Re: [MV] 1009 Blazer questions

From: G & K Shaw (dogstar918@mediaone.net)
Date: Sun Sep 17 2000 - 22:30:04 PDT


Hi Stu
I will try to answer some of your questions. I had an M1009 for a while and
really liked the truck but I had to sell one, just too many around. Here
goes.

----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart Ellis <stuellis@mediaone.net>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 5:45 PM
Subject: [MV] 1009 Blazer questions

> Hi list!
> I picked up my new 1986 CUCV 1009 today. It has 38,000 miles on the
> odometer. I have some questions.
> What color is the metal inside supposed to be painted, like lower part
> of doors and dash, roof etc.?( It's blue now).

Mine was CARC 383 green on all interior metal surfaces.

> Blackout lights are non working-wires broken etc. Is there any NOS
kits
> available to replace them?

You can get all the individual pieces at rallies and from MV parts dealers
easily.

> Is it cheaper to buy new weather strip for windows and doors from car
> dealer or like LMC truck?

It would be cheaper to get these from MV dealers, but you can use Blazer
stuff from Chevy also.

> Trailer light plug rusted out. Where can I get NOS one. Is it 24
volt
> for the trailer lights? I have a 416.

Yes. It will work the 24 v lights on mil M101 and M416 trailers. Plugs are
avail. from many sources that advertise in MV Mag and Supply Line.

> I'm in southern NH. What is the best motor oil for me to use? Gear oil?
> Steering is loose. How do I adjust drag?
> How do I tell if it has silicone brake fluid?
> What filters do I change and when?

Good quality oil in either SAE 30 or 15W-40 is allowed per GM and Army
manuals. Silicone DOT 5 brake fluid should be in it. Gear oil is standard
90W gear oil except that the rear end needs fluid compatible with limited
slip.

> Where do you mount rear license plate and light if you want to keep
> pintle hook?

I had a bracket under the bumper to the left side with a light. Some people
also put the plate on the tailgate but I dont like that.

> Where do you put master shut-off switch if you want to put in radio?

Civilian tunes can run off the ignition switch, 12 volt , Mil radio can use
its own power switch. Glenn Shaw



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