Recent content by Knightmare

Yes, it's still 24 volt. What I meant was connect both positives terminals on the batteries first, because the only thing I could find about the connection order, is that I was supposed to disconnect the negatives first. I figured that out though. So after a few days back and forth with my...

The strongest batteries seem to be side post in my area. I didn't check the really pricey ones. I can ask around more, but right now I'm trying to find the right conversion adapter. I got a darn good deal I think, about $113 a piece. After I scrap the stock ones, that will put me closer to...

Ok well of course I ran into snags with just the batteries lol. I got some batteries, 850cca a piece, so I've got enough juice. Butt the batteries have side terminals, and the adapters are kinda tapered so the connections on the truck kinda slide off, and I don't think they are big enough...

Hello all Due to financials, I couldn't work on my truck shortly after purchase 2.5 years ago. Well things have changed, and I'd love more than anything to be driving the old girl around now, after a hibernation. Now it will now be my lack of knowledge and skill that holds me back...

Hopefully I will have my ol' girl up and running properly by then. So when is that? I see you are far from home... That is pretty cool of her, I wish I had a lookout lol. Where abouts are you?

I've seen someone in a sand colored m1009 driving literally a mile from my house, twice in as many weeks. Is it one of yous guyz?

I think. You guys are experts on these trucks, while I'm novice level, trying to learn. Well here is my issue... I let the truck sit a little too long (only a few weeks), and after that, well it didn't start right. I don't know if it's supposed to or not, but my glow plug controller used to...

I searched for the better part of an hour, and I couldn't find the answer, so please don't shoot me! lol I let my m1009 sit a little to long between cranks, and now she doesn't start, dead batteries. Would a 12 volt battery charger be able to get the job done? I know one of the batteries...

I've searched a little (not a lot, don't kill me), and from what I have read, the max boost on a 6.2, safely, is 10 psi. Then they talk about running into physical limitations, without further elaboration. I have read this in more than one spot. I'm kinda new to these trucks, but I have a...

Not yet, it's on my list of things to do to this truck. I'm guessing they can have an effect?

I was driving my old girl around town today, and the shifting seemed a little funny to me. Granted this is only the 4th day I've had her out on the town, I had some small issues with her that I got sorted out, so I don't have a ton of experience with these things. While she was cold, or semi...

I drove mine for the first time in a month or so. I had some small issues with it that I had to fix, as well as get it insured, tagged, etc. I can't wait to drive her tomorrow!

I searched, didn't find anything, but I'm sure its been asked before. How exactly do you get the top off? I know the bolts and such, I'm wondering on the logistics side... I heard (probably here) that it weighs 200 lbs, so while I could move it, I doubt I could move it delicately to avoid...

I saw an article in this month's Diesel World, which discussed turbocharging the old Ford NA diesels, and our beloved 6.2. On the 6.2, torque jumped from ~260 to 380 ft-lbs, and hp rose from ~140 to 200!! That sounds like a pretty big difference to me, and I was wondering if anyone here had...

The last drive I had with my m1009, was a troubled one, and without going into it too much (I may have solved a different fuel issue), I thought I felt too much heat coming from the transmission housing. It could be my paranoia, but it felt pretty warm after a short limp home. Warm to the...