Recent content by hvillem1009

Sorry I didn't get back on here and post pics yesterday. I went through and disconnected all connections and fuse block to clean thoroughly and applied dielectric grease like SgtHaas suggested. Thank you. By 2000 yesterday I was able to get the truck cranked and everything is working finally...

The service light switch is in the "ON" position. When I was in a volunteer fire department, we had a M1008 and had to safety wire the switch because some people were moving the switch.

The batteries are top post. I am using the same brand and part number that the old ones were. 950 CCA.

I will get some pictures on here tomorrow. I did check blackout switch. I have used safety wire to ensure the switch doesn't move.

I have not found any bad grounds or fusible links, visually and metered checked. I reconnected batteries and still can not get even the headlights to come on or make the horn work. Not even brake lights will come on. All fuses are good in fuse block. The only thing I can get to work are the...

I got the new batteries load tested today, both were good. I will next start inspecting all grounds to make they are good. Then I will inspect and test the fusible links. I will give another update when I get these items checked. Thanks again for the help.

I haven't been on here in awhile. I searched the forums to see if I could find anything similar. I am having a problem with my m1009. I had to replace the batteries due to bad swelling on both. I put the new batteries in and went to crank truck. I took voltage readings, front 12.74 back...

I am getting ready to take my M1009 to the shop to have gears changed. Looking to go to 3.42 gears with a different locker in the rear. Not sure what locker to get. I will be using truck on road mostly with light off road use. Anyone have any suggestions on what locker would be good and...

I have noticed a grinding and growling noise coming through the transmission when I let off the gas pedal when slowing down. If I apply brake and give a little throttle, the noise will go away. I just replaced my starter and checked the bolts on the TC and all looked fine. Checked the fluid...

Thanks for the information. I will give it a try.

Has anyone heard of the "Big-Sert" thread inserts? I am thinking about ordering a kit to use for starter bolts. Both bolts have broken, the outer one I was able to get heli coil to work, inner bolt have not had any luck with heli coil and now i can't get heli coil to work. I have run out of...

What is the best way to check the universal joints? I greased them probably about 5 months ago, but have only driven maybe 1000 miles since then.

Ok. I checked the air filter housing and one of the top bolts was loose, so I tightened it. Checked the belts, battery supports and power steering fluid. Found out the power steering pump is out of fluid. Would the pump being out of fluid make that much noise? I also checked the starter...

I have checked the engine compartment and transmission, but don't see any obvious signs of anything wrong. I checked the fluid levels in the front/rear differentials and they are full.

I was driving my M1009 home from work yesterday, and I started noticing a loud roaring noise whenever I would let off the gas pedal and start braking. When I would give it gas, the noise would go away. It progressively got worse the closer I got home. The roaring noise is only there when I...