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I don't know how much better mpg you will get with a 1009. I've heard guys claim high 20's with a 6.2L w/ 2wd 2.73 gears, and 5 speed manual.
A Cummins in a K5 would be pretty awesome. Everyone says it would be too heavy, but they work in C/K pickups just fine. It would just need heavier-duty...
Well first off you would have to change both the front and rear ring and pinions, drive-line bind can happen with different ratios.
You would probably be better off getting a set of 33" tires, you shouldn't need a lift to fit 33's.
It'll be about $500 for two sets of ring and pinions, and...
I agree, I haven't seen anyone who has gotten better mpg's, cooler EGT's, or more miles out of the engine by using diesel fuel additives.
The only real reason to add anything to the fuel, except to provide a little extra lubrication, is need-based. Like for winter treatment, if you live in a...
I don't think you'll find too many 18" steel wheels, unless you get some custom made. You may be able to find some 18" alloy wheels from newer Chevy/GMC trucks. Bolt pattern is the same, but the backspacing is different. So you would need spacers.
I would think that for what you could sell them...
Glad the manual switch fixed your problem!
I would guess it's one or both of those things. Could also be a busted wire, bad ground, corrosion on a connection. Guess you wouldn't really know unless you test the temp sensor and controller card. :shrugs:
Bad warm starts are usually not glow plug related. Does the glow plug solenoid clunk when you turn the key on, or does the wait light come on when it's warm? The temperature sensor for the glow plug module can go bad and could cause some slow starting issues if the engine is luke-warm.
Sounds...
I used the Delco 1218 a couple times in my 1009 (I bought a few with my employee discount when I worked at a GM dealer a few years ago). They are good filters, but as was mentioned they are nearly an inch shorter than comparable filters. I use Wix or Napa Gold filters on all my vehicles. A Fram...
I pulled my roommate's super stuck car out of a parking lot with my 1009 today. Deep heavy snow over the top of water and slush. It was a good time, the 1009 was a beast. And she bought me lunch as payment :) Unfortunately no pics :(
I also, bought new wiper blades... my passenger side broke...
It's definitely a clone. But it is really awesome!
It could have easily been an Air Force truck at one point, they used a ton of them with every engine option you could get in a civi Suburban. But they were stock Suburbans with a government data plate, no 24v systems/B.O...
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