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Yes, it's still 24 volt. What I meant was connect both positives terminals on the batteries first, because the only thing I could find about the connection order, is that I was supposed to disconnect the negatives first. I figured that out though. So after a few days back and forth with my...

The strongest batteries seem to be side post in my area. I didn't check the really pricey ones. I can ask around more, but right now I'm trying to find the right conversion adapter. I got a darn good deal I think, about $113 a piece. After I scrap the stock ones, that will put me closer to...

Ok well of course I ran into snags with just the batteries lol. I got some batteries, 850cca a piece, so I've got enough juice. Butt the batteries have side terminals, and the adapters are kinda tapered so the connections on the truck kinda slide off, and I don't think they are big enough...

Hello all Due to financials, I couldn't work on my truck shortly after purchase 2.5 years ago. Well things have changed, and I'd love more than anything to be driving the old girl around now, after a hibernation. Now it will now be my lack of knowledge and skill that holds me back...

Hopefully I will have my ol' girl up and running properly by then. So when is that? I see you are far from home... That is pretty cool of her, I wish I had a lookout lol. Where abouts are you?

I've seen someone in a sand colored m1009 driving literally a mile from my house, twice in as many weeks. Is it one of yous guyz?

I think. You guys are experts on these trucks, while I'm novice level, trying to learn. Well here is my issue... I let the truck sit a little too long (only a few weeks), and after that, well it didn't start right. I don't know if it's supposed to or not, but my glow plug controller used to...

I searched for the better part of an hour, and I couldn't find the answer, so please don't shoot me! lol I let my m1009 sit a little to long between cranks, and now she doesn't start, dead batteries. Would a 12 volt battery charger be able to get the job done? I know one of the batteries...

I've searched a little (not a lot, don't kill me), and from what I have read, the max boost on a 6.2, safely, is 10 psi. Then they talk about running into physical limitations, without further elaboration. I have read this in more than one spot. I'm kinda new to these trucks, but I have a...

Not yet, it's on my list of things to do to this truck. I'm guessing they can have an effect?

I was driving my old girl around town today, and the shifting seemed a little funny to me. Granted this is only the 4th day I've had her out on the town, I had some small issues with her that I got sorted out, so I don't have a ton of experience with these things. While she was cold, or semi...

I drove mine for the first time in a month or so. I had some small issues with it that I had to fix, as well as get it insured, tagged, etc. I can't wait to drive her tomorrow!

I searched, didn't find anything, but I'm sure its been asked before. How exactly do you get the top off? I know the bolts and such, I'm wondering on the logistics side... I heard (probably here) that it weighs 200 lbs, so while I could move it, I doubt I could move it delicately to avoid...

I saw an article in this month's Diesel World, which discussed turbocharging the old Ford NA diesels, and our beloved 6.2. On the 6.2, torque jumped from ~260 to 380 ft-lbs, and hp rose from ~140 to 200!! That sounds like a pretty big difference to me, and I was wondering if anyone here had...

The last drive I had with my m1009, was a troubled one, and without going into it too much (I may have solved a different fuel issue), I thought I felt too much heat coming from the transmission housing. It could be my paranoia, but it felt pretty warm after a short limp home. Warm to the...

Haha, I know you guys have tons of info to help a newbie like myself out!!:D In fact, you guys have already pointed me in the right direction a few times on some issues. There are a couple of things I need to try to do on my own first, before I'm back here, asking questions. I don't wanna be...

Wow, it's good to see so many local folks here! I live in Hiram, work in Acworth, and frequent the Marietta/Kennesaw area. I'm in the process of getting mine running reliably, and I may need to hit some of you vets up!! I've still got a couple of tricks I want to try before I beg for help...

I searched, and looked at the FAQ, and that is leading me to believe the m1009 only has one fuel filter, correct? And what's the advantages of converting to the spin on type?

Thanks a lot for the reply. But mine DOESN'T click, and I haven't seen any voltage drops. Again, that's what I noticed on my 3 days of driving, before the issues. It's kinda been sitting in my driveway, getting dirty looks every time I pass it. *Don't shoot me yet, keep reading.;-)* I...

Cute, real cute. But yes, I don't have the time right this second to spend hours pouring over these manuals. I'm still in the middle of my 50 hour work week, and when I get home, it will be midnight or 1 AM, and I have neighbors, so I can't be out cranking my truck, and joyriding in it. I...