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Thanks for all the advise. Batteries were at 12.45 and 12.55 volts, and Jump start worked. Just checked harbor freight, and battery tester is only$20. Great recommendation! Have the volt meter and charger. HF says you can use the battery tester to test the starter for excessive draw. Do...

Doghead, I used Delo 15w40 as recommended by a few users. I did NOT disconnect both positives! Just the positive on one side and negative on the other. Maybe that drained the battery enough to start in warm weather but not in cold? Is there a way to jump start the 24v system with another...

I did the Doghead starter relay conversion on my '85 m1009 on Monday (I also changed the oil). It started and drove fine Monday and Tuesday (also changed the horn relay and air filter Tuesday night). This morning (Wednesday) was colder (25 degrees), and it would not start for the first time...

Great, thank you. I got the Delo 400. Is the Fram PH5 filter okay? Thanks again!

It's time for the first oil change in my m1009. Has anyone used Mystik 15w50 synthetic blend from Oreilly's? Thanks.

Sounds great. Thank you!

Thank you!

Do you have the contact info for your CUCV mechanic in Fort Smith, AR? I have an M1009. Thanks.