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USAFSS-ColdWarrior , Somebody once said that they learn more by listening than by talking. I don't have much to contribute, but I sure have learned a lot by questions like this that have been posted and the generous and accurate replys that are offered by the members. I have waited long and...

:shock: Metal?

jbingvtx. Now THAT was funny!:)

I flew into the Dominican Republic about 10 years ago and the first thing I saw before we hit the runway was about 6 C-47s lined up along the runway with palm trees between them. I love the tropics....

Wait, wait, I know! Because they are COOL!:jumpin:

Well, everything electrical runs on smoke. You let the smoke out and it doesn't work anymore....:)

I am considering a 1009 that the dealer says will only run for a few minutes before it dies because the charging system needs fixing. I posted that question because I thought that a diesel will continue to run with no electrical. A reply indicated there is a low voltage issue that will shut...

Soooo, to be less/more blubbering: How much are new alternators? Or to have them rebuilt? Is running for a few minutes and dying really an electical issue with a diesel, or could it be more related to fuel delivery problems-IP ect.?:lost:

I found a 1986 M1009 with 40XXX miles. The "dealer" says it needs to be jumped and will run for a few minutes before it dies. They claim it is the charging system, and it will need to be towed or trailered. Thoughts please. Is this just as safe a bet as a GL purchase. I know at least if I...