From: Horrocks, Aaron (ACHb@pge.com)
Date: Mon Nov 18 2002 - 14:58:26 PST
The discussion here is the opposite of a problem I have now.
I used to have a 1988 Nissan Pathfinder, which had a top speed of about
80mph. That didn't bother me, because if I want to drive fast, I'll take my
Plymouth for a spin. That truck was the right sized for me and good for
towing too. A good 4x4 at a small but larger than jeep size.
Now, I have a 1994 Pathfinder. She can do 100mph and there's still more to
go. But I don't want to drive fast, I want to tow my 1952 M38A1 around
California, and even out of state. It's not too bad most of the time, but
hills and mountains are killer. The engine has the power, but she's geared
to high. The transmission is essentially not swappable since it has to many
"features." Is changing out the gear ratios on the axels a common, standard
thing to do to vehicles? Is that the best option to do, you know aside for
getting a different truck...
Aaron Horrocks
-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Kirkley [mailto:mojoedd@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 2:46 PM
To: mil-veh@mil-veh.org
Subject: Re: [MV] CUCVs and M1010s and the Bonneville Land Speed Record
I wasn't trying to make a point just letting him know what a M1009 would do
in a daily driving situation. No offense intended.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "tedhils" <tedhils@cyber-south.com>
To: "Ed Kirkley" <mojoedd@bellsouth.net>; "Military Vehicles Mailing List"
<mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 17:42
Subject: Re: [MV] CUCVs and M1010s and the Bonneville Land Speed Record
> Ed-
> Seeming how a M1009 is 3.08 gears, that doesn't surprise me. I
> consistantly do 80+ in a Blazer. But, this discussion has been on the 1
1/4
> ton M1008s, etc. pickups which are 4.56 gears.
> Ted
>
> Ted Hils
> Ted's Trucks 'N Stuff
> Rural Route 2 Box 66H
> Midland City, AL 36350
> 334-983-1092
> Mon-Fri, 8-5 CST
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Kirkley" <mojoedd@bellsouth.net>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>; "tedhils"
> <tedhils@cyber-south.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 4:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [MV] CUCVs and M1010s and the Bonneville Land Speed Record
>
>
> > Ted & List,
> >
> > I drive my 1984 M-1009 every day at speeds of 70 to 75 mph with no
> problems.
> > It's noisy at 55 to 60 but is fairly quiet both below and above those
> > speeds. It's about 40 miles each way to and from work.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ed
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "tedhils" <tedhils@cyber-south.com>
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 11:18
> > Subject: [MV] CUCVs and M1010s and the Bonneville Land Speed Record
> >
> >
> > > Ronzo and List-
> > > As I tell ALL the people that I sell M1008s, 1028s, 1010s and
1031s
> > to,
> > > "You can drive these trucks 65-70 MPH with no problem." I have had
LOTS
> > of
> > > feedback from satisfied customers that drive their trucks at those
> speeds
> > > with no troubles. Terry Soden is a prime example... Hey, Terry!
> > > I drive all my trucks 800-1000 miles before selling them and a
large
> > > portion of that is 65-70 miles per hour. The trucks are actually
> quieter
> > at
> > > 65-70 than they are at 55.
> > > For the past 1-2 years, we have been putting5 new rear main seals
in
> > all
> > > the trucks that we sell because some of them will start leaking. That
> is
> > > more from age than speed. If you haven't put a new seal in yours,
yet,
> it
> > > is only a matter of time before you do.
> > > Now, if you want to drive your 1 1/4 ton 80+ MPH, then you might
> need
> > to
> > > look at a major mechanical change. I would think that re-gearing the
> > > differentials might be the way to go. The Off-Road Connection in
> > > Birmingham, AL will re-gear the front and rear axles to 4.10 for
$1000.
> > > Oh, Ronzo, I see from today's list that you have Pi**ed ANOTHER
> person
> > > off. Hankie was telling me that you had a certain talent along those
> > lines.
> > > :~)
> > > Ted
> > >
> > >
> > > Ted Hils
> > > Ted's Trucks 'N Stuff
> > > Rural Route 2 Box 66H
> > > Midland City, AL 36350
> > > 334-983-1092
> > > Mon-Fri, 8-5 CST
> > >
> > > > Message-ID: <005a01c28ca5$e69349a0$0300a8c0@laptop>
> > > > From: "Ronzo" <rojoha@attbi.com>
> > > > Subject: [MV] CUCVs and M1010s and the Bonneville Land Speed Record
> > > > Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 07:52:48 -0500
> > > >
> > > > ...not in danger of falling to my M1010.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I recently purchased a VERY, VERY nice M1010 from the RAMster in
> > > > Vermont. It runs like a top, albeit a very low geared top.
> > > > Some questions for this esteemed list:
> > > >
> > > > 1)Is there a separate CUCV list/group on the web like the G503
> site?
> > > >
> > > > 2) I will be joining the 6.2 l engine group (sorry to those
> already
> > on
> > > > it). Any others of merit out there?
> > > >
> > > > 3) Is there a military ambulance/hospital group out there?
> > > >
> > > > 4) Has anyone on the list (or that you know of) gone the
> re-gearing
> > > > route of the front and rear differential for higher top end/highway
> > speed?
> > > > How expensive? Pit falls?
> > > >
> > > > 5)How about the auxiliary overdrive route?
> > > >
> > > > 6) The manual says 55 as max speed, and the way the engine howls
> at
> > > that
> > > > speed, I believe it. I have been told if I wish to go faster than
> that,
> > I
> > > > should bring a shovel,a broom and several boxes to put the pieces
in.
> > > > Anecdotal comments? Real life experience? 'There I was...' service
> > > stories?
> > > >
> > > > The truck is such a cream puff that I would like it to become a
> > daily
> > > > driver. However I find it a bit disconcerting to have to spend more
> time
> > > > watching the mirrors to avoid being run down by over taking traffic
> than
> > > > watching the rapidly receding traffic in front of me. Hell, I was
> passed
> > > by
> > > > a Murry lawn tractor yesterday, and it WASN'T on a trailer.... The
> local
> > > > school crossing guard doesn't even bother to hold up the STOP sign
> when
> > > the
> > > > kids are in the crosswalk and he sees me coming up the road.
> > > >
> > > > Ronzo
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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