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    Can I shorten my Gen 1 belt safely?

    I also bought the recommended and found them at the end of the adjustment. I went back and got the next size smaller for each alternator. Now they are perfect length and still have a little adjustment left if the stretch a small amount. I kept the long ones behind the seat for spares. To answer...
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    The RIGHT way to install a Solargizer...

    Here is a brief red light legend for the Solargizer Red light on solid = working at full strength (full sunshine on solar panel) Red light blinking = working at partial strength (shaded or partial sun) Red light off = not working (dark out, hooked up wrong, dead) hope that helps
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    Freeze plug type block heater checks...

    The heater is basically a large resistor. Take your multi-meter and check for resistance between the two terminals and then between each terminal and ground. Any reading to ground other than open or infinity is a short, and open or infinity between the two terminals is a blown open...
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    Chinese Headlight adjustment assembly

    Most auto parts stores have them in the "Help" items blister packs but as the original post said they are pretty much junk. I was able to reuse the factory screw and rub some candle wax on it and start it by hand one thread before putting it in the opening. Adjusted it up the first time and have...
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    Fresh Resto # III

    Thank you! I have.
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    Fresh Resto # III

    What is his eBay ID so we can look him up and get a nice dash repair done to our vehicles also? Thanks and great looking truck!
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    Fresh Resto # III

    It looks great! I have two questions; What bed liner did you use? And what seat cover did you use?
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    how do u start your m1008

    1. Unplug Block Heater if needed if not skip to next step. 2. Turn key to on position. 3. Wait for "Wait" lamp to go out. 4. Continue to wait until glow plugs cycle off ( Hear relay & or see volt meter jump up) 5. Turn key to Start and hold for a few seconds. If starts then wait for high idle to...
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    M1009 Glow plug override switch

    Wait light is a function of the card. Adding the switch does not bring on the wait light. It just gives you a backup if the card dies.
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    fuel aditive in your tank

    I run Power Service Diesel Kleen or Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement in every tank. However, this summer since I got my M1008 in July my tanks have been at least 50% WVO made from Soy oil used to fry chicken. Filter it down for 6+ hours to less than 1 micron in a centrifuge and have only...
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    using the STE/ICE-R on a m1008

    Anyone know if there is a source for replacement transducers? Had to be made by someone for the military so replacing them should be possible if one could find a manufactures markings on them. I have saved replacing a $4000.00 control board on a Trane 1200 Ton chiller by sourcing a $1.93...
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    M1009 License plate light, Atlanta, Ga.

    Will it keep the police from pulling you over for lack of a tag light.. Yes Would I call it done... No Thanks for posting pictures but I had imagined it a little more done than the images you posted. Once you have it tidied up completely then post some more pictures. You can do it.
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    Where to get bilstein shocks?

    Do a Google Shoping search for Bilstein and you will see many places that sell them. Summit Racing, 4 Wheel Parts, etc.
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    M1009 License plate light, Atlanta, Ga.

    Congratulations on getting it done. Yes, some pictures would be nice also. Some Big Box Home centers have it also but you could look for a West Marine in your phone book and they should have it.
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    M1009 Glow plug override switch

    In the TM's find the electrical appendix and go to E-7 and look for wire .8 LT BLU-505 that runs between the Glow Plug Module and the Glow Plug Relay. That is the wire you want to tap with a Momentary switch. You only want the circuit made while you hold the switch. if you use a regular switch...
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    M1009 License plate light, Atlanta, Ga.

    Very true, that the T-Tap is not waterproof and can cause problems down the line. Especially in the north where there is more snow and ice but even near the coastline. The solder and liquid electrical tape is the best if you want to connect to the factory harness directly. If you want to leave...
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    M1009 License plate light, Atlanta, Ga.

    A bit bulky for my taste and you gotta paint that $h!# flat black, green, or tan to hide it. Nevertheless, if it works for you then its good. I personally hate those but they are not much different from the taps I told you about. The difference is the tap can be pulled apart and re connected...
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    Wow my M1009 belonged to a special unit!! Check out the markings I found...

    That is too funny, you have to restore that! There will be no one else with one like it. Moreover, no one, I mean no one will be cutting you off on the road for fear you will hit them.
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    m1008 shock absorbers needed...

    :ditto::ditto: I second that.
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    M1009 License plate light, Atlanta, Ga.

    Cheap multi-meter is your friend and a must and also the TM's are also your friend. Especially Appendix E of them that covers wiring. Look up E13 & E14 and see that the .8 BRN (Brown) wire is your running lights. Use a tap as in the attached image so you do not cut any wiring and tap the wire to...
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