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  1. ajsmith184

    M1009 stranded, smoke from wire, will not turn over.

    Smoking from this wire in the first pic, When looking around I noticed the wire in the 2nd pic was disconnected. Help please! Not sure what to look at. Need to get to chicago.
  2. ajsmith184

    need exhaust manifold studs...Anybody know sizes?

    Un turboing a 6.2 (long story) and putting the stock pass side exhaust manifold back on. Does anybody know the sizes of the stocker studs/bolts to get some replacements? Thanks!
  3. ajsmith184

    Cranked the injection pump up, engine ran away on startup...

    Just finished my 6.5 turbo add on...I did the whole "touch the wires to the injection pump and listen for clicks" twice and it clicked both times....Started it up and it ran straight to redline :cry:aua To say it scared the **** out of me is an understatement...I immediately grabbed a rag and...
  4. ajsmith184

    Electric lift pump install..Fuel line connection problem

    So Im installing an electric lift pump on my M1009, and am having a heck of a time with a bizarre problem.. I installed the pump on the frame rail where the rubber crossover line was..I got some 3/8" line from autozone, which I cut the flared ends off and threaded in, leaving about 3" of line...
  5. ajsmith184

    Question on turbos

    So I am just starting the collection phase to gather up the pieces to turbo my 6.2... I am somewhat hesitant to get one off craigslist simply because I dont know what Im getting. How do you verify it is indeed working? Just spinning by hand? Is there an endplay measurement I should take? Any...
  6. ajsmith184

    Any experience with Colorbond interior dye/paint?

    Ordered replacement door panels for my 09, going to try to save a little $ and use colorbond to paint the dash...Has anyone done this? When I get around to it Ill update this thread with pictures....Figure for $15 it's worth a shot, if it turns out bad Ill just get a dashpad:razz:
  7. ajsmith184

    So simple Im embarrassed to ask..Trans cooler lines

    So I removed my radiator and had the rad shop recore it...It came apart easy...Going back together, I cant get the trans cooler lines to thread in to save my life...Neither one of them..The rad was repaired so the threads should be the same..no damage....Just cannot get it started at all..What...
  8. ajsmith184

    Threaded aluminum oil cooler lines..Available aftermarket? At all?

    Sorry I am sure this has been posted before, I did a search and all that comes up is about the rubber lines...Are the pre bent metal lines available? Where at? Part numbers? Thanks!
  9. ajsmith184

    Front seat repair/replace options

    Mine absolutely kill me after 20 minutes of driving...Just worn out... What options are there? Civi, s10, etc? I like the look of the stock seats, any options out there to rebuild?
  10. ajsmith184

    Al's liner came out good...

    I decided to spray my m1009 with tan Als Liner..Friend had done it before, he already had the gun (which he pointed out you can get for $35 at HF rather than $60 from Als liner, its different than a normal spray gun)...I think it came out good....Definitely need to buy two gallons ($99 each...
  11. ajsmith184

    Sherwin Williams CARC drying time

    I sprayed my M1009 5 days ago...Noticed today it still seems "soft" and can be scratched with my fingernail. This normal? Its in a garage kept at 65 degrees. I need to put another coat and wondering if its still to early to do so...Thoughts?
  12. ajsmith184

    What do these letters mean stenciled on my M1009?

    It was stenciled in 3 places, the hood on both sides, and the passenger door. All covered with heavy brushed paint I had to sand..When sanding it revealed NFOCTS....Any idea what this acronym is for?
  13. ajsmith184

    Can anybody ID this color?

    I am referring to the color used on the bumper and grill guard..M1009 from a long past ebay ad http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140862605784
  14. ajsmith184

    I messed up...Possible to retap the knuckle on my front axle?

    So I messed up big time..Doing ball joints on my M1009, didnt even notice the upper adjustment sleeve on the ball joint..Proceeded to get it hot, beat it some...Until suddenly it fell out and it hit me it was there :-( Now, obviously, the new one wont thread in....Is it possible to retap the...
  15. ajsmith184

    Can somebody explain these letters painted on my rocker cover?

    Obviously done while in service, just wondering if it may indicate overhaul/replacement, etc...
  16. ajsmith184

    About to start my first repaint..M1009 woodland to desert tan..have q's

    So, I am gathering materials and equipment to start repainting my M1009 in about a month. It's pretty much rust free, will be replacing rockers before I start though. Currently it's the typical woodland camo with green floor and interior. I am going to be using Sherwin-Williams 686 tan CARC, and...
  17. ajsmith184

    Anybody else use LMC coolant hoses have trouble?

    I ordered both upper and lower, the lower just will not go on...I can get it on the radiator end, but the end to the water pump seems about 1/8" too small...Ive tried everything, never had trouble like this before. Should I give up and just get one from Napa, or am I doing something wrong...
  18. ajsmith184

    How much would you tow with this?

    Buddy welded on a receiver, and custom bent the bracket which is also welded under the pintle and at each end...Think it would hold up enough to tow my 2200lb boat?
  19. ajsmith184

    Drivers side alt belt adjustment..Help!

    So my M1009 has had a squeal when cold..I went ahead and got a new drivers side belt...Install was a snap...Took it around the block, and noticed it had rolled over...Figured maybe I didnt get it tight enough, took it off, did it again, drove around the block...Same thing....So i put it on a...
  20. ajsmith184

    Who here has taken their CUCV to the dunes?

    I have had mine about two months..taking it to Michigan's Silverlake Sand Dunes this weekend..Never been there..Curious what I should prep the truck for, if anything....I see avatars of a few here in the dunes... so was hoping to hear a little advice before taking off...
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