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  1. truck1

    Loss of power going up hill

    My 1028 CUCV has always run strong for a 6.2 . However lately I've noticed a gradual loss of power going up steep grades . I've installed new injectors and changed my spin on stanadyne fuel filter. Runs great on the flat but dogs out on a grade. Motor was a replacement in ' 09 at Fort Sill. I...
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    M1028 rear drum to disc conversion

    I know his has been covered before but I thought I would post my '85 M1028 rear drum to disc brake conversion. Thanks to Sharecropper for his excellent reference post. I also used TSM parts and the conversion was fairly easy. Some fabrication was required to use the existing parking brake...
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    VIC 12 pro's, cons

    VRC 12 pro's, cons I am installing a remotely controlled RT-246 in the bed of my M-1028 pickup. What are the advantages or disadvantages of adding a RT -442 receiver . Will I gain more channels or be able to monitor other stations while transmitting? Or should I put the extra money towards a...
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    New GL MEP -016D

    Well I finally acquired a MEP-016D from GL. It came from HIll AFB in Utah. Sure is a crapshoot buying sight unseen, but that makes it fun I guess. After a visual check of the obvious search for missing parts,cut wires etc.,checked the oil and was super clean-no water. The unit was never drained...
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    RT524 in M1028

    Has anyone installed a RT524 in the cab of a M1028? If so what mount did you use beneath the MT1029 base. And where did you mount the antenna? Pics would be great if you've got them. I've searched the SS archives and can't seem to find specific info.Many thanks in advance.
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    MEP-016D parts,TM'S

    While preparing for arrival of my latest GL acquisition , I came across these manuals for the MEP-016d with Yanmar L70AE engine,and Yanmar parts list for the same engine.I have read these are hard to source, so here they are for the SS brethren...
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    Any gen sets won at GL on 3/4/13 ?

    Any members bid or win any gen sets from GL on 3/4/13 ? I won my first GL item after placing many bids in the past (and being out bid) on various auctions. It is an MEP-016D out of Hill AFB in Utah. Hopefully it is as good in person as in the pics. Very low hours on the meter. Bidding on GL...
  8. truck1

    Friendly heads up for 1028-1008 owners

    Just a heads up for 1028-1008 owners. My 1028 runs great but as we all know these trucks are 26+ years old and require constant upkeep. I started to experience hard start issues. Engine would crank several times instead of 1 crank and immediate start. After start it would surge @ different idle...
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    intermittent engine shutdown on M1008

    I have a problem that surfaces only on hot days in the mountains.:( My engine stalls at low speeds,then after sitting for a while will start up and run perfectly. I've replaced the fuel filter and lift pump .Last time it occured,I pulled the pink wire to the IP and turned ignition to on and...
  10. truck1

    Recent GL auction CUCV

    Looks like someone got a nice M1008 for 2600$ @ French Camp.
  11. truck1

    Broken leaf spring on M1028

    Has anyone who owns a M1028 experienced broken rear main leaf springs?While replacing my rear factory u-bolts with the ORD top plate mount kit,I noticed both sides had cracked in half @ the spacer on the top of the spring pack on the main leaf.Not sure if this is typical on the 1028 only or...
  12. truck1

    1028 2000 mile roadtrip reliability

    I realize this is a speculative question,but I own an '85 M1028 CUCV that has 90,xxx miles on the odometer with an engine rebuilt /replaced in Ft. Sill,OK.I found the riveted tag on the block-rebuilt in 1/09.The vehicle was last assigned to the Utah NG,transportation motorpool XO's...
  13. truck1

    Militaryoffroadtires .net

    Has any one bought tires from Militaryoffroadtires.net?How was the product?How about customer service?Thanks.
  14. truck1

    ATV in m101a2 bed

    :)Has anyone tried hauling an ATV (Honda Foreman) in a m101a2 with bows and vinyl cover attached?Will the bows need to be raised up?Thanks trying to get ready for hunting season.Will try it myself, but it seems there is a lot of experience on SS.
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    Want a M101 series trailer,A1,A2,A3 help!

    Hello all , My first post.Where has this site been all my life?I am glad I found it.I have had the MV bug now for 15 years.I own a '44 GPW that is my pride and joy,and also a M416 Stevens trailer that I tow behind it .But I really need a M101 series trailer for the CO. hunting trips.Currently...
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