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    Alternator repair question

    Hey guys, rebuilding my 2nd alternator, first time I got the rebuild parts from cucv electric, this time I got them from ASP wholesale and there is a part that I am not sure of what it is or where it goes as the one I am rebuilding didn't seem to have it. Any ideas.
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    Cold start problems

    Ok guys here is the issue, 1984 m1008, and i am having the cold start issues. I know I can do a block heater, however, I am worried about driving it, say to work and leaving it sit for 7 hours, then how do I warm it up. What are some other things do you use for this type of situation thanks...
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    Fuel filter mod help

    Hey guys, I have a few questions for you. I have read several threads, and sure I missed something but here goes. I am getting ready to do the spin on fuel filter mod and was curious as to what the line that goes to the bottom of the old base for. Also, I got one of the bases from gimpy rob...
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    Alternator help

    Ok guys, was having trouble with rear battery that kept going bad, noticed that gen 2 light was not on with key on and was getting nothing from exciter wire. Replace alt. 2 with one that I had rebuilt, 2nd time I have replace this one in last 6 months, anyway everything seemed back to normal...
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    Alternator rebuild

    Ok guys, first alternator rebuild and for the most part it has been pretty easy. The one problem that I have is where does the 3rd little plastic washer go. I have 2 under the metal finned piece that the diode connects 2 with the 3 nuts, but I am not for sure we're the 3rd would go
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    Electrical issues

    Ok guys, I am having several issues on my 1984 m1008. It started because I was always having to charge the batteries. Did some readings and never had a gen 2 light and no power to gen 2 exciter wire. I did some dash work, actually put in a whole new gauge cluster as the previous one was...
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    M1008 starting issues

    Ok guys, a newbie here, have only had my 84 m1008 about 3 months. Was working fine and now cannot get it to start. I have not done the Doghead mod as I just found it, instead, tried to replace the relay with a part from autozone(ac40) and still no start, makes less of a clicking noise now...
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