Go to your local hardware store and buy one of each size and thread bolt between
1/4" and 1/2" , english and metric if requires, and write the size on each.
Presto, instant thread guage for about $2.
John
Jumpmaster wrote:
> Hi folks...
>
> Does anyone happen to know offhand the size and thread
> type of the jerry can bracket holes in the M1009 CUCV?
> The mount is at the left rear of the truck in the
> cargo area. It's permanently attached and I have no
> thread gauge. If it isn't for the jerry can bracket,
> the holes in the mount for the bracket line up
> perfectly and that's at least what I'm going to use it
> for. :-)
>
> Please let me know...tried 7/16" (probably too big)
> and 1/4" (definitely too small) fine and course
> threads...they are no-go.
>
> I know I could just get some 1/4" nuts, bolts, and
> washers and rig it to work. It would be nice to use
> the right size bolts instead though...maybe other 1009
> owners have already tried this?
>
> Thanks for any info...
>
> T. Bloxom
> 1985 M1009 CUCV
>
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