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There could also be an issue with the ignition switch behind your dash on the steering column. It is rod operated from your key cylinder and if the switch doesn't return back from ignition start all the way back, you will need to replace the switch so that it has a good return spring in it and...

Don't forget that "J" code diesel engine, otherwise they'll start looking up parts for a 454.

One more quick update. Got all of my service lights worked out and they are operating as designed now. Also scratched in the starter relay mod as well as dressing the harness up with some hockey tape for more structure. Replaced all the bulbs in the instrument cluster and cleaned that up while I...

It's possible that their fix fiasco has messed up your glow plug relay on the firewall, engine bay side. If that is your new problem, a new relay/solenoid like that shouldn't be hard to find, as any parts store should have fender mounted solenoids like that in stock. I know that for mine, I...

So long as all the wires that are supposed to go to the top bar are attached to the top bar and wires supposed to be attached to the bottom bar are attached to the bottom bar where the circuit can close, it's really semantics about what wire goes to what post. To be fair, unless you have other...

So, for the hood latch system on your truck, it should be a two piece kit. The first will look like this Any binding with this or a deformed spring on the back can cause issues when releasing the hood. For this, I would try soaking the pin on the back where your claw articulates at with PB...

Hey bubbagump, just figured I would show you what I've done to make my 1031 work with an under the hood electrical kill switch. In case you wanted to make any adjustments, since a picture is better than a wiring diagram for some things. The longer negative cable goes to the middle connection...

Am also interested in this. I have the new flange seals and was planning to add a small layer of red high temp rtv to both sides of the gasket when I finish up my brake job. But I will wait for the guru's wisdom before I pull the trigger.

Sorry about that, Mshawnm, there is a screw on the front side of the solenoid that you can screw clockwise or counter clockwise with a flat blade screwdriver from underneath your engine side thermostat housing. The solenoid itself will be on the top of your injection pump and to the right a...

Progress update for the day. I looked at the back of the fuse panel today as well as the wiring diagrams in the -20 and noticed the diodes on the back of the hazard and turn signal flashers that looked a little melty. I figured that if those were enough to kill a horn circuit, they might be...

Just to post an update, I've started diggin into the wiring on the truck and am slowly coming back up from the deep dive. I screwed myself when I hooked up the service light circuit to the positive terminal on the rear battery instead of the negative and double-volted that mess. All I had to do...

I figured with the corona nonsense causing a big ruckus that the Badger Diesel shop linked above wouldn't be quick to ship like before the outbreak. With the O'reillys having one in the state, it would be much quicker to start rummaging through all the wiring issues this truck has. Might have...

Just posting an update for the folks that are interested. I replaced the fuel injection pump in the truck, a 2520 I believe, with a rebuilt 2544 from Oreilly's and have been able to start and stop the truck on demand. Thank you all so much for the help.

Those prices are a whole lot better than what I could get at the O'reilly's. I'll definitely be looking into them, hopefully they'll still ship with this corona lockdown happening around the country. Thank you

Thank you for letting me know that, I was in the process of replacing all the shoes and hardware around the truck before I did a flush on the JB8 brake system. I had picked up a quart bottle of DOT 3, but thankfully I haven't put any in the master cylinder yet. I'll make sure to stop by the...

So, I just remembered that I had asked about this a while back and forgot that I took the multimeter out back to test the power to the injection pump. Coming from the positive terminal of the front battery, there was 12v to all three plugs on the injection pump that I could find. Coming from the...

I appreciate it. I know before I get it registered, I'm gonna have to flush my brake system from the old DOT3 fluid in there cause my brakes don't really kick in until they're at the floor, so I'm gonna get that done as soon as I get the new pads and shoes in. Just to make sure the parts store...

Understood, I'll start researching into injection pumps now to price them out. I figure being a 34 year old truck, it probably will need it. I'll check voltage to the pump tomorrow with the multimeter just to make sure that it isn't receiving power when the ignition is not in the on position. As...

Good evening all, I'm a new proud owner of a M1031 CUCV in southern North Carolina. I acquired the truck not running on 30 December and was able to get the truck running on the 1st of the year with a swap of the starter. On day one, I changed the engine oil and filter as well as the fuel filter...