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I just did last weekend and both are at factory standards,(925cca) 12.73v. Its only in the morning during damp or wet mornings (fall here in Maine now 45°-55° in the mornings) starts fine every other time during the day.
So this problem has started when it's been cool in the mornings(damp or dewy out). My batteries are charged(new) connections are tight, all fused are good. Can't find any ground issues, my dash lights are dim. The starter doesn't even click. Voltage meter needle isn't showing any power. This is...
The only saw I had was a sawsall (riciporcating saw) so it was hard to make precise cuts. I had to stencil out a piece of sheet metal and tac weld in place then grind the welds to smooth the surfaces of the weld. I then coated the fender well with herculiner. The red paint you see in the picture...
Not sure if the right spot to ask, but what military trailers where designed for the M1009 ? Or what military trailers will work with it ? Using the pinal mount. Thanks.
Very nice! Thanks for the help /advice. I'm trying to find a used one for cheap up here in Maine but I may break down and go to one of the plow distributors around the area. If I can find a fisher mount I can get a plow from a friend
I'm actually doing it this weekend, just wear some good rubber gloves and a cheap face mask and you'll be fine , I'm doing from the tail gate all the way to the dash . Make sure you clean the surface and tape anything you don't want painted. Let me know how yours turns out! I have a 1009 btw
Hey, I'm looking at getting a snow plow for my m1009 for the next 2 winters till i move back to NC. My usual plow truck is down. I was wondering what types are best and any advice would be best. I am just looking to plow my driveway(200ft) when it snows nothing crazy. Pictures would be cool. I'm...
Well today I had to buy a new rear battery. Had to replace the old military one. Advance auto tested it... Had 7 cranking amps. Now I am getting a Gen 2 light. The truck was converted to 12v by the previous owner. Only using the driver side alternater.