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

[mtperkins]

Thinking about fixing that little plastic tab that broke off the instrument cluster which holds the gear shift indicator cable .

But here in NY truck is covered in 30 inches of snow and the garage has a tractor in it with no hydraulics.

 

[cucvrus]

I'm very dissappinted I missed this deal.

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Get the real thing. Get the Goodyear MTR. You will pay more but you are buying a 1st class tire. I have bought many sets of them. Second up is the Goodyear Duratrak. Good Luck.

 

[cucvrus]

Thinking about fixing that little plastic tab that broke off the instrument cluster which holds the gear shift indicator cable .

But here in NY truck is covered in 30 inches of snow and the garage has a tractor in it with no hydraulics.

Get a self tapping screw and a T nut and you can fix it very easily.

 

[LT67]

New AC Delco 60 glow plugs and fixed the leaking line going to the inj pump on the 85 M1008. Hopefully both M1008 trucks are good to go mechanically. The only thing I really need to do soon is rebuild the bench seat in the 86 M1008 with new foam.....

 

[Keith_J]

Getting ready for a bad winter storm. Great rubber on the 1031, Cooper Discoverer MAXX ST 255 85 on 8 inch reproduction rims. Now they will pay off.

 

[LT67]

Getting ready for a bad winter storm. Great rubber on the 1031, Cooper Discoverer MAXX ST 255 85 on 8 inch reproduction rims. Now they will pay off.

Had those in 235 85 16 on my 79 K20. Great tires, but if I did not air down for off road they did not bite into the ground very well.

 

[Keith_J]

Thankfully the 1031 air compressor is perfect. I have a 50 foot hose reel and a Milton inflator with gauge.

The 1031 is going on a propane run. Have to stay warm

 

[Mainsail]

265/75-16 Load Range C tires on the CUCV. Adequate?

A tiny bit narrower and a tiny bit taller. Just not sure if the M1009 is too heavy for Cs.

There's a set of studded tires available locally, already mounted.

 

[Keith_J]

265/75-16 Load Range C tires on the CUCV. Adequate?

A tiny bit narrower and a tiny bit taller. Just not sure if the M1009 is too heavy for Cs.

There's a set of studded tires available locally, already mounted.

They will do just fine if you have 16 inch wheels. 1009 isn't but 6500 max GVW.

 

[antennaclimber]

Having a decent set of HD tire chains is a good idea for when the snow get deep.

 

[LT67]

265/75-16 Load Range C tires on the CUCV. Adequate?

A tiny bit narrower and a tiny bit taller. Just not sure if the M1009 is too heavy for Cs.

There's a set of studded tires available locally, already mounted.

An M1009 had 15x8 wheels from the factory and used C rated tires. They're nowhere near as heavy as one of the trucks nor would they haul the weight of a truck. C rated tires will do just fine.

 

[Mainsail]

I spent all morning shoveling the snow off the driveway and sidewalks, and at 57 now it seems to take a bit longer. We got dumped on, probably 6"-8" which isn't much in some places, but it is here.

Later in the afternoon I drove out and picked up the tires. Four good tires and 16" wheels for $400- already mounted and presumably balanced. The guy bought a new truck but the old snow tires were hitting the calipers. I got them home and mounted them on the 1009 and went for a ride in the snow-covered streets. So far they seem to be very good tires.

 

[Keith_J]

I spent all morning shoveling the snow off the driveway and sidewalks, and at 57 now it seems to take a bit longer. We got dumped on, probably 6"-8" which isn't much in some places, but it is here.

Later in the afternoon I drove out and picked up the tires. Four good tires and 16" wheels for $400- already mounted and presumably balanced. The guy bought a new truck but the old snow tires were hitting the calipers. I got them home and mounted them on the 1009 and went for a ride in the snow-covered streets. So far they seem to be very good tires.

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Nice. Studded too.

 

[Keith_J]

After clearing all windows, made it into work tonight..even though the GM shut down work. Not everyone has 4wd.
Roads are ice covered. Kept speed under 35 MPH. Only spun/slid when testing for traction. Kept it in 4 high.

Now 5 inches of snow. All 254 counties of Texas are under a winter storm warning. 11°F. Now 8°F

 

[Steve1008]

Did a Rear disc break conversion with e Break on the m1008. Stops better I like it. ;~}}

 

[Rutjes]

Did a Rear disc break conversion with e Break on the m1008. Stops better I like it. ;~}}

What did you use? Right now I'm leaning towards Lugnut4x4's kit.

 

[Keith_J]

It went from bad to worse, weather wise. Rolling blackouts turned to 24 hours or more without power. Burned 18 gallons of diesel and had the 1031 SECM generator supplying 2 other houses. When it is in the teens and you have no power, it sucks.
Glad to say we are back on the grid but I fueled up again because I have trust issues with the provider.
Also did 60 miles in the M1031, a LOT in 4H. Refreezing tonight with rain. Already 24°F. Cloudy but good northern wind.

Aside from The Beast, a new Klein clamp around digital multimeter were the stars of the day. I diagnosed a failing pump motor, checked charge rates and verified phase balances on the generator.
All is fine on the frozen, snow covered Central Texas home.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Finally found the correct fittings for my turbo oil feed. I stupidly ordered a conversion fitting that was for a stock 6.5 line but thought it was just a -6an fitting, NOPE.

exhaust should be here tomorrow so I can finish this thing up.

 

[Keith_J]

Finally unlocked the hubs and what happens? More snow. Good news is I found diesel for 2.09, a Quick Trip near my mother's house. just 30 miles away but travel time is over two hours each way.

No close calls, just one issue with traction in two wheel drive. Back into four wheel drive for the rest of the trip.

 

[Sganderson]

Thinking about fixing that little plastic tab that broke off the instrument cluster which holds the gear shift indicator cable .

But here in NY truck is covered in 30 inches of snow and the garage has a tractor in it with no hydraulics.

I literally just fixed the same thing last night . I drilled a small hole and put a screw in it to hold the cable. Found a screw with a smooth end .