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    goldneagle's 1985 M1008 recovery and restoration thread...

    Any drawbacks or concerns with running the two in series?
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    Ip ?

    I hope it's a lot less, for comparison: http://badgerdiesel.com/store/shop.aspx
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    Winter Oil

    We have winter air here too. Colder than Nome for Pete's sake ...
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    Very hot resistor....why?

    Antennaclimber's classic video. http://youtu.be/MTkOl947aTk Afterglow starts at 1:55 approximately.
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    blower motor question

    Warranty, 12 months vs limited lifetime.
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    Winter Oil

    I'm changing at 5K. From the LO9-2320-289-12 "2. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. CAUTION After checking or changing oil, ensure that the dipstick is pushed all the way in or oil may be pulled up the dipstick and leak out. Change engine oil and filter every six months or 6000 miles. When directed by...
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    Winter Oil

    Rotella T6 year round. No fuel additives. Both my trucks have started well sitting overnight down to -5F without the block heaters, using the TM starting procedures. I always let the trucks run a couple of minutes post afterglow when it is < 32F. Configuration: 24V. Resistor bypass. Newer...
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    Axle Shaft Installation

    On the side you don't want to check, find a way to block it so the axle shaft on that side cannot turn, in your case the right or passenger side. Easiest way might be to lock the hub and chock the tire. Then rotate the drive (propeller) shaft and report back. Don't forget to undo the blocking...
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    Injector rebuild service...?

    Different online storefronts, but yes, to my knowledge they are the same. I chose to go direct. Could not tell it from a new pump in my opinion. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?54524-What-have-you-done-to-your-CUCV-today-lately-Part-1&p=1281610&highlight=injection+pump#post1281610
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    Newbie's M1010 project

    Sweet find. Welcome and much good luck with her ...
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    Injector rebuild service...?

    I utilized Badger Diesel in Wisconsin based on what other members had reported. A rebuilt IP and injectors on one truck and rebuilt injectors on the other. Almost two years later and the trucks are running great. I also utilized their return line. No micro clamps to hassle with. Of course...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Glad no one (but the deer) was hurt.
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    Troubleshooting: M1009 - Replaced IP, Now running slow

    Great news! And good luck getting your money back from "mechanic" #1
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Are you sure your IP is not on it's way out? Clogged return fittings are a typical indication that the pump internals are disintegrating.
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    goldneagle's 1985 M1008 recovery and restoration thread...

    Looks great. Who says you can't get a great paint job with rattle cans? I'm interested to see the wheels in green. So far my personal preference is black for the wheels. Will be great to see them. Thanks for posting your progress!
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    no start condition

    Not even the glow plugs? rofl Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Congratulations on getting it sorted out!
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    M1008/28 bed bolts

    Looking really good!
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    goldneagle's 1985 M1008 recovery and restoration thread...

    What a great transformation! Keep up the good work ...
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    1009 likes rotella t-6

    T6 is fully synthetic: http://www.shell.com/rotella/products.html I've been using T6 for several years and agree, it performs well in the 6.2 http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-103/ " ( Oil Types – Synthetic / Straight varying Thickness ) Let’s look at the make up of synthetic based...
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