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[Rescue913]

Hello guys and girls if there are any here. I was given this site info by a friend that i work with he said it was the A #1 site for MV. I just got a M1009 and i am in the process of getting a M35A2 and a Bobed M35A3 a well as a M816. I am making a full fleet of MV for work and we are doing some work with kids and vets. So if its ok with you guys i think i will hang around here as i see lots of you with the same love for the old MVs as me.

I do have a question. My M1009 lost its TH400 last week i am wondering if the 4speed manual i have out of an old dump truck will work. Or should i go back with original TH400?

 

[Pinz25086]

Welcome to the site. The 1008 is basicly the same as a civilian Chevy truck. Parts to make the swap are avaiable at any junk yard. I have found that it is much easier to go from a standard to an automatic but it has been done by many folks. Anything is possible with enough time, energy , and money! Good luck with the project.

Wayne

 

[Racky]

Welcome Aboard this site is excellent and so are all the members. Especally for being helpful with their massive amounts of knowledge. As for changing your trans I agree with Pinz25086 it can be done it is all up to personal preferance.

 

[LanceRobson]

Welcome aboard.

I suspect, but could be wrong, that you'll find that the transmission bell housing will have had to come off a diesel engine truck. Look for the "J" engine code in the VIN.

There are some folks who are pretty sharp on transmission here. If you post a thread titled about a th400 to standard swap I'll bet you get some straight answers.

Lance

 

[Warthog]

Welcome to SteelSoldiers.

Make sure you visit the Cucv Wiki - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite (CUCV Wiki) that is at the top of the page on the CUCV Forum.

All of the CUCV Technical Manuals are listed and many other helpful bits of information.

Make sure you download the repair manuals. You can get then for free here.

Also checkout the http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/20600-faq-thread-cucvs.html stickey. It is where we try to post helpful tips and tricks.
Almost every question you will have has been asked and answered many times. The advanced search will become your best friend. Please don't hesitate to ask something that you can't find.

Read the TM 9-2320-289-10 Operators Manual to find out how a stock system should work. It is simular to the Operators Manual for Civilian vehicles. It tells you where all the lighs, switches, etc are located and what they do.


With time and money you can do anything with the truck. The easiest will be to replace the TH400 with a rebuilt unit.

Warthog

 

[rnd-motorsports]

Welcome to the site!

 

[Tanner]

Info from http://www.thedieselpageforums.com/tdpforum/showthread.php?t=27827

A few key points to remember:

1. The GM 6.2L and 6.5L diesel engines share the very same bellhousing configuration and bolt pattern with all Chevy and GMC V-8 gasoline engines.
2. The GM 6.2L and 6.5L diesel engines share the very same motor mount configuration with all Chevy and GMC V-8 gasoline engines.
3. The GM 6.2L and 6.5L diesel engines are about 200 or so lbs heavier than a gasoline 350 V-8. The bare longblock weighs just over 700 lbs.
4. The GM 6.2L and 6.5L diesel engines are dimensionally identical, and nearly every bolt-on component on either engine will interchange with the other.
5. A conversion from gas to diesel will require a hydraulic brake booster, diesel starter, larger diesel radiator, all engine driven accessory brackets, and fan assemblies. Your A/C compressor and power steering pump might work with the correct diesel brackets.
6. The automatic transmission torque converter should be changed to one rated for diesel operation. The stall rpm of a gas converter will be above the 1700-2000 rpm torque peak of the diesel. We suggest modifying the transmission governor setting to upshift at an rpm below the engine's governed rpm of 3300-3600 (if non-electronic transmission). An overdrive transmission is recommended. Low gearing, no overdrive and higher freeway speeds make the diesel engine hard to live with. Best fuel economy is possible when running the engine at about 1800-2000 rpm at your chosen cruise speed.

For anyone considering a swap, I'd recommend buying a diesel donor vehicle, swap all the parts in both directions, then sell the donor. This will result in the best and least expensive conversion. Buying all the diesel-related components usually puts the cost out of reach for most people. Older diesel trucks and Suburbans with body or other cosmetic problems are usually pretty affordable.

 

[docfarmall]

Welcome to the site enjoy all the information

 

[Rescue913]

Thanks for the welcome guys

 

[SouthernSteel]

Yeah always good to See another North Carolina Member Welcome to the site These guys are smart Thats for sure