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there was a whole thread on adding a tach to these trucks but I don't think there was a verdict posted

Mine did that when I first bought it. It ended up being the plastic gear stripped out down in the transfer case. I think it was around $6-$10. The local auto parts store in germany was able to get it then. Now you might have to get it from a dealer. Easy part to change.

I know I looked into it a couple of years ago and it would have cost around $600-$1000. If I remember right they sell kits for doing the conversion. I think LMC had them. I had a tough time finding info for awhile.

I have been looking for parts for my fire company's M1028. I ordered 2 cab corners from JC Whitney and even though they were the same part # just one left and one right. They were both from two different manufactures. The one from TABCO, which had "MADE IN USA" on it felt light, it was...

You are correct in your assumption. These diesels were built from the ground up to be diesel engines.

sounds right. it is listed in the axle replacement section of the TM I think.

Just to think, I used to do that stuff in autobahn construction sites, near where I lived over there. Come back to the base and have to open my door to show my ID cause there was too much mud on the windows.

I know alot of older fire trucks started with 24V. Up to at least the mid to late 70's. Later on most of the ones still in service were converted to 12V.

Remember these trucks were bought when toilet seats cost $2,000-3,000, and a hammer was a few hundred dollars too. These trucks should have cost far less than the GOVT. was paying for them especially in the quantities they bought.

with 250 gals you are at 2000 lbs of water weight, at that point you just have to watch whatever else you put on there. Especially if it is an M1008 vs the M1028 with the since you have around an extra 600 lbs to work with. I will see if I can get some pics of the truck that one of the other...

Just installed one a couple months ago from coleman's. Not sure how they stored it but it did have surface rust on it. Ran the wire wheel over it quick and painted it black quick. Knock on wood I have had no problems. Just bolted it in with new U-bolts. If I would have had the time I would have...

The easiest way it to time travel to 24yrs ago when these trucks were new :-P.

How are your batteries connected??

Power Steering Pump bracket part number is GM# 14033879

If not they are about $80-$90 at NAPA, go with 5/8"

M109guy check zerostarts website or contact them. They have a huge selection of vehicles and engines that they cover for and they might be able to tell you what one would work for your application. http://www.zerostart.com/coldStart/engine_block_heaters.asp...

After having that ZeroStart in block heater installed I don't think I will ever use anything different. Right now if I have it plugged in and turn the key, the glow plug light flashes on for a second. I then turn the key and the truck fires up immediately. Doesn't even sound rough at all like...

Two optima yellow top Group 31's, but I have had some decent luck in my other truck with a couple blemish batteries.

Good luck with the hunt Dozer. I bought my M1009 when I was stationed in Germany back in 99 when they still had DRMO auctions down in K-town. My truck came out of WRM storage in Manheim and cost $7000. It took me a couple auctions till I finally bought one. Without those auctions it will be...

We only have 2 lots about 40 x 110 and 40 x 60 so I wasn't to worried about it being used to heavily and we want people to take their time with it. Also keeps it out of sight for those indivuals that we don't want to just hop in the truck think they can plow. Good thing they tend to be a...