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Heater Blower Motor Replacement Replaced the blower motor on my M1008A1. The old one worked, but recently the heater fuse melted. I decided to replace the motor to be safe. Used NAPA 655-1076. Unfortunately made in China, but looks to be a decent quality for the approx. $20 it cost. Plus...

Experiences with CUCV Electric Agreed. Any issues I've had were fixed ASAP. These are just my thoughts regarding the service John provides. Not intended to criticize anyone's perspective, just sharing mine for whatever it's worth: I can't begin to imagine the amount of time I would have...

Are you sure it was diesel and not condensation? How did you determine it was diesel out of your exhaust?

Sounds like one of two things may be at issue, especially since you can get more in if you go slowly. 1) It might be that your vent tube may be plugged up. There is a vent tube that runs alongside the larger fill tube towards the rear of the truck. If you look carefully inside the filler...

Roadtest Update - Rebuilt Injection Pump and Injectors Road test complete. As smooth as a 6.2 can be. Timing is set dead on to the mark and she definitely sounds more like a real diesel than before. She isn't going to set any land speed records, but she now has plenty of reserve power...

+1 on Doghead and Warthog's comments. In addition, the 60G's are self-regulating. This should mean a lower chance of swollen plugs and a longer life to them. I replaced the original 25+ year old AC's in my M1008A1 with 60G's. Starts almost instantly in the cold after "wait" time.

Starter rebuild or replace If you are going to replace the "Bendix" you might as well get the starter rebuilt. It sounds like the starter solenoid or "Bendix" is not engaging properly. As they say in medicine, it is likely that there are "multiple co-morbid disorders" in your starter. If you...

Rebuilt Injection Pump and Injectors So, I was driving my M1008A1 to my sons robotics tournament about two weeks ago when, as I was climbing a good hill on the interstate she started to lose power, sputter a little, and dump some bluish smoke. I knew I needed a new IP as there had been a...

Possible Glow Plug Failure If your wait light seems to be taking a lot longer, consider that the GP controller card will vary the wait time based on the load as well as the engine temperature. IIRC, this was to compensate for GP failure, increasing the time as more GP's fail based on current...

Alternator 'R' and 'W' terminal tachometer feed This is correct. Inet search for 'R' and 'W' alternator terminals. They are tied in to a single pole of the rectifier bridge and produce approximately 7 volts AC unregulated output. There are multiple uses for these terminals including the...

Please keep us posted. I am contemplating the same set of questions, and have also narrowed it down to 700R4/4L60 or a GV. Very interested to see how this goes for you and what the driving experience becomes. Please consider posting a video of driving the truck before and after the install...

Hey rsh, what model Hella's and where did you get them? Price please? Thanks!

That would be outstanding IMO. He is great to deal with. My alternators are doing just fine after rebuild. His kits are complete and the prices are fair.

Brand and model please? Durability and reliability? Many thanks ...

You may have some luck here: http://www.aspwholesale.com/index.php Although, like prairie suggests if CUCV Electric were to offer a kit ...

Engine Block Heater NAPA no longer seems to be carrying the Balkamp engine block heater. They are carrying the KATZ's line now, manufactured for Balkamp. I picked up part #11612 for both of my trucks, which is what KAT's listing calls for in the 6.2/6.5 engines. Check their listing at...

Agreed on the frame. A noted weak spot on these trucks, especially if the truck has been heavily used. What I do to find the issue in steering is to climb under the front of the truck while an assistant moves the steering wheel back and forth. I do NOT do this with the truck running. Check...

Accessory Belt Replacement Replaced the belts on my M1009 and M1008A1 with the following parts obtained from RockAuto: Power Steering = Gatorback 15461 Driver's Alternator = Gatorback 15581 Passenger Alternator = Gatorback 15491 After the 15 minute run in, and use of the Gates 91107 KRIKIT...

Engine Idle Speed Checked and set the idle/fast idle speeds on my M1009 and M1008A1 using: http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-photo-sensor-tachometer-66632.html and the procedures in the TM. Don't forget the 20% off coupon from HF if you buy this tachometer. Before using it, I tested the...

Harmonic Damper Replacement Replaced the original harmonic damper (a.k.a. harmonic balancer) on my M1009 and M1008A1. Used ATP #102059 from RockAuto. Parts are made in China now. These DO NOT come with a new woodruff key. I understand that the Dorman parts are provided with a new key. I...