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You are wise beyond your years. You took a few steps back and you see the truck for what it is. :-) Maybe you can find a M1009 in the Classifieds that needs a little love. You can keep the blue beast as a parts truck.

Hey Murdock! I found your other thread about the tag on the 6.2L. How far you've gotten on your M1009? Give us an update! Don't let this thread wither away!! :-)

I gather your grandfather is "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" kind of person. He has to see it to believe it. There's nothing wrong with that at all. Please use this thread as proof of the support you have. Also, I can guarantee that the price of the parts that truck needs costs A...

Murdock, A couple questions: Is is possible for you to acquire the engine parts from another source? Why tear apart an engine that already fired up and is at least partly known good?

Murdock, Starting out with a M1009 is a great introduction to diesels, and auto mechanics in general. Buying a Deuce first is biting off more than you can chew if you don't have any experience working on 14,000 lb trucks with multi-fuel engines. You are wise beyond your years. I am SO PROUD...

Murdock, Here are a few thoughts that hit me this morning when I read the updated posts. There are many people lurking in the background, following all of your progress, and cheering you on. I'm happy to be one of them. I am insanely impressed by your mastery of the English language, and your...

For the time being, just dump hose water in the radiator. That way you'll easily be able to spot any leaks in the coolant system without watching valuable dollar$ in antifreeze drip out of the truck. You can drain the radiator out later and add antifreeze.

Nice truck! It is definitely worth saving! Hopefully you can talk your grandfather into keeping it and letting you restore it. Tell him it'd be a great project for you to cut your teeth on. Tell him all the lessons you can learn by bringing a military vehicle back to life! My little token...