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Glow Plug Test / Check Procedure Thanks Floridianson. I know what you describe is a popular test procedure. I do have a concern with it though. From the -20, Semi Annual Electrical Wiring Check "a. Disconnect each glow plug lead and check for resistance between glow plug terminal and...

Yes. Check the expected bulb life and compare it to standard bulbs. Life is pretty short but the light output is very noticeable. I tried the Silver Stars a few years ago. Didn't pay attention to the rated life. After I blew a set in a short time, learned about the life expectancy, and...

Spark plugs fire at tens of thousands of volts. Your glow plugs operate at 12-15 volts or thereabouts. Just a small difference here :mrgreen: Most silver anti-sieze compounds actually have tiny glass beads suspended in a form of grease. Most people use far too much. To be certain you...

Outstanding news! It payed to take your time on this. I know it was a couple of weeks, but man you got a lot done. And, this thread is bound to help someone else out. This site/community is a tremendous asset. Well done all!

Wilson Electric Alternator - Field Report The short answer is, not quite. Circuits inside the alternator will allow some current to flow to ground that will be picked up by your meter depending on the polarity of the ohmmeter. Plus, you really have to open it up to put the fan and pulley on...

Exactly! A little rubber to keep the banging down though.

Don't forget your injectors ... Count me in with them. Badger Diesel. Price is incredible in my opinion for what you get. He does charge core up front, but was very prompt in returning the core. Don't forget your injectors as well. My understanding is that, especially for trucks that sat...

Agreed. The -10 definitely intends to utilize the pintle vs. a frame mounted receiver. I believe the OP wanted to know if the pintle from the M1008 rear bumper mounted to the M1009 could handle the loads he mentioned. I am not of the opinion that the bumper is the primary limiter to towing...

CUCV Towing Capacities. Pretty sure: From the -10 (I fixed some obvious OCR issues)2-14. TOW A TRAILER/AIRCRAFT a.Towing Capacities of CUCV Models. 1) M1009. Equipped to tow M416 Series 1/4 ton trailers with maximum towed load of 1200 pounds for both cross-country and highway travel. Load...

Much appreciated Plowboy. I was hoping FMJ could confirm the source he used. It helps validate that the source you provided is still viable if he used it, or provides an alternate if he didn't. He is the only one who can confirm what he used.

FMJ, where did you get them? Part numbers? Price paid if possible. Thanks!

Modified M1009 Towing Capacity A couple of things to consider: 1) The frame of the M1009 is lighter duty than the K30 based trucks 2) Tow rating is dependent on a number of considerations, which include: a. vehicle strength (which it appears you are most concerned with here, my response is...

CUCV's in the snow! I am just a few miles from the 40" record snowfall in a single night's storm.

Just my $.02, but I would replace all the injectors as a set if I found one bad. If you are running the original IP and injectors, in my opinion it is just a matter of time before they go. I replaced all of mine recently with reman'd pieces from Badger Diesel. Outstanding pieces. Truck runs...

You may want to see if ARP makes them. I tried to check but my 'puter is puking on their site tonight for some reason.

Slow down before something really bad happens! Whoa there my friend! Slow down before something really bad happens. If you want to do the work yourself, please spend considerable time with the posts on the 24 volt hybrid system in these trucks along with time with your new best friend, the...

I guess that's why I'm bald? (ROFL)rofl

Don't sweat the little mistakes. We all make them. Turn signal issues you described are common. That ground terminal is a weak point. Sockets are available at multiple places, including RockAuto, LMC and NAPA. 1984 K30 pickup. Side markers too. Your doing great with this. You'll be...

Just replaced mine with the Spectra Premium/Cooling Depot part # CU850 from RockAuto.com About $300 if you use the %5 discount coupon. 4 core copper and brass construction. Zero issues with getting the cooler lines to work. There is a second "collar" molded into the plastic of the "original"...

Marcus is correct. I would toss out any testing results you obtained before the cable removal. In other words, start at the beginning of the diagnostics again. But, you will be ever so much more proficient at it :mrgreen:. Keep plugging at it (pun intended). You'll resolve this issue.