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Recent content by Barrman

  1. Barrman

    Source of M1009 starters?... and mounting hole issues

    If you end up with a reduction drive starter. You will need the support bracket that goes with the reduction starter. They are not the same. The HMMWV starters are also 24 volts and bolt to the same engine. Here is a video about the different starters, starter bolts and support brackets:
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    Compressor or governor sticky ?

    I had a very similar issue when I first got my Gasser running 18 years ago. Here is a thread about it: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/air-compressor-help.9731/ My unloaded valve springs were broken. Can you hear the governor cycle? You have the newer version air regulator/governor...
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    Front Brake line recommendations?

    Are you asking about the metal pipe or flexible hose? Several venders make 1984 K5 pre shaped pipe. Same with the flexible caliper hose. I put the Off Road Design stainless steel grades brake hoses on one of my trucks and have had no leaks, rips and a firm pedal for 8 years now.
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    Long post (questions, tips) about turboing a 6.2 with 6.5 parts

    Sharecropper posted while I was writing and I didn’t see it until mine posted. I totally agree with him. My turbo engine is a GEP block I took apart and built myself. But, I still stick to my self imposed limits and don’t worry about how fast anyone else is going.
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    Long post (questions, tips) about turboing a 6.2 with 6.5 parts

    The In Direct Injection design of the 6.2 is very inefficient with a turbo compared to Direct Injection. Think of an old Flathead V8 compared to a Hemi. IDI just doesn’t scale up very well. Don’t get me wrong, a turbo on a 6.? Is like magic compared to no turbo. But there are limitations. A...
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    Long post (questions, tips) about turboing a 6.2 with 6.5 parts

    Lots of really good questions. I am about to walk out the door going somewhere so I can’t answer line by line at this time. Just a few comments. The head stud issue isn’t really the potential coolant leaks of the design in my opinion as much as with the engine in the truck, you can’t install...
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    Probably a dumb exhaust question...Holes drilled in pipe

    No, that is not normal.
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    Turn signals only work once truck is warm

    One of my trucks does the same thing, sometimes. I am convinced it is my blinker box/relay. Here is a video about how to test the flasher box: I live down a dirt road and have learned with that truck to just turn the blinker on when I start the engine. If it works, then it will probably work...
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    6.2 m1028 water pump

    Glad to help.
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    Official Towing Capacity for M1009

    That low rating is all because of the very light duty Pintle hitch mounting. If you are trying to be legal towing more weight then a frame mounted receiver hitch and the GM tow rating can be presented.
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    You brake and my M1009 stays in neutral.

    I am lost as well. Sorry I am not a help.
  12. Barrman

    Turning over engine on m35a2

    Just make sure the engine OFF cable is pulled and locked back before you go turning it.
  13. Barrman

    6.2 m1028 water pump

    Might as well do new belts and hoses while you have it all apart. I just did this with the 6.2 in my M715. Here is a video with the part numbers in the description:
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    Brake Bleeding ideas/failed ideas

    To you have a high hard pedal now?
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    You brake and my M1009 stays in neutral.

    Your transmission shift linkage needs to be adjusted is how I read what you have written. Under the driver side of the truck the all rod linkage is very visible. Loosen the adjuster, put the shift lever in the cab all the way into park, turn the linkage on the side of the transmission all the...
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