CUCV-II, South Florida Rebuild

[67_C-30]

Lesson learned......always use new glow plug. Engine started to knock so I pulled over. The tip of the glow plug was missing when I pulled the plug out. I then pulled the injector out and found only half of the tip inside. The other half went into the top of the piston.

I'm going to try and used parts from the old 6.5 out of the CUCV-II (only 16,000 miles on engine)to fix the "almost new"GEP 6.5 engine in the dually.

Then I will install the Banks turbo kit that I have.

It should work out OK if it didn't hurt the block. I have a Navistar Block that spun a main bearing due to a broken oil cooler line. It came out of a '01 3500HD Power Co bucket truck. I am going to try to have it align honed, and buy a steel crank for to eventually repower my M1009. I have the Banks kit too, and I'm going to drive it with the 6.2 for a while, but I want to build another low compression engine. I built one a few years ago and it was a brute. I was running 18 psi with a Holset turbo. It was in a 8200# C3500 with heavy utility body on it. I can only imagine how an engine like that would run a 5200# M1009.

 

[Muttdriver77]

Hello Stonepicker,

could you post some pics of your modified PMD-Mount, whent it's done?
That would be great. I am in need of some good ideas.

Thanks in advance.

Tim

 

[kf4hoq]

Cool truck!! Interior appears to be in good shape. Hey....it has A/C and a radio!!

That engine will really give it some get up and go!!

 

[Stonepicker1]

Worked on the engine tonight after work. Still waiting on the water pump to show-up.

looks like I'm finding most of the bolts. I got in a hurry and left the PMD on the pump. I was going to save that one as a spare. Guess I can't misplace that PMD.
I have a new PMD that will go under the front bumper.

Looking at getting a new fuel housing and filter also.

Overall I think it is looking pretty good.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Had some time today to work on the engine. Still no water pump yet. In the mail somewhere.... It should of been here Friday.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Some more pictures. I bought some black plastic tubing to cover the the glow plug wires up.
It's not easy putting this engine in by yourself. Getting everything to line up is a pain.

Looks like I will need a new driveshaft also(GL forklift) Its got a good kink in it. Pictures of this later.

 

[JOKEREMPIRE]

Good job Phil

You'll be in no time!

 

[Stonepicker1]

JOKER...
When you did the HeathDiesel Turbo-Master which eliminates your Vacuum pump...What did you do with the vacuum switch on top of the engine(post # 65, picture #2)
I'm just leaving it disconnected and removing the bracket all together. Should work, right.

 

[JOKEREMPIRE]

I've just disconnected the Vac line, nothing else and it seems to be working fine.

 

[mr.travo]

Nice build! Keep the updates coming! It must of been an Air Force CUCV- A/C and radio! Where's the built in butler???? LOL! I wish I could get my hands on a CUCV II.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Got my new HO water pump, came with two outlets and only needed one. Pluged the one I didn't need. Also bought new fuel hoses and a new rad drain-cock(the old one had the stop pin broken off.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Did a lot of work on hooking-up all the little things today. Hard as H*ll trying to fine were all the bolts go when someone else took it apart 3 years ago.
Later tonight I'll see if I can finish installing the new 24volt starter with new starter bolts and the cross over pipe with new gaskets.
All the little things are adding $$$$ to this rebuild.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Looks like I will be looking for a new driveshaft. GL forklift

Anyone know of a good place to get a new one

 

[Warthog]

The support bracket is for the direct drive starter. You will need the correct one for the gear reduction. Anouther $8.

 

[Stonepicker1]

The support bracket is for the direct drive starter. You will need the correct one for the gear reduction. Anouther $8.

Yep, your right on the bracket. I have right one somewhere in my stash, just can't fine it.
The exhaust gaskets that nap* gave me are wrong also. Back to the parts store in the morning.

I hooked-up the batteries to see if the electic fuel pump worked.....got a small leak at a fuel hose clamp.....I'll work on that after my parts run.

Lights, gages and radio all worked.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Engine starts and runs…….Official time of rebirth 2:41 pm, Sunday the 20th of 2011. Took a little time to get all the air out of the fuel system, fixed a fuel leak at the bottom of the fuel filter housing (o-ring for the fuel heater). Engine sounds very strong. Next step new transmission filter and fluid. Still have to buy all the gage’s and get a new driveshaft.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Looks like it needs a little R134 for the AC system to kick-in. The factory gages and lights all work.

 

[Warthog]

Can't wait to see this truck on the road.

Thanks for all the posts and picture. Great job.

 

[Monkeyboyarmy]

Nice truck Stonepicker. Anyone know how many of the CUCV-II's were built?

 

[Stonepicker1]

while your right there and spending good coin on the truck change out that front diff lube with some quality synthetic lube. GM has a bulitin on this b/c of a high rate of failiers. Sweet truck!

ODdave, is the differential lube SAE 75W-140 Synthetic(GM 12346140)

Found a Driveline shop just south of me in Davie, FL. he can make me a new driveshaft with a three day turn around.