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  1. CUCV85

    just got the M1008 running

    :arrow:Have the original one(s) rebuilt, 100.00 is the going rate. Tell them that they have an "Isolated Ground" stud. They will see the setup inside, there is a isolating ground washer that separates the alternator from contact(s) Did you try switching them out? They are identical just...
  2. CUCV85

    just got the M1008 running

    your welcome :wink:
  3. CUCV85

    Return line check valve

    :idea:Is it a good idea to knock the check ball out? I would think it serves some purpose... Maybe to hold pressure, keep prime? Heck if it's "a good idea to knock out the glass ball in the check valve" :arrow:we should all do it???
  4. CUCV85

    Return line check valve

    :arrow:Someone will chime in with a replacement part number and location. I cleaned mine carefully with break cleaner and a small nail, I do believe however that my Return Line Check Valve was replaced with a steel setup when the Entire Injection Pump was rebuilt. :idea:So my guess would be to...
  5. CUCV85

    Dancing with the Pushrod...

    Cheater ;-) I wish I had know to do the electric pump. Oh well... The Lift pump is the second thing I did as preventive Maintenance. The first thing I did was treat the heck out of the fuel and change the oil...
  6. CUCV85

    What is the best glow plug for my 6.2's?

    GET RID OF THOSE RESISTORS & DO THE BYPASS unless you feel as though you just have to jump someone or be jumped using the Military slave cable. You know what, you can use NORMAL jumper cables! Do the Bypass!!! I do not understand why guys continue to use those resistors!? YES - Yes the bypass...
  7. CUCV85

    just got the M1008 running

    YES they can crap out on you. Sometimes you'll get a warning like hard starts, No power. Mine ended up starting then as soon as I tried to move it - it would die. I had the Original DB2 Injection Pump rebuilt at Ralph's Diesel Service 3202 Route 20 East, Cazenovia, NY Phone: (315)...
  8. CUCV85

    Block heater - - Tank Style

    30.00 napa block heater 605-3180 REMOVE freeze plug :arrow:I also am using a - freeze plug - knocked out - Napa Block Heater. Napa 1.625" BK 605-3180 $30.00 I used a small punch to make a hole in the freeze plug dead center, then used a small chisel to make the opening a little bigger to...
  9. CUCV85

    just got the M1008 running

    Run it a bit then before you do the take off process. Look for fuel in the Valley on top of the motor. This is the indication of bad o rings on the IP throttle shaft. The Fuel Filter is an AC Delco TP 1006 Advance Auto parts for $16.00 Your best to just get this one the rest of us have...
  10. CUCV85

    just got the M1008 running

    Have the IP rebuilt, they start by leaking at the throttle shaft. You end up taking it all apart replacing those o rings and then your pump fails soon after anyways. If it's a rebuild already then that's your call. If it's the original IP and it's 25 years old UM-MM yeah rebuild Preventive...
  11. CUCV85

    Hard Shifting still after repairs

    I replaced with completely new RUBBER line 5.50, Metal line had a crack in it. You adjust the Vacuum Regulator valve back or forth and then brass screw inside the Transmission Modulator Valve, 12.00 (MD-48) Advance Auto Parts.
  12. CUCV85

    Good Experience Changing the Glow Plugs and Relay

    DO THE BYPASS AND YOU WILL GET 12 VOLTS TO 12 ZOLT GLOW PLUGS :roll::!:
  13. CUCV85

    blazer turns over on its own wont stop

    Everyone should replace the Starter Solenoid "silver"RELAY. A whole 6.00 for the AC40 relay at advance auto parts. There are 3 bolts (7/16 socket) in a "silver" metal plate under radio mount area that are holding 3 relays. One is the ("silver" rectangular) starter solenoid relay and 2 are...
  14. CUCV85

    Need cucv water in fuel sensor from filter base

    sometimes you just gotta scroll up in a thread, HERE Your best to just get the one the rest of us have purchased! The one without the sensor! http://oem-surplus.com/gmwp/gmc.htm?...vy+fuel+filter 54.99 plus 12.88 shipping part number 12471725 and it comes damage free with Stanadyne Filter in...
  15. CUCV85

    Need cucv water in fuel sensor from filter base

    Your best to just get the one the rest of us have purchased! The one without the sensor! http://oem-surplus.com/gmwp/gmc.htm?zoom_highlight=chevy+fuel+filter 54.99 plus 12.88 shipping part number 12471725 and it comes damage free with Stanadyne Filter in a GM Factory Box. The Sensor is...
  16. CUCV85

    6.2L Winter starting issues/strategies

    Just got a Engine Block Heater (NAPA 605-3180 $30.00) install in Drivers side middle. What do you use to knock out the Freeze plug (Technique) I was thinking of using a punch or screw driver to one side to pop out the other?
  17. CUCV85

    Gen 2 light comes on at idle

    turn clockwise I believe Just turn it, USE A BRIGHT LIGHT TO SEE DOWN UNDER THE COLD START SOLENOID. you will hear it idle up as you turn it. You are bumping up the idle about 200-400 RPM just listen for it. Next push in the long screw adjustment for the fast idle solenoid - You will see the...
  18. CUCV85

    cab heater core replacement

    cross reference between parts stores ;-)Exactly, I often look up a part and cross reference it to another parts store like between Napa and Advance Auto Parts. Description, Price, ETC.
  19. CUCV85

    anyone know what this is?

    rofl
  20. CUCV85

    Oil change Problem!

    :arrow:yeah everything says 7 quarts with filter, Any one I have ever changed takes (2 gallons rotella ) ;-) or (8 quarts) with fliter your choice of 15w 40 diesel engine oil. Maybe that 7 qts with filter was a typo? crankcase 7qts & filter 1/2 qt still would be 7 1/2qts !? dunno takes 8...
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