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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    No tire rub! My shocks need replacing and even though they are blown (replacing soon) tires are just fine! I love this tire I can't wait to test in snow! I'll make a video of me offroading soon
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I just bought (4) Four brand new tires instead of the 31x10.50R15 I got the 33x10.50R15 BF Goodrich T/A KO I got them $186 + tax mount and balanced at my local tire shop! I shopped around a lot of the shops here wanted $206 each + tax. Truck feels better my old tires are bald! best $788.64 spent...
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    Diesel exhaust color meaning?

    I have a mixture of black and white depending on the temperature
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    How many of you use your cucv's everyday ?

    I drive my M1009 daily, I just drove it to Portland Maine a few weeks ago put over 7k miles on in less then 4 weeks! I use it for work @ 55 mph it gets 25 mpg @ 27 gallons its well over 600 miles. Ive only rebuilt the transmission, emergency brake, rear shoes & batteries (both) ive owned it...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I changed out the front Rotors & Pads, Bleed brakes.
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    M1009 CUCV 24V No Start

    I agree Warthog, I actually go by mileage. My MV gets 25 mpg @ 55mph and around town 20mpg. I need to get a new float for the tank thats for sure! When the truck starts up it is white barely visible. The more I thought about it the truck was on a small hill and it could have set the diesel away...
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    M1009 CUCV 24V No Start

    I got it started! It was cranking over however is it possible I let the tank get too low and dirt got in the way of the filter? I added more fuel (already had 5+ gallons in tank) and after a few seconds it started. The diesel was only a few days old so it wasn't sitting for very long at all. I...
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    M1009 CUCV 24V No Start

    This is my daily driver a 1985 M1009 CUCV I have made the following modifications to it 1) Replaced batteries 6TL to series Napa Commercial group 31 2) Rebuilt Starter 3) Rebuilt 1 Alternator other came with truck (charging as it should) 4) Truck came with side pipes angles out rear...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    yup and a Chowdah bar too lol (New England talk not misspelled)
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Toucan Sam is painted on building because of the college called MECA Maine College Of Arts there was other paintings but I happen to be walking by that one
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I took my CUCV to Freeport, MAINE :driver:I left from West Virginia on the July 18th & stayed in Rhode Island for the night, and left the next morning took over 4 1/2 hours because of a accident with two vehicle's, plus the state trooper behind them everyone had to gawk at the scene! I took my...
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    Leaking NP 208 transfer case need help

    for any West Virginia Steel Soldier here... Is there a shop you would recommend me going to? I'm not too far from Cumberland as well for any Maryland Steel Soldier
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    Leaking NP 208 transfer case need help

    Thank you, I made it to Maine & back to West Virginia ok but I ended up using 7 qts to make sure the transmission got back in one piece. It is now at the shop that rebuilt it so I should find out soon! It didn't appear to be leaking from that o-ring however I will keep an eye on that.
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    Leaking NP 208 transfer case need help

    I believe its coming from the transmission itself but everything is covered in fluid. Any ideas where the problem areas are? It was rebuilt 5,000 miles ago
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    Leaking NP 208 transfer case need help

    I have a few problems all related to the NP 208 transfer case. 1) I leaked about 4-5 qts of Transmission fluid over 600 miles 2) I have located new seals however I guess there is 4 different one's Part #'s are Transtar transmission shop #44074 #34074 #305071 #424074 Any help sorting these...
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    M1009/M1008 Coolant Reservoir/Tank

    My reservoir just cracked on my M1009 after my trip I took to New England. The part number for NAPA 6053401 was very helpful thank you! I called them, currently out of stock $17.89 advance has the 603-101 ordered for tuesday morning!
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    M1009 Roadtrip July 2014

    Thank you all for your support! My M1009 got me from WV to MA & back no problem except a minor leak coming from the front driveshaft gasket inbetween the transfer case and transmission. I ended up driving back home and flew out of Pittsburgh to Logan for the funeral and cemetary.
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    M1009 Roadtrip July 2014

    The reason why I had an emergency on July 1st was my mother had a severe stroke and was taken to Umass Medical in Worcester, MA on July 2 2014 my mother passed away please keep her in your prayers with our family. Thank you all
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    M1009 Roadtrip July 2014

    Had a family emergency come up I will be riding this route tonight! please pray for my family
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    M1009 Roadtrip July 2014

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