Recent content by maxpowercheck

Here we go. My 1986 M1028 has been reliable for 9 years. Then it had starter issues. Noticed the negative battery cable from forward battery was very hot after each start attempt. I replaced the starter, both batteries. I cleaned both bus bars, checked all battery cables and cleaned. All 4...

Where can I find the connector pins to attach to the wiring harness? Pins that fit properly in the military receptacle?

I did read a discussion on this topic with troubleshooting in the FAQ's. Seems the Gen gauge itself can have influence on the system. I would look at the posted 'cheat sheet' and one of the other quide sheets that have been posted. There are troubleshooting answers in there. Of note, my 1028...

Dan, whatever became of these motorcycles?

Matt, I'd like to call you reference backspace adapting some prototype HMMWV rims I have. They are one piece steel. I live in Huntsville. I have an m1028 I want to lift without too much expense, to mount them on.

I was at DRMO Redstone last week and the the GL guy told me they were expecting over 400 2.5 ton trucks inbound for sale... Now do I need one? What do you guys do with them? I have kicked the idea around but man, where do you hide the thing? :roll:

Now I'm asking for any reasonable ideas on how to install a class 3 or 4 receiver type trailer hitch on my pickup, M1031 with 8 ' bed and overload springs. I went to my local hitch expert and he said a standard production hitch would not match due to bumper drop. Go have one fabricated at the...

Thanks! That is far simpler than I thought. Will try it when I get truck back from steel shop fabricating a reciever hitch for me.

Hello all. Does anyone have A SIMPLE method for a manual glow plug switch installation? I have an '86 M1031 truck with a standard 8' pickup bed (has the NP205 transfer case) and I saw something somewhere about a very simple glow plug relay wire bypass and momentary dash switch install. The link...