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I just had my M1009's valve cover gaskets replaced, and my mechanic asked if I wanted him to change the alternator belts because they looked pretty worn. I said sure. When I went to pick up the truck, he said the alternator was wrong for the application. The pulleys don't line up. When I got...

As I overhaul the electrical system in my M1009, I'm going to start with the high-amperage circuits: The battery cables, alternator cables, and starter cable. My goal is to make the cables without removing the old ones to measure. I've measured them in place to get a rough estimate for...

CUCV M1009 Gen 2 Light Gremlin (yeah yeah, I know) Despite the overabundance of information on this site about this subject, I'm posting this for several reasons. First, I think it's handy to have some of the history of my vehicle and its various issues documented here for posterity. Second, if...

I got my first MV a few weeks ago and have been lurking here ever since trying to get all of the little issues cleared up. It's an '84 M1009, and I think it's going to be a good vehicle one day. So far: The Bad: - I've had to have the transmission rebuilt due to a previous owner's mod. This...