Recent content by kevin-m1008

the lower half still has the sticker on it saying it is for a 6.2 diesel. and the top cover must be what is different. Just need to find one and compare...

Thanks for the input. the lid and base are in great shape. it is sealed to the air cleaner. But ~1/2" gap between the base and lid. the air filter is 4" tall. I guess just need to find another chevy to compare what is different. has to be the base was changed. I figured that if it was closed...

So I have an M1031 stock everything(as far as I know).. Have had it ~9 months and it is time to replace the air cleaner. I go to replace the air cleaner and see that the cover is about 1/2" above the bottom air cleaner housing that the air filter sits in. I take the top lid off and see that...

M1031 Make: CD30903 Date: 4/86 a. Serial Number (VIN number) ------ 1GBHD34J0GF404374 b. Registration Number ----- NG1KAA c. NSN without dashes -----2320011335368 d. Where you bought it: private owner but have manual from national guard in Oregon in truck e. Bumper numbers if you can legibly...

I join a couple years ago when i purchased a M1008 and after selling it I dropped off here. Well a couple weeks ago a nice local M1031 showed up on craigs and it followed me home. So for the last few weeks it has been my daily driver to see what it needs. so far just wipers, oil change and...

I have had a set of the XL's on my M715 for a few years now and on road they are much better then the NDT's I had before. Dirt, snow and ice they are great. For the mud we have here in the PNW. They work not quite as good as the older style goodyear mtr. By the way I have ~15k on them now and...

Not sure stealing fuel at a gallon a minute, would encourage many crooks. In fact I would rather they used this as it will give me time to get out there and give them an education on there choice of career. For that matter stealing most military vehicles is pretty easy unless the owner...

Some things to think about. 1. The springs on a M715 are outboard of the frame unless you put disk brakes on the back it will be a very tight fit depending on the width of the K5 axles. 2. If you have "exceeded the gvwr many times" on the Suburban it is still not a good idea. Maybe find a set...

On a M715 or M725 the stock starter will be 24v. Depending on the year of the M715, converting to 12v is as simple as changing bulbs. at least on a 68 it is. With stock 5.87 gears changing axles is a good idea when going to a diesel, But not sure K5 axles are a good choice depending on your...

I put a set of XL's on my M715 a few years ago that still had the rubber nibs on them. I have almost 15k on them and hope they last to 17k before I get to the wear bars. They are good in the dirt and road wet or dry and pretty good in the snow and ice, In mud they do OK a Goodyear MTR do better...

I would check and do the following: 1. Clean and wire brush the battery terminals and battery connectors. There are special battery tools for this. that cost like 5 bucks at most auto part stores. 2. While doing this replace any cable(s) that are not is excellent shape. No cracks in the...

Death wobble culprits I start with are: 1. Make sure front tires are balanced 2. check for lose wheel bearings 3. rotors and pads 3. then go to steering and kingpins. I do not believe any light duty truck should need a steering stabilizer(s) Unless your trying to hide another issue or some...

Nothing really to add other than if you replace the front end then the old one has alot of spare parts for the future. That can save you quite a bit of money down the road.

I do not have an answer for you but interested in what others have done. When I finish my diesel conversation. I will need a good solution for my M715.

Great thanks for the information!