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  1. redline300

    New M1009 owner in Alaska...

    I put a new gen relay in and put the wiring back together. The monster started up but is still draining 5 amps continuously. I had the alt checked at O'reilly's and they said it was fine...but a friend of mine is convinced that it is still the alt. The only problem is that I can't seem to find a...
  2. redline300

    My new (to me) M1009 tire carrier

    This may be a dumb questions(sorry), but why would you want the tire outside of the truck? I have an 85 M1009 and didn't really see a prob with the tire inside the rig. Is it the look you're going for? Or is it that you want/need that little bit of extra space in the back?
  3. redline300

    New M1009 owner in Alaska...

    I am female and am just learning how to work on trucks. I bought a 1985 M1009 1 year ago....so bare with me....I truly am a fast learner..... 1st problem: Wouldn't start unless sprayed with ether. (horrible I know) ----the fix: new glow plugs, new gp relay, push button installed to activate...
  4. redline300

    Problem Starting my M1009

    I am having the SAME issue with my 1985 M1009. I thought it was the alternator but had that tested and found it was fine. Something seems to be draining the 2 brand new batteries i just bought 3 weeks ago. It ran wonderfully then wouldn't start a week ago until i had a friend jump me for 30 minutes!
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