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I've had a leak the past few days with fuel drain back. I spotted dripping from the stock Stanadyne fuel base- right from the bottom. The bottom filter bail is warped and only the passenger side of the lower bail applies pressure to the filter to remain tightly seated. I have a new 1/2" fuel...

I mostly had this problem licked, but since I am doing some work under the engine, I thought I'd have another look. A couple of years back I replaced the starter with a Wilson MT28. I also replace suspect wiring to be sure there was no hidden corrosion clouding the issue. Now that fall is here I...

Virtually since I bought my M1009 I have had on again, off again (most off) problems with the left front signal/parking lamp. The problem was that the front side marker blinked, but the front combo didn't blink, which really pi$$ed-off oncoming left-turn traffic at four way intersections. I...

Cranked but no start this morning. I have cracked the air bleed valve and get fuel when I crank the engine. Pulled a Glow Plug- about two years old, my OHM meter says it's 2.2Ω- same as a new set of G60s on my shelf. Would the heat cause this? What else can I check?

My 1009 seems to require more warm up before the tranny gets up and moves. The last trans oil change, i noticed the filter didn't really hang on to the pickup tube. I added an extra o-ring, and it seemed to help- but was still a little slow to build pressure on cold days. I'm getting ready to...

My belts started squealing on my M1009 last week. I put it off until today. One look with the engine running told the story. The power steering pump bracket had at least one nut loose. This is the new one i got with purchase of an old P/S pump for $39? The original one had broken twice, and I...

Installed new Bilstein shocks on front and back. Also installed a new KYB on the front linkage. The rear shocks were not hard, just had to learn a few things along the way: Passenger Rear: Use a wedge to make room for your hand to get at inside rail nut- gently pry the muffler towards...

I believe that Oregon is the last state that still has stations that pump your gas by law. In most stations you can, or have to, pump your own diesel. Some big chains don't want you to do even that. Yesterday I pulled in and hopped out to initiate my fill. A younger guy comes over and asks in a...

After bumping around the sticks during deer season, I thought I'd check my headlamps on my M1009- one seemed higher than the other. Per the TM I measured the distance from flat surface to center of headlamp. It was 38". The TM says to mark the present middle of the beam (hi-beam ON) on the wall...

I'm in the middle of moving this week and I hear an odd noise as I turn off the ignition. Under the hood I find the bracket for the P/s pump cracked off on the top ear and the driver's side ear. Are there any ways to weld these up so they won't go out in the future? Are there any places to...

Weird how their camera spliced my Blazer.

I added the gauge a couple of years back, but have never felt that it was giving accurate readings. I'm thinking that the sensor in the housing does not dip low enough into the water jacket to get a reading. I have tried to "burp" the water out so there is no void left, but I think as water...

aT LEAST THAT IS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE. Sorry caps lock:oops:. When one sits in the fron passenger seat and attempts to slide it forward, it goes but feels as if it locks only on one (inboard) side. The right side of the seat seems not to be locked in place. Anyone ever have this? What is the cause?

I noticed a continuous cricket-like chirping sound coming from under the M1009 Blazer two days ago. I have not yet isolated it s it doesn't seem to present at idle in the driveway. Whenever I accelerate though I can hear it. It does not grow louder, and I don't remember it gaining intensity with...

I've been wondering since I heard about EMPs could they disable the ignition on our CUCVs? The rest of my cars have early point/cap/rotor ignitions... would they be safe? Lastly, Would the alternator diode trio be ruined?

My my M1009 came up with a busted P/s pump bracket. I lost some antifreeze during the R&R. Now I fear there is a bubble sitting under the sender. It's an aftermarket gauge sender placed in the passenger side head bung, you know the one one with the block-off plate that can be used for a real...

I apologize in advance for not having snapped a bunch of pics here. Saturday morning My p/s pressure hose was leaking at the pump. Lucky for me I was near my brother's house. He brought fluid while I dove under to tighten the seal. At his house I noticed it was still leaking. Pulled the pump...

Just discovered the last of my Treadwright Guard Dogs recaps going flat. I bough four of them a couple of years ago, and replaced them as the retreads started to separate. This last one (driver front) looked pretty good at the time I replaced the other three for tire separation, so I tried to...

Feels like it's under and towards the rear end, but I can't be sure. Anyways, I am not sure what to look for, it was happening before the U-joint at the rear axle failed and was replaced. What could this be?

After a couple of years of slamming doors to get them to latch completely, I finally replaced the strike bolt, and I am pleased with the result. I have to say that on a scale of 1-5, this job is a 2.5. It is easier if you don't run into trouble with the floating retainer inside of the jamb that...