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I did the 3.73 swap. It isn't too expensive if you get used parts and do the work yourself. Even if you just get the parts used and have some one else to the labor it isn't nearly as much as a transmission swap. I was able to do both axles for about $150 in used parts. If you pay someone to...

Pics?

Yes, the fan clutch is often faulty in older vehicles. I've run into that one before as well. The last one I bought was $40 or so.

Was the old thermostat rated for 180 and the new one rated for 195? I know that a lot of OEM thermostats are set to open at 195. In our HMMWVs in the Marines they were set to operate at 225, which I always thought was very hot and probably led to a lot of issues but I was told this was because...

Comments like Marcus made here are why SS has the reputation for being full of A-holes across all of the internet forums pertaining to trucks that I read and participate in.

So it has been a long while since I reported on this truck, but we finally got her fired up today. We tore the engine down leaving it in the truck for logistical reasons. A lot of people said we were crazy not to pull the motor out but we really didn't have room to do so in the 1 car garage and...

None of the three vehicles I bought from GL were listed as running. My Van just needed a battery, a drive shaft and a key and it ran like a champ. My M1008 needed about everything electrical as it had been a parts truck, but the engine was fine and runs strong now. My good friends M1008 looked...

Great post, thanks for the info.

GREAT looking drive train. I'm pretty jealous. What brand gauges are those?

I have the Mr. Gasket Electric pump and I use it just like you described. I have it wired to a switch in the dash and I pretty much use it for starting when the truck has been sitting for a long time. I shut it off after I start it up. I haven't changed out my fuel filter since I've had the new...

Can you update us on what happened with this issue? I'm having a similar problem and I wonder if maybe you found a solution. Thanks

I took my 1008 to 12 volt after going over many dfferent configurations. I did this more to save money as my truck didn't come with either alternator, or most of the under hood wiring harness. I would probably rather have the 24 volt system, for cold starting, but that is about it. The 12 volt...

What are the best head gaskets to use?

So in light of the compression test results on this engine and the lack of funds to buy a new long block or even do a full rebuild I am about to endeavor to re-ring this engine with minimal part replacement. I hate taking things apart and not replacing every part I can, but money talks, or the...

So I think we figured it out. Compression is at about 150 psi accross the board. Thank you all for your help but it looks like this engine needs a rebuild.

Elaborating on the idea of "fuel but no heat": Is it possible that I am getting 12 volts at each glow plug but for some reason the resistor is not allowing enough current to actually get the GPs to heat up? Just thinking out loud

Can you elaborate on the IP coil? Are you talking about the solenoid? I've not heard that term before but if you had similar symptoms I am interested in what solved your issue.

I am getting 12.- volts at each glow plug and they are all brand new, just bought them because I thought the exact same thing, no heat, but it doesn't seem to have made a difference.

How do these timing marks look to you all? I'm not a good enough diesel mech to know if they are good or not. The IP is slightly to the left of the other line. Is that retarded or advanced?

There is power to the IP, and we've bled the entire fuel system, including the filter and down to the injectors. I will listen for the solenoid on the IP, but if we've got fuel down to the injectors then it seems like the IP must be working at least to some extent. I know I replaced the flex...