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I figured out that it was how i was placing the shut off solenoid i got that set up right and the linkage is correct now time to charge the batteries and see what happens

Ok i checked and no fuel just air. i know I'm getting fuel to the injection pump but it isn't going threw to the engine and once i get it started it has no issue running. i have taken the injection pump cap off a couple times to reveal the shut off solenoid. does that solenoid have to be hooked...

If i see air bubbles how do i fix that? and if i see fuel what would you suggest i check?

Hello i have an 1986 m1008 its not getting fuel to the injectors its getting threw the fuel filter but doesn't seem to be going to thw injection pump (that hose is not clogged i already checked) any help or tips would be appreciated. thanks in advane

I tested the wires and do have power going to them but no fuel and what do the two relays beside the starter relay do? when i conncect the pink/blue wire to a piwer they click along with the IP

so if i connected that wire to a constant power when the key is on the accessory position would that work? If not where could i hook that wire to?

i have figured out that the engine is not getting fuel. does the injection pump need a power for it to work i heard they are mechanically injected is why i ask and if so where does the power come from and where does the power enter into the injection pump? and yes i have read some of the TM's on...

the engine is turning over slowly. No smoke. glow plugs are working

i let a friend of mine drive my truck and he said it wasn't starting so he sprayed brake cleaner in it to try to use as a starting fluid and it didn't work so had it jumped off and brought it bake but it wont start now what should i do?

I have the manual glow plug switch and I drove my m1008 to my dads work and i forgot to turn my switch off and it was on for about an hour and a half. now when i touch the pink and black wire to my relay two relays inside the cab beside the starter relay clicks and some of my dash lights come on...

my fuel gauge is off on my 1986 chevy m1008 how can i figure out how much fuel i truly have in the truck? and does it matter what type of relay i use for the glow plugs?

What needs to be taken off or added to a m1008 for a 12 volt conversion i am aware many people do not like it but my starter went out and i couldnt find a 24 volt starter so im stuck woth doing a 12 volt conversion

Can anyone explain to me why my 4wd isnt working the drive shaft is spinning but the front wheels are not engaging or something

What are some ways to tell if you uave a bad water pump ina m1008

I had a glow plug out and held it to a ground and it never heated up