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  1. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    Sounds good to me. I will inspect the bearings closely before I put it all back together.
  2. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    Good evening all, Just looking for input. I am now shopping for rear diff rebuild kits and no spin parts. Has anyone had any experience with the following items: Power Torque Differential Rebuild Kit - 744A004 Yukon (YK GM14T-A) Master Overhaul Kit for GM 14T Differential 4.8 4.8 out of 5...
  3. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    Good afternoon, all. Looking for assistance and thoughts today. I finally had a chance to remove the rear diff cover today. Thinking I would finally up the rear end so I could think about putting the box back on. I found a lost of rust in the gear oil, more importantly there was a LOT of metal...
  4. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    A question for the community. does anyone have access to an M1031 SCEM body that is not going to used or may be available for parts? I am looking to replace the shelves that were removed on the driver’s side of the box, all three compartments past the generator controls. And maybe one on the...
  5. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    Brown 383 is 30051 Green 383 is 34094 Black is 37030 thanks for all the responses. School is out now so I should be able to get more done over the next few weeks.
  6. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    Good evening all! I finally have progress to report. 1. rear brakes are complete 2. Front brakes and hubs had already been serviced by the PO (fire dept) 3. Happy to report that going to home depot to get behr paint is not as difficult as the painting thread had described. Giving the 5 digit...
  7. deank

    M1009 to M1008 differential gear ratio swap

    Very true! The last time I rebuilt any axle was about 1985 while working as a technician for a pontiac dealer.
  8. deank

    M1009 to M1008 differential gear ratio swap

    9-2320-289-34P Typo
  9. deank

    M1009 to M1008 differential gear ratio swap

    TM 9-2320-20-34P Figure 98 Item 30
  10. deank

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    Thank you for the facebook link for the usb ports.
  11. deank

    Vin frame number location?

    On my 1986 M1031 the frame location for the VIN is on the top of the frame on the right side behind the cab. I had the bed (work box) off when I found it.
  12. deank

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    Where can I find one of those USB ports?
  13. deank

    New Member Pensacola, Florida (Born/Resident)

    Welcome to steel soldiers the most in depth resource of knowledge you will find from the most in the know. Deank Inverness FL
  14. deank

    84’ M1009 Glow plugs

    It may be that I have really fortunate with glow plugs both in the service and on my own MV. Each time I have encountered swollen plugs I have used an open ended wrench just smaller than the socket that fits the glow plug for pulling leverage and then attached needle nose vise grips to the glow...
  15. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    picked up the new tires. Firestone destination xt 265/75r16. waiting for the drums to be turned, hopefully won’t need new ones.
  16. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    It has been a while. Have not done much lately except replace the rear brakes. I did encounter one wierd item that I would like some opinions on. When turning the brake drums there was one band about an inch wide starting about one inch from the edge (where the drum is the thickest all the way...
  17. deank

    MP Push Bumper & bolt together Brush Guard Kit.

    Especially if you can keep your brushguard.
  18. deank

    84’ M1009 Glow plugs

    I used a cutting metal wheel on a dremel.
  19. deank

    84’ M1009 Glow plugs

    You may need to trim the connector on the glow plugs. I had to do that on the ones I bought. They work really well.
  20. deank

    PSA for Silicone Brake Fluid

    The trick to getting the dust seal set correctly is to install the inner o-ring first(lubricated with your choice of brake fluid), then install the dust seal all around in its slot in the caliper. Then lightly coat the piston with brake fluid and place it on top of the dust seal. Using a low...
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