From: Stu (stuinnh@mvnut.us)
Date: Thu Aug 04 2005 - 15:58:28 PDT
Hi again!
Parramore is great! I bought my nos trans from him and had it shipped to
me. He also has a great price on nos glow plugs which I used for years in
my Blazer. When you pickup the manuals from me, I think I have the engine
rebuild one also.
There is a 12v accessory connection block about where you are describing.
If you look at your batteries, there should be a wire going from the battery
closest to the fire wall that goes all the way to this 2 pole block to
supply 12v. Good place to get power for radio etc. You will also see lots
of filters etc. on wiper motor, heater fan for military radios. You can
also take some pix and email them to me if you want. Now that you have your
truck, come on down and look at my 1008. This might help to see the things
that are missing. I'm around tomorrow and this weekend.
Keep your chin up and try to not get too down with all the problems.
Finding and fixing problems with MV's is part of the fun of getting to know
your vehicle inside and out. Your first MV is your hardest. After the
problems are sorted out the fun begins. Just remember, you are not alone to
figure things out. Our group has always been there for me through 4 MV
rebuilds. Remember, there isn't any problem money can't fix, except your
ego and scrapped knuckles. Only kidding!
When you do get it running, make sure you change all the fluids. My local
shop used a spoon to get the oil out of my rear diff on the Blazer. It was
just a little thick.
"Stu"
Southern NH, USA
"Live Free Or Die"
MVPA #14790
1967 M151A1 Jeep 1964 M416 Trailer
1985 M1008 CUCV Pickup
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Goranson [mailto:todd.goranson@netcracker.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 6:17 PM
To: stuinnh@comcast.net
Subject: RE: [SPAM] - RE: [MV] First military vehicle, and your help is
appreciated. - Sender is forged (SPF Fail)
[Todd Goranson] here's my latest news. The manifold was removed from
the engine. Not sure why. There is a spot just to the right of the
motor in the back on the fire wall, almost above the drivers side valve
cover that has wires with 0 hooks on the end. Most are red, looks like
some device, relay, or switch was removed from the engine compartment.
The truck has two batteries in it. When I reconnected the cables they
were live with juice. Turned the key forward and the whole dash lights
up with red lights and buzzers! Yea, small positive note to a disaster
start. At least there's hope.
[Todd Goranson]
Latest development for engines. Today I spoke with a guy in FL, his
name is Houston, an older gentleman, 82 years old, has a business called
www.parramore.com , he works in your world of MV's. He has several
strong running trucks. I was talking to him and told him my situation.
I was considering buying one of these hmmvv take out engines for 1k, and
he decided to make a deal. He's got a 40k engine in a m1008 that he
will sell me for 1k. Everything from radiator hoses to wiring harness
on the firewall, from the air cleaner down to the oil pan and plug. He
will keep everything in the best shape he can so I can just drop the
motor in. Its currently installed in one of his trucks and I'm invited
to hear it run. I'm probably not going to make it down there, but he
seems like an honest person. I put a deposit on it? What do you think?
Its certainly cheaper than a rebuild or a crate motor. I've ordered the
exhaust gaskets to put the manifold back on, but now I'll have to find
the missing electrical parts. Hope to hear back from you.
Todd
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