Re: [MV] CUCV Transmission problems

From: International Movie Services (ims@telus.net)
Date: Fri Jun 13 2003 - 09:24:24 PDT


The problem with the M1009 is the radiator. Even if it is in good condition
the transmission cooling function is marginal. After losing several
transmissions prematurely we began installing the biggest tranny oil cooler
we could find and have never had any further problems.
Ian
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan Wilkens" <nathan.wilkens@asu.edu>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 5:06 PM
Subject: [MV] CUCV Transmission problems

> Esteemed Colleagues,
>
> It looks like my 86 M1009 has eaten her third transmission within one and
> half years. Of course, I find this to be extremely amazing, considering
> that the TH400 is supposed to be a darn good transmission. I've also had
my
> CUCV in perfect adjustment with shift points, vacuum pressure, etc, so
that
> wear should have been minimized on the transmission. I should also add
that
> I've only put 15,000 miles on her in the last year and a half, so I've not
> worn the transmission out.
>
> I'm going to have to do this rebuild myself (no else seems to be able to
get
> it right) - and I was considering rebuilding with a performance kit. Has
> anyone tried this? Does anyone have rebuild kit recommendations? Is
there
> anything I should know before diving into a project like this (other than
> the obvious - 'how do I do it?').
>
> I'm a bit pressed for time on this rebuild, since I need my 'baby' back in
> good health for a three weeks of off-roading near Moab Utah in July (can
you
> believe it? I'm actually getting paid to do that!).
>
> Thanks,
> Nathan Wilkens
>
>
>
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