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Recently came across these,FLX-32082 and FLX-32084,would make temp.probe install a snap,If they fit our rad. hoses,also if you run an alum. radiator you can install an anode to fight corrosition,FLX-32060..
My 85 1009 has an extra fuel outlet line,right rear,with a valve on it,Topgun217 told me soldiers used to gravity feed fuel to heaters for there tents from the fuel tank,
Has anyone switched factory tank(25 gal.) to a spectra 31 gallon tank,I know I will need the longer straps, but will the tank skid plate still fit? Fact. tank is 10.75 deep and 31 gal. is 12.75 deep..
I really want one, but drive my 85 1009 year round,do you think they would hold up in Ohio winters ? And if I can get rid of rear glass and regulator Icould weld in a recessed license plate mount ,wheels turning now!
odometer turned 79k today,bought in 4-2012,with 65k.we had a rocky start (runaway starter)But now we have been blissfully in love for lots of miles,We have decided shes worth investing some more $ into,bodywork and paint and a stereo system! and a soft top..
My 85 1009 did same thing,got a new hydroboost unit,and a new master cylinder as I wasn't sure which was leaking,that and they both have to come off so it was cheap insurance..and I wanted to replace all my brake fluid to dot-5,Install was pretty easy if I remember correctly.seems like there was...
When its warm it starts in an instant,better than any gas vehicle,will look at check valve though,seems like it started doing this off and on after I ran her out of fuel..
Idle speed seems right,gen. lights work correctly.might throw on an electric pump and see if that helps.One other thing I have noticed is when truck sits for 12 or more hours and I go to start it if I crank over for 5-10 seconds then glowplug it,it starts right up..odometer is at 77,200 miles,I...
Just finished spin on fuel filter upgrade,turned out nice, but M1009 still idles kinda rough,whats next step?Starts better, runs better,but still sounds like a diesel with a big cam at idle..
I ended up keeping 2.25 back to mufflers,was in great shape,then installed 3 inch moroso spiral flow muffs and 3 inch tails,runs much better,but might add an h-pipe I have left over from my other project,1009 is on youtube search rsh4364 to listen,thanks for input guys..the x-pipe is going on my...
I plan on adding a factory type posi unit to my front end,they put 8.5s in everything,look for 72-81 z-28s and trans ams,80s buick grand nationals and olds 442s,lots of perf. cars had 8.5s,there are lots of guys running 600-700hp thru an 8.5. at the strip,
Looking to upgrade frnt. and rear diffs.with 3:42 gears,and thinking about limited slip unit in front,and a new locker in rear,Its a 85 M-1009 with 10 bolt 8.5 with 28 spline axles,Whats a good rear locker that is pretty much a bolt in ? Also any advice on frnt. diff.
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