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About 2 weeks ago the Gen 1 light came on, and the volt meter was pegged about a needle width into the yellow band. Replaced the driver's side alternator, and life was once again good. Volt meter was pegged in the center of the green band, and voltage read ~14.2 at the battery. Well, today...

I'm looking to upgrade my M1009 into a better truck. My main goals are power and reliability. I already have creature comfort stuff like stereo and AC installed, though I would like to quiet the cab down more in the future, but that is a lower priority than the previously stated goalsof power...

I'm looking to add an electric fuel pump to my fuel system to fix an issue I think is caused by a bad check valve. Before you start with the "why don't you replace the check valve" stuff, A) noted, B) because I don't know where it is in the system and I only suspect a check valve C) an electric...

So a few days ago I noticed that the the volt meter on my M1009 was indicating about a needle width into the yellow band. I checked the voltage at the batteries, and sure enough the voltage at the forward battery was at 12.4 volts, with the alternator at the driver's side indicating the same...

I suspect that my injector pump is on its last legs. Here's what I have experienced: --An overall lack of power (I know the 6.2 is a dog, but we're talking unable to accelerate from 35-40 on a reasonable hill) --Poor fuel mileage (~12mpg) --Hard starts when cold (cold is a relative term in...

So my M1009 is in the shop getting fixed. While it's in the shop, State Farm says they'll get me a rental that's "pretty close" to the Blazer. I'm now driving a Jeep Patriot. I hate this thing with the fire of a thousand suns. This thing sucks out loud, and is an insult to even imply that...

What do I need to tell a body shop about working on a CUCV? Someone ran into my M1009 this morning. The damage is all cosmetic (going to need a new LR quarter and rear bumper, which are NOT the most common parts, especially the bumper). Is there anything special I need to tell the body shop...

I'm thinking of setting up some daytime running lights. I'd like to wire it to something that is powered when the engine is running, and de-powered when the engine is off. That was I get away from having to run a manual switch into the cab. Anyone know of anything good I can tap off of and...

This just started two days ago after returning from an uneventful 1200 mile round trip down to FL. On acceleration and often when changing gears from P to D or D to R I hear a fairly loud CLANG sound coming from the rear end. It sounds very much like something hitting the drive shaft or...

I know the tank on my M1009 is a 27 gallon tank, but I was wondering how much of it is unusable? Today I put in 25.8g, and I figured that must have been getting pretty close. Now I'm trying to figure out exactly how much is in the tank on each tick mark of the fuel gauge. I found myself...

I'm considering making an overhead panel to hold switches for exterior lights, interior dome lights and a few other accessories. I know that the ceiling is two separate pieces of metal, but how close together are they from just behind the windshield to about 8" back? Will 1/2" screws do, or do...

Yesterday I added carpet to the sides and wheel wells of my M1009. Walmart had this stuff pretty cheap, so it was a matter of cutting to shape, and then spray gluing it into place. I'm hoping it holds up well.

How much do you think a body shop would charge to properly hang my doors? I changed the pins, bushings and strikers, but took the doors off to do it. Try as I might, I can't get the doors back on right. They open and close, but you can hear them rubbing on the body, and you gotta slam the...

So the rear output shaft of my transfer case is leaking. No puddle on the ground, but the underside of the truck is shiny wet with fluid and the U joint is also "well lubricated". I haven't opened it up yet to check the fluid level, but I'm wondering if it's worth the hassle to change the rear...

I'm looking to carpet the rear wheel wells to reduce noise and help insulate the cab. Does anyone have ready made measurements or a template to make my job a bit easier?

I am BAFFLED as to what could be causing this. Occasionally when I make right turns I hear a metalic scraping sound coming from the right front wheel well. This is especially apparent when the suspension is compressed during the turn (like going over a speed bump) but also occasionally occurs...

Where does the air come in from with the heater system turned off? Is there a way to block it off while retaining heater functionality?

So a while back I had a NAP A/C kit installed in my M1009. It has been great, but I didn't opt to relocate the blackout switches, so there was a duct to nowhere hidden behind my dash. Well it goes nowhere no longer! I went to an airplane parts company and got an eyeball vent and installed it...

I got a NAP A/C installed a while ago, and instead of reloacating the blackout switches, the shop that I had do the install work just left the last vent open behind the dash. Right now it's just taped off, but I'd like to locate it somewhere near where it would go without the switches. My...

I replaced the window weather stripping a while ago and ever since then the driver's side window will NEVER track right going up. It always wants to jump the track to the outside of the truck. Usually if you pull it inward when you're getting started it stays put, but every so often it jumps...