Recent content by GuySmiley

So hypothetical, if the batteries were low, could another car jump off a 24v truck with some jumper cables?

Nice, good to know! This is pretty active message board! That's good to know too.

Congrats! Mind if I ask what you paid? A PM is fine if you don't want to post it. I'm looking at an '84 now and just getting some ideas. Also, what's a Doghead? :)

I'm no mechanic, but i'm quite confident in my abilities to learn, and have worked on a couple cars motorcycle in my time. No diesels, though. I don't expect the 24v electrical to be an issue. Is it possible to find a service manual on this truck/engine combination? A military manual? I...

I'm just looking for a great truck within my price range. (about 3500 max) For trucks in that range, they're either salvage (if newer) or have tons of miles and rust (if older). Nearly 99% of trucks in my price range do not have air conditioning anyway, whether it came from the factory with it...

Gotcha, thanks!

Thanks everyone! Your info helps! Also.... what does IP stand for? :) I'm hoping it'll be able to drive to my house. Not sure how bad the leak is or if that'll be possible.

I'm in the market for a good 'ol truck and came across one of these (I think it's M1008) with 54k miles. There is a diesel fuel leak that seems to be with an injection rod or something. The seller said it was maybe o rings on this rod? He also says, it's hard to start the truck until it self...