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    cheap starter problems

    Here we go. My 1986 M1028 has been reliable for 9 years. Then it had starter issues. Noticed the negative battery cable from forward battery was very hot after each start attempt. I replaced the starter, both batteries. I cleaned both bus bars, checked all battery cables and cleaned. All 4...
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    M1009 Trailer Connector Wiring Diagram

    Where can I find the connector pins to attach to the wiring harness? Pins that fit properly in the military receptacle?
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    Gen 1 light came on

    I did read a discussion on this topic with troubleshooting in the FAQ's. Seems the Gen gauge itself can have influence on the system. I would look at the posted 'cheat sheet' and one of the other quide sheets that have been posted. There are troubleshooting answers in there. Of note, my 1028...
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    M1030 Assembly Line Rebuild

    Dan, whatever became of these motorcycles?
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    Pic thread? Looking for m1008's with minimal lift.

    Matt, I'd like to call you reference backspace adapting some prototype HMMWV rims I have. They are one piece steel. I live in Huntsville. I have an m1028 I want to lift without too much expense, to mount them on.
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    Ohio GL trucks moving to Alabama ?

    I was at DRMO Redstone last week and the the GL guy told me they were expecting over 400 2.5 ton trucks inbound for sale... Now do I need one? What do you guys do with them? I have kicked the idea around but man, where do you hide the thing? :roll:
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    CUCV pickup trailer hitch ideas

    Now I'm asking for any reasonable ideas on how to install a class 3 or 4 receiver type trailer hitch on my pickup, M1031 with 8 ' bed and overload springs. I went to my local hitch expert and he said a standard production hitch would not match due to bumper drop. Go have one fabricated at the...
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    CUCV manual glow plug switch install issue

    Thanks! That is far simpler than I thought. Will try it when I get truck back from steel shop fabricating a reciever hitch for me.
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    CUCV manual glow plug switch install issue

    Hello all. Does anyone have A SIMPLE method for a manual glow plug switch installation? I have an '86 M1031 truck with a standard 8' pickup bed (has the NP205 transfer case) and I saw something somewhere about a very simple glow plug relay wire bypass and momentary dash switch install. The link...
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