Rocknus' Bug-Out/Off-Grid Vehicles & Gear

This is part two of a series of videos following a complete tear-down and rebuild of a 1986 GM 6.2 liter diesel engine that came from a 1986 M1008 CUCV. (For search engines: M1009, M1010, M1028, M1031) In Part 2 we take the shortest route possible to quickly remove the bottom end of the GM 6.2 liter diesel. We will remove the Harmonic Balancer, crankcase vent baffle, crankcase front end cover, fuel injector pump drive gear, timing chain and sprockets, camshaft thrust bearing, valve lifter guide retainers, valve lifter guides, HD roller valve lifters, oil pump intermediate to vacuum pump shaft, camshaft, oil pan, oil pump screen, oil pump, connecting rod bearing caps, piston assemblies, connecting rod bearing kits, crankshaft bearing caps, crankshaft and fuel pump push rod.

In this Overlanding 101 video we're discussing the basic gear list every capable overlanding vehicle should have with it in order to make the "journey to the destination." In this video we'll be discussing and demonstrating the following list of essential gear but we're dialing everything back from high end technological gadgetry to manual, more-primitive gear. We'll also learn how to get this gear as compact as possible to fit almost any capable vehicle. Here's the list (Much of which can be obtained from ROCKNUS! Visit our online shop! https://www.rocknus.com ): CAPABLE VEHICLE (2020 Ram Power Wagon & 1986 M1008 CUCV) TRUCK TOOLS WINCH & TOOLS: Hi-Lift Jack, Off-Road Winch Kit & Accessories SPARE FUEL: Standard Style & Cane Toad Jerry Cans TIRE CARE KIT: TECCPO 100pc, Vereno air pump MANUALS: USN CUCV TM 9-2320-289-34 MAPS: Delorme topographic FIRST AID KIT: Rothco General Purpose SHELTER: Napier Sportz Camo Series 57 Truck Bed Tent FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Fire Gone spray can EXTRACTION TOOLS: X-Bull recovery tracks, Forrest Tool Co. MAX Military Combination Tool GEAR COVER: Extang Toolbox Truck Bed Cover

This is part one of a series of videos following a complete tear-down and rebuild of a 1986 GM 6.2 liter diesel engine that came from a 1986 M1008 CUCV. In Part 1 we take the shortest route possible to quickly remove the entire top end of the GM 6.2 liter diesel. We will remove the CDR Valve, Vacuum Pump, Coolant Crossover/Thermostat Housing, Water Pump Assembly, Fuel Pump Assembly, Intake Manifold, Exhaust Manifold, Rocker Assemblies, Push Rods, Heads and Dipstick. We'll also inspect and take a loot at that curious water situation.

Took a ride to Gloversville, NY and grabbed up a good deal on another CUCV. This one is the M1028. Almost identical to Krankenstein, the M1008 other than a few things such as an even BEEFIER suspension (if you can believe it), a different transfer case and a few small options. There will be plenty of future videos on this truck for me to explain it all. I have big plans for this one! In the meantime, enjoy this introductory video!

This 2018 Dodge Durango GT has AWD, but it didn't come with a trailer hitch. It doesn't have very much ground clearance either so we did some quick upgrading to make it more tow & off-road capable. If you want a 2018 Durango that is more like a 2020 RAM Power Wagon, this is the only upgrade you need! ;)

Felt a sudden wobble and bounce from under the truck and recognized it immediately. I just blew the U-Joint! Thankfully it was only 1/2 a mile from home and it didn't let go completely. I bounced home at 10 MPH and got crackin' on it! No big deal! Check it out. Music By Johnny Tyler

Got the CUCV M1008 registered, insured and inspected and then immediately put it to work. Something is fishy about this though! Music by the guy driving the CUCV. Find us online! www.rocknus.com

The original fuel filter in this 1986 M1008 CUCV is leaking and needs to be rebuilt. The original fuel filter base has a connection for the "Water In Fuel" light on the dash as well as a heater connection that warms the fuel up. For these reasons, I will keep and rebuild the original fuel filter base. In the meantime, here's my spin-on conversion build. My favorite features of this particular setup are the built-in primer pump and the fact that the mounting holes on this filter base perfectly line up with the original holes and can be mounted without having to fabricate anything. Even though I want the original filter base back, this setup would be perfectly fine to just leave in the truck forever. Music by Johnny Tyler

Got the M1008 CUCV running on its own gas tank. Found any and all fuel line leaks and patched them for now. Just waiting on the RMV to send my plates so I can go have this plow lifted out of the bed, remove the bed and completely re-do the fuel delivery system from tank to IP. Also got an upgraded "bed toy" to replace the original "less capable" model.

Drove my 2020 RAM Power Wagon 600 miles over hills, mountains and through valleys, deep into PA and then another 600 miles on the way back to MA, flat- towing a 5,900 lb 1986 Military M1008 CUCV Heavy Duty pickup truck with a 1,000 lb. plow in the bed. Tried to do it all in 24 hours non-stop. Did I make it?

1986 Military CUCV M1008 Project Video Part 2 - Getting it running! I bought this thing NOT running, but it was allegedly just due to needing a starter. Put in new starter and new batteries and it still wouldn't start. Turns out there is a pinhole in a fuel line that is sucking air. FOUND IT! Got it running! Runs great! Moving on! Apologies for low voice audio. Engine sound seems to have been too much for the iPhone mic.