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    block heater

    Recently purchased a block heater from Derby on here.Its a sb115100-000,1500w,Going to feed it from lower radiator hose,but wondering if I should run through heater core or if it would be better to route into block through a freeze plug with an adaptor welded on?Or into coolant cross-over...
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    New coolant cross-over?

    Changing coolant crossover,should I use pipe dope or Teflon tape on fittings?Or is there something better when dealing with coolant?
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    Ip ?

    Im looking at a used rebuilt IP,less than 5k miles on rebuild (750$for the rebuild),He doesn't Know what was done to pump but it was set-up for a turbo 6.2 with marine type injectors.Will it work on a N/A 6.2? I would think for 750$ it has new head and rotor,but not sure,Can I just turn it down...
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    not so cold no start.

    Sunday it was 20 out and 1009 fired up like a new truck.This morning it was 40 and no start,called boss ,took vac.day and went back to bed til it got light out.I figured GPs,which are 60Gs and pretty new.Or IP finally let go.I have clear fuel line on my return so I can keep track of air bubbles...
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    1009 likes rotella t-6

    Was 20 here this am,truck started like new,60lbs. pressure cold,40-50 psi hot,and was much more quiet than with 15w-40 rotella t3.
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    Dual oil filter manifold for 6.2/6.5?

    Has anyone seen a dual oil filter manifold on any 6.2/6.5 in the scrap yards? Probably on commercial vehicles or school buses?
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    CUCV Starter question

    Ill be changing out my starter on Saturday for another 24v GR,both are Chinese,The one Im pulling isn't fried,would it be worth it to have it rebuilt? Or just scrap it?
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    Bostic Motors block heater

    I ordered one,freeze plug heater 1000watt,says made made in the good ole USA,but when you get it its stamped made in Canada.Anyone else use one.
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    1009 6.2 IP, lift pump

    Is it bad on injector pump to run with no lift pump operating? I have an electric pump on mine and have it keyed to on but also have a manual switch I turn off when I glow it.Sometimes I forget to turn lift pump back on.It runs fine without it.But wonder if Im overworking IP.
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    compression tester

    Just ordered a kent moore J-26999-30 adapter for compression test on 6.2,any input on a comp. gauge that's compatible with this adaptor,if it tests good going turbo.
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    1009 6.2 NA regear with a 700r4

    Would like to regear my 1009,what would be a good gear with a 700r4? Looking for improved acceleration and decent MPG.
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    New batt. cables

    Getting ready to replace/ upgrade batt.cables and power feed to 12volt power port and glowplug solenoid.Will also be bypassing 24/12 resistor.I have optima redtops,Ruffstuff batt box.gonna run 1/0 gauge batt.and starter cables and would like to run 4 ga.over to 12v pwr.port and GP solenoid.Would...
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    Silly ? but curious.

    This morning I accidently hit turn signal switch with key in off position,and they work with key off.Is this normal?
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    NP 205 in a 1009

    What all do I need to put a NP205 in my 1009? Want to twin stick.
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    vacuum regulator valve ?

    Where can I find the rubber part that joins the vac. lines to the regulator on the IP? Its 2 input 2 outlet all female.
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    block coolant drain behind motor mount thread size?

    I want to use the drain behind motor mount to feed my kim hotstart tank style block heater any one know size and thread count?Has anyone done same thing?I want to keep everything on pass. side,then straight up to heater core.85 6.2 1009.
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    A better starter,12 or 24v

    Mean Green Starters and alts.I just got an email they have starters in 12 and 24v,pricey but look high quality.have to be better than the nearly 125$ china starters..
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    Runs rough at idle?

    My 85 1009 runs great at every speed but idle,I drive it about 100 miles per day,speeds up to 70 mph,runs very well 20mpg,but idles like it has a big cam in it,and blows black smoke at idle. IP or injectors,or both ? Also starts great when warm but not so good when cold.Has elect.fuel pump...
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    Serpentine belt for 85 1009

    Im wanting to switch from 24 volt starting system to 12 volt to eliminate an alt.and some belts.Want to go serpentine system,What year model 6.5 setup should I look for?
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    Quick IP ?

    Tonight pulled check valve off IP,its one piece,no glass ball and no place one would fit,really don't think its a check valve,can blow thru both ways,inside is reduced way down.It also has an o ring gasket red orange in color.Is this a newer style IP? Sorry its a 1985 M1009 6.2.
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