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

[Assel]

just got emailed that my U.S. order is now rdy for shipping to me ... cant wait for my "doghead" relay, wires & blade terminals for the AC DELCO 60g GP´s, and some "special" tools to arrive... so mainly I did today was : M1009 Office work....when you cant just walk into a "Napa" or something similar ...its a bit difficult to get parts...

oh and I visited my M1009 today, since its put into winter-sleep, no oil/water/trans-fluid drops on the floor beneath her. nice. (it has all been filled up short to "full" mark....nothings empty )

im still glad I also installed a Transmission oilpn with drainscrew during the summer.... no more DEX shower

 

[RobM36A2]

Loaded up the M1028 yesterday with stuff belonging to my Deuce. Put it all in the back and then the rain started to pour down.
A while later started up and went to the Deuce to unload. It took me a while, so while unloading, the storage owner came looking and talking and distracting me from work.
He is Always positive about the M1028 and says to me I should never sell it, it is a great truck. I said: I know, best US car I ever had, with the least amount of trouble.

 

[the skull]

Charged both batteries, fired up like a champ.
We have had 2 months of cold and crappy here.
After idling for 45 minutes I drove it around in the
country for 20 minutes. Almost forgot how enjoyable
it is to drive the old thing.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Added some ammo can organizers to my 50cal "tool box" in the m1009. I'd post pics but it's not letting me.

 

[richingalveston]

balanced tires

I balanced the tires today even though the truck did not feel like it needed it. I put the tires together on the rims with the new pvc beadlocks and stuck them on the truck with centramatic balancers.

The truck ran great but I wanted to make sure I was getting all I could out of the balancers so I had the tires balanced and I was surprised how much weight was needed.

The worst tire needed 13 OZ. of weights. The best tire took 10 oz. of weight.

The truck drives just a little better now but not a huge difference.
So the balancers work well. I did drive it once without and it was not good.

 

[Dr.Jay]

6.5 turbo diesel in my M1009

http://youtu.be/frWC5V1oA7k

As some of you know, I run militarytrucks.com
I took this video Thursday evening, and finally had a chance to post it today.

It has been just over two years since the engine in my M1009 suffered catastrophic failure. In my spare time during those two years, I have been working on replacing, and upgrading the original 6.2 Detroit diesel with a 200 HP 6.5 turbo charged Detroit diesel.
This evening after work I was able to finally get the new engine running.
The cloud of blue smoke is residual oil in the turbine side of the turbo from the engine sitting on it's side before it was installed, and a leaking fuel filter o-ring.
(Tech tip for diesel engines: white smoke, smell of un-burned fuel, and low power = fuel supply pressure problem to IP)

The donor engine, and other necessary parts were salvaged from a 1993 c2500 2x4
I still need to fabricate the exhaust system from the turbo back, and #2 battery tray.
All in all I am very happy with it. I was even able to test drive it around the yard.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Excellent. Interested in how you'll route your exhaust. I'm not happy with mine really. I have it running on the outside of the frame and dumping in front of the rear wheel.


I trimmed the rear battery tray and moved it closer to the fender enough to clear everything.

 

[cucvrus]

Wow this is hard to believe. But I actually washed my vehicles. it was in the high 40's today. WoW.

 

[b framer]

Fuzzytoaster, does your cucv have a utility box on it? I've been kicking around the idea of putting one on mine.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Fuzzytoaster, does your cucv have a utility box on it? I've been kicking around the idea of putting one on mine.

It does have a knapheide box on it, perfect length for a medium towbar setup and etc.

 

[b framer]

That doesn't look bad at all! I think I just made up my mind to do it. Not to be a pain but would you have a picture of the truck from the side?

 

[KansasBobcat]

Pulled dash bezel, polished the instrument lens (not too successfully) replaced a few bulbs. Scrubbed the bezel with ArmorAll and tooth brush. Looks much better and everything works!

 

[TexAndy]

Pulled dash bezel, polished the instrument lens (not too successfully) replaced a few bulbs. Scrubbed the bezel with ArmorAll and tooth brush. Looks much better and everything works!

Is the armorall like lapping/polishing compound?

 

[fuzzytoaster]

That doesn't look bad at all! I think I just made up my mind to do it. Not to be a pain but would you have a picture of the truck from the side?

This is the best I've got. The army didn't prime the body so the paint is flaking off and I didn't want to see pics of it on my computer, lol.

 

[dmilkman589]

So I have a huge favor for someone in WNY, I am away at school here in buffalo and am in the middle of a project. Im building a winch mount for the front of my m1009. I have it all tacked together but before I weld it I want to be sure it will fit just right. The problem is my cucv is back in Albany area where Im from, I wont be going back for another month or so. Anyone on here have a m1009 I can take a look at to be sure my mount will fit on the tow hook slots? Thanks allot! Just PM me

 

[KansasBobcat]

Is the armorall like lapping/polishing compound?

Andy: The ArmorAll I used on the bezel is the old, original: "cleans shines and protects" It does make the black bezel look almost new. I polished the lens with rain-x Headlight Restorer because I had some on hand. It has been a disappointment on military tail lights. Next time I will try simichrome polish which I have used for years on watch crystals with good results. Good luck with your cruise control project. Bob

 

[glaser06]

Bought a trailer and trashed my PS pulley. It's got it's ups and downs, but she normally behaves.

 

[b framer]

That picture works for me. Now I'm defiantly going to put one on my truck. Thank you for your help.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Andy: The ArmorAll I used on the bezel is the old, original: "cleans shines and protects" It does make the black bezel look almost new.

The only thing the ArmorAll does is to fill in the fine scratches with something that's almost like oil. By filling in the scratches, it looks new, but as soon as the ArmorAll evaporates (which it does over time), you are back to square one.

 

[the skull]

Glaser06, what trailer is that? I have an M101A3 that
was slightly unruly with my C20 but is pretty cooperative
behind the M1008