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    M1008 vibration

    hearing front end....do a search on "death wobble"....may provide some additional thoughts on the cause...
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    VIN Info-'You may fire when ready, Gridley.'

    a. VIN also known as serial number (SN) - 1GCGD34J3GF378070 b. Registration Number (Reg#) - NG2-DQ7 c. Vehicle NSN (VERY IMPORTANT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN DEUCES) - [ I do not know what "NSN" means or is..?] d. Type of vehicle - M1008 Chevy 1986 6.2L Diesel...
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    Front springs worn out?

    my recently acquired M1008 had the Death Wobble....I replaced all 4 tires with brand new ones and also found the steering damper was dented and leaking - so replaced it with a new one....Problem solved. Passed inspection, no issues seen with tie rod ends, king pins, etc.....must have been the...
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    for sale ad not posting, still pending review

    Thanks !!!! :grin:
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    for sale ad not posting, still pending review

    A request for help... one of my Ads has been "pending review" since Nov 10.. What does it take to get an answer as to why my Ads are not being posted....or even an answer to this request for help ? ?????? ( please excuse my frustration, but I have tried to be patient....)
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    How to take apart M1008 Door ?

    Yes, the drip bead sash part can be removed and installed without removing the panel....I found that out today, and successfully replaced the damaged/defective outer one. The real reason I want to remove the panel is to get access to replace the door locks with new ones ( to get away from the...
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    How to take apart M1008 Door ?

    QUESTION- M1008 Door disassembly instructions ? Is there a TM that gives details on taking apart , taking off the inside M1008 pickup Chevy doorpanels, ? I've looked in the maintenence manuals ( TM - 902320-289- #34 and #20) and can't seem to find what I am seeking. I have the panel...
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    Classified ads

    the other issue is How Long does it take an ad to be posted. I created an ad , and it still is under review and not posted and it has been a week now..... At first I thought I had not properly posted it , as it did not appear, so I re-entered the ad... so now I have TWO of these same ads that...
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    for sale ad not posting, still pending review

    A while ago I submitted a for sale parts ad....and wondered why it did not show up. I just found the "profile" section of the for sale section, and my ad ( actually 2 - the 2nd is a duplicate) are "pending approval" How long does it take for the approval process ? Or am I doing something...
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    fair price for M1008 Troop seats and folding top cover ?

    Thanks for all the advice and info....I appreciate it. I also should have been more clear in my original post - the reason I am looking for a fair market value price is that I want to sell the set-up from the M1008 I just bought, to offset some of the parts repair costs I am finding elsewhere...
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    fair price for M1008 Troop seats and folding top cover ?

    What is the going , fair market price for M1008 CUCV pickup setup-> - complete set of troop seats and all hardware , the 3 top folding rails and new condition cover ? ( Is the cover made from Vinyl or a coated canvas ?) I've tried searching here , craigs list, ebay....not much luck so far...
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    Need 24v M1008 Voltage Gauge

    Yes, That is exactly what I am looking for...the one in my M1008 is defective, and I want to keep it original, so this looks like what I need. Good luck on the SHoulder operation - ( I had rotator cuff shoulder surgery 2 years ago....Glad I had it done, but the recovery was long and the first...
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    Need 24v M1008 Voltage Gauge

    Where can I find a source to purchase a 24v Voltage Gauge for M1008. I'm keeping the system original 24v. Thanks, HikerlT@alum.wpi.edu
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    Dumb Question - how to flush cooling system on M1008...?

    This may sound like a stupid Newbie Question, but I have searched on this topic with no results. Question : How do you “flush” a radiator, and water cooling system, and cab heater core on a M1008 CUCV. ? I get no heat from my heater ( The fan works OK)....and suspect the coling system may...
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    Gen 1 light never comes on

    I have the same issue on the Gen 1 light never coming on. Is there any thread or details that outline the expected sequence of Generator lights, Voltage Meter measurement, etc. that you should expect on a normal start sequence. To the original Poster - did you ever get the problem fixed, and...
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    Newbie Question

    Thanks...what is "duckboat " paint ?
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    Newbie Question

    Just got a M1008 Pickup truck... Will RAPCO paint apply fine over the CARC paint if I just clean and sand it first, or do I need to do a primer.. If I use the rattle cans, how many cans would be required to do 1 coat for the entire pickup truck ?
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    my 1st m1008- started, now no start. ALso rust question

    YOu were correct - I replaced the relay with a brand new one, and the truck now starts right up !!! Changed the oil today, now just waiting for the title request to complete so I can register the truck. Now to investiigate why the Heat does not seem to work....
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    is this correct Glow Plug Relay ?

    Just ordered and received a brand new Glow Plug Relay for my 24v M1008 Ordered it from Front Line Military Vehicles Is this the correct relay ? 98226 CAMDEC 7033 12V/CONT what concerns me is the "12V/CONT" on the label..... other than that it looks similar to the one in my vehicle now
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    What Model # do I use for M1008 in online auto parts stores

    Newbie Question: Looking at on-line autoparts stortes, like NAPA and JC Whitney, etc... What GMC Model # do I use for selection of M1008 parts....?? I don't see any selections for 5/4 ton trucks...
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