Recent content by Toddbo35

I've already torn the springs down blasted and painted. The springs I have only had 17k miles on them. I very likely will lift the truck a little once I'm done so at that time I will reevaluate the springs. Thanks for the suggestion.

Wow that's Impressive. I am starting the same build. Just got the frame and axles back from blast and paint. I've got a long way to go.

I picked up a really clean M1008 frame. Stripped it down, blasted it and a set of axles that I have, and the build begins.

Well I had to take a break due to several other problems not related to the truck. Yesterday I got back to it and changed out the vacuum hoses. Now the transmission shifts just fine. I did delete the 2 piece connection at the IP. Next will be an oil change. Also install passenger side door and...

Thank you both for all the help. I know the 2 piece vacuum hose connection at the injection pump is cracked. I did a partial jacked up fix on it. I replaced a small section of the hose too. Hopefully I will get some more free time this weekend. Thanks again.

Here she is after a good pressure washing.

Looks like the alternator may have to wait. Took the old girl for a slow roll down the road today and the T400 isn't shifting out of first.

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am. This truck has been in my possession for about 8-10 years stored away in a shipping container. Of all the square bodies I have I am most excited about getting this one going. I have a few light issues to address and possibly a bad #2 alternator. I...

Ok I will contact hillbilly wizard tomorrow. It looks like there's suppose to be a grommet on the cable as well. The cable fitting is loose on the IP linkage.

A BIG GIANT THANK YOU. This Forum is awesome. Especially Keith J. I don't think I would've got this thing running without his help.

Can you tell me how the throttle cable attaches to the IP? That's the last part of the puzzle I hope.

I managed to get the other 6 glow plugs out . The Leroy Diesel extractor pulled them all with success and no broken ones. Put the IP lid on from HillbillyWizard and she cranked over for 3 seconds and fired up.

IT IS ALIVE! Wooo Hooo. She's purring!

10-4 Tomorrow I will start the process and hopefully I will get the glow plugs replaced. Are the Ac delco G60 plugs ok? Is there another brand or model that's less likely to swell?

Thank you Sir.