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thanks. I guess the torn rubber boot isnt causing any immediate problems.

On my M1008, passenger side of the transfer case, there is a hose leading to something that looks like a miniature vacuum modulator valve. What is that thing? Cant find it in the manual. but I dont know what it is called. Whatever it is , it looks like mine is ripped. Is that a vacuum hose...

My M1008 engine brakes in 3rd gear until it hits 35 mph, then it breaks loose and free rolls until stopped. In second gear, I dont get any engine braking. In first gear, it engine brakes all the way until stopped. Anybody know what is going on? I would expect to always have it engine...

Ok, so I replaced the connector, and still no gen 2 light. Then I started in on the dash. Tore everything out, and found the bulb socket was falling out of the plastic circuit sheet. I cant believe they made cars like that. It seems so flimsy. Polished all of the terminals, and bent the arms to...

I dove into the gen 2 light problem, expecting to find myself taking apart the dash. I started at alternator 2 on the passenger side, looking for the brown and red wires. When I touched the radiator hose that runs across the top of the alternator,over the top of the plactic connector, a big...

Excellent! I will give this a shot. I was trying to fix it on the truck. I didnt think just to unplug the whole thing.

OK, one more .....My left tailight: brake light works, turn signal works, but running light does not. I replaced the bulb and that didnt help. Can anybody give me a clue where to start? My tailights are a mess because of Is there anywhere that sells the whole tail light harness? My tail...

Its seems odd that everybody has corrosion specifically on the gen 2 socket. doesnt it??? My gen2 light isnt working either. Someone below says something that implies that the faulty light prevents the gen 2 from charging the battery. Is this true?? I thought I would just leave it alone, since...

I think I see something white plastic clipped on the the steering column just in front of the firewall. I thought that was the neutral safety switch. No? It must be something else. So I will be taking apart the steering column I guess.

Sept 1986

Starting Problem:Intermittent starting: I have a M1008 with the doghead mod. Sometimes when I try to start, I turn the key and get absolutely nothing. When it is hot in the cab (120-130 F), the problem is worse. If I can get it cooled down, and jiggle the shifter, then it usually starts right...