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  1. drewmech

    NV4500 questions

    Looking to swap my M1009 over to a NV4500. Having trouble identifying the NV4500 models. Found this one and the guy selling it doesn’t know what it came out of. Was hoping for some help. Added the pictures I have of it. Thanks.
  2. drewmech

    GP issues

    So my 84 M1009 had a crank no start with the GP solenoid chattering away. So load tested batteries all good. Checked continuity on the solenoid and had an intermittent ground post (post with the blue wire attached). So removed and replaced with a ST85 from Napa. Big thanks to the people who...
  3. drewmech

    M38 potential project questions.

    I spend most of my time over in the CUCV forums lurking and plotting the next fix/upgrade/etc… to my old M1009. Then today a lady comes in to where I work and asks if I like old military vehicles. Old green iron attracting old green iron I guess. The only thing I know about jeep is that it...
  4. drewmech

    LB7 swap... anyone done this?

    After googling and doing the search here on the forums I haven’t found anything on people dropping in a LB7 Duramax. On other forums I’ve found people who have bolted the LB7 to a TH400. Just curious if anyone has any other info on this. Thanks! Also Yes I know modifying the truck will hurt...
  5. drewmech

    New to me CUCV!

    Welp wife suprised the heck outta me on Father’s Day. Took me to go pick up this 1984 M1009. Suprised by how little rust she has. What she lacks in rust she makes up for in electrical issues (fuel gauge doesn’t work, lights flicker, turn signals are in op, etc...) and of like any piece of...
  6. drewmech

    New M1008 acouple of questions.

    So picking up my new to me m1008 today and noticed a few things on the truck. Wonder if anyone here knows the answer. On the passenger side firewall right next to the terminal block there are 3 bolt holes looks like a bracket or something went there. Any ideas? Passenger side hood bump stop...
  7. drewmech

    So my wife is a bit mad at me....

    But that means I'm about to have some fun. Won a M1008 on gov liquidation today! All my problems are about to start! Ah well best $1400 truck ill ever own. Sooo I guess it's time to start reading up on EUC and SF86 stuff. Any lessons learned or tips on this stuff (truck or paperwork) would be...
  8. drewmech

    NP 203 gear change question

    Plan is to pull the NP208 transfer case and hook it up with a NP203/205 doubler. I know where to find the lower gears for both transfer cases but I was wanting to up the gear ratio in the HI range in an attempt to gain alittle bit better cruising speed at lower engine speeds when not on the...
  9. drewmech

    CUCV blazer on seattle craigslist (not mine)

    OK so things came up and I can't pick up this CUCV right now. Figured someone else around here might want it. It is pretty clean. Sale or Trade M1009 DESERT CUCV Military Diesel Blazer 4x4 w/ Trailer known issues: - the "glow plug ready light" doesn't work - the trailer doesn't actually...
  10. drewmech

    cucv prepurchase inspection tips

    So think I found a solid deal on M1009. I'm going to go take a look at it this weekend and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on what to look for, whats a no go, and whats normal. I know all these old chevys have certain rust issues but I've always delt with the pickups not the...
  11. drewmech

    If I get a deuce how broke will I be?

    Title says it all. I just want to know what I'd be getting into with one of these. What is the typical cost of maintenance, repairs, how hard is it to track down parts, etc... Hopefully these things don't leak like the aircraft I work on (P-3C Orion) Any help would be appreciated.
  12. drewmech

    new guy in Maine

    Hey another new guy to the site. Looking to buy a m1009 shortly and an M35A2 in 6 months or so. I'm 26 been in the U.S. Navy for the last 8 1/2 years. Currently freezing in Maine hoping for some place warmer next tour. No stranger to GM trucks/cars though. Thanks for giving this gear head in...
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