Recent content by ganderle

I have a 1986 M1008 and have a similar problem. It has been shifting 2nd -3rd under strain, when it gets to about 40 MPH, it sometimes goes into a violent shudder, when I brake and get down to 15 to 20mph, it stops and I can resume. I took it in to a mechanic who checked everything on the...

Semi-fixed but now batteries drain . Replaced a lot of wiring, the glow plugs, relays, both alternators. It charges just fine and is only losing microamps when parked, however, every 2-3 weeks, the front battery is drained. I replaced the battery cable connectors and still losing. Two new...

Yes, but my alternator for Generator 1 was failing. Every couple weeks, I needed to charge the front battery. The other alternator light would intermittently come on when I first started the truck and drove for a few miles. The starter was in great shape though. If that is fried, I am...

I inspected the wires and did not see any that looked fried. I corrected the problem before I tried cranking it. When I first put the cables on the terminals, the horn started going off so it was only a couple seconds. Once I realized what was going on, I disconnected it all and put it back...

Need some help here, accidently fried out the alternators by hooking the batteries up in series (12 volt 1500 amps). replaced the alternators. Now the glow plug wait lights don't go out. Question, is it likely a the glow plug relay or the glow plugs that would have been tanked? Second issue...

How many gallons of rapco 383 green do you need to cover a M1008? Also, I plan on sand blasting it down as there is a lot of surface rust on this M1008. Is an epoxy primer or urethane primer a better option before applying the 383 Green? I want to make sure that I order enough to do this...