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Well...it's been an interesting few weeks. I got my M1028 delivered few weeks ago, bought 2 new batteries, changed the motor oil, trans fluid and filter, flushed coolant, changed differential fluid in front and rear, added a K&N filter, did the doghead mod. The SF-97 arrived yesterday.
This...
I put in 2 new batteries and attached the original cables back and drove it for about 20 miles yesterday. today I started disconnecting the batteries to do the doghead mod and the rear battery, positive terminal was a bear to get off. I finally got it off and this is what I found.
The...
I took the batteries in to get tested and they were shot so I picked up 2 Energizer group 31 950 CCA for $109 each. Put them in and it fired right up! I also changed the oil and cleaned up the battery trays and fender wells from the 1009 so I can install them tomorrow.
None of the lights...
Well, I didn't think so...but after some more digging I found that they put a nice handy reference in the back of the TM that notates all of the manuals referred to in the document. Imagine that! :-)
It's called "Use of Antifreeze Solutions and Cleaning Compounds in Engine Cooling Systems"...
I was looking through the -20 and in the "Cooling System Servicing" section is says "For Cleaning, refer to TB 750-761". I haven't been able to come across this manual. Anybody see it before?
Does anybody have any creative ways to mount a handgun concealed in a 1008/1028? I've seen some holsters that hang over the edge of the seat but I'm not sure I like it. Just curious if anybody has done anything interesting. Of course pictures are encouraged!
I got my M1028 today from GL and someone had left the blackout light switch on so the batteries were completely drained. They have a 2010 date on the so I was hoping they will still be good.
I took them out and charged each of them individually and re-installed.
I turned the key and the...