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If I wanted to do something cool and different,I would go with 6.5 turbo exhaust manifold on drivers side,then 2.5 crossover to a 6.5 turbo exhaust manifold on passenger side,then 4 bolt flange where turbo would bolt on to a 3" or 4" exhaust pipe straight up thru hood. Just a thought.
In my 85 1009 I would use or lose 1qt every 3k,my 86 doesn't lose or use even a qt.every 3k.I run rotella t-6 in each.I suspect my 85 had 164k on it not 64k,but oil psi at idle was 18 when hot and compression on cylinders was still in 375 psi range.The 86 carries 25 for oil pressure when hot and...
Worked on the 86 1009 today.Trying to get more heat,discovered the cable for going from hot to cold setting not attached to lever on heater box,re-attached cable and went to adjust hot to cold and something broke behind heater control panel.Now I know why it was not connected,cable seems to be...
Looked at tires in person today,I think the 285-75x16 would be a good fit for the 1009.I currently run 33-10.5 x15s.The 285s are 1/5" taller,7/10" wider sidewall and 1" wider tread width.Now I need to figure out what backspace wheels I need.4',4.25" or4.5'.
Most people can identify rust problems,leaks and such.But with the cucvs you almost need someone who has a history with one to spot the tough things,wireing,missing brackets,unwanted modifications.If you can take a bunch of picts.and post on here before you buy someone can surely lead you in the...
Thankyou,this is not my thread but one I found which is old.I just thought it was interesting how some guys ran 35s on a non lifted 1009??Was not doubting your input or info.I also got tired of trying to find the thread and figured this would help me find it faster.And by the way your 1009 looks...