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I hate to be lazy and not research threads for this answer, but I am very pressed for time...we're getting about an inch of snow an hour. My M1009 cranks fine, but won't start. I am not getting voltage to the glowplugs when the wait light is on. I am getting 13+vdc to to relay. Anyone know...

Over the past few weeks, my truck has been starting with more and more difficulty. I chalked it up the weather getting colder, but now I can't get it to fire at all. I followed the TM on "Cranks but will not start" and have a few questions. I have half a tank of gas. I did an ohm check and...

Any Iowa (Des Moines area) members out there that can recommend a good diagnostics/repair shop? Preferably someone with CUCV experience? I plan on doing an overhaul of my M1009 and putting some money into making it a more reliable vehicle and would like some 'expert opinions'. I'm not...

Alright, I'm having staring issues. When I turn the key, the starter seems like it's grinding or catching on something. I've pulled it and inspected both the flexplate and the starter and both gears are good. I assume it is the starter, but I suppose it could be something else down the line...

I have the option of either getting a 4" lift with full springs, or a 4" lift with front springs and rear blocks. What do you guys think? The full spring lift is used, as are the shocks that come with it; but both are in good shape. I'd buy a new steering arm. The spring/block combo is...

Here's my idea. Let me know if it's ridiculous. I'm thinking of cutting the cab off of my M1009 and making it detachable. Still in the brainstorming stages here, but I was thinking of chopping it flush at the doors and just back from the windshield. At the bottom, I'd weld plates to be able...

OK, a simple fuel filter change has turned into a nightmare. Here's the deal: I drained the existing filter by loosening both vents (top and bottom) pulled the old filter off, pre-filled the new one and installed. Tightened the lower vent, left the top vent open and fuel cap open. I ran a...

Looking to install a freeze plug style block heater. First deisel, first winter with one. Anyone have an exact location/pic of where the freeze plug to install the heater is?

Alright, Gents; here's the problem: Last week I was TDY to sunny Florida and unfortunately had to let the M1009 sit here in Iowa in temps between 0-15 F. Now it won't start. It turns over fine, but seems to weaken as I keep the key turned. I purchased a block heater (the magnetic kind) and...

Well, after my front axle problem and wheel bearing replacement, I decided to take everything apart and inspect my work. Not that I don't trust myself, but as our Quality Assurance sections says: "In God we trust....all others we test, check, inspect and verify." Everything I replaced looked...

Have any of you guys installed a tachometer or an engine temp guage in your M1009/M1008? I'd like to monitor both measurements, but am not sure where to find guages that would install or how to wire them.

Alright...I just put 33" x 12.5 tires on, and everything has been going great....until tonight. After a little mudding adventure, i was driving down the highway and just about lost control of the truck! The front tires just seazed up and about threw me off the road. Before this happened, I...

Not sure if this is nomal, but I have been having a lot of trouble fueling up. I understand that diesel fuel is foamy, but I am spending 15-20 minutes at the pump every time I put gas in it. Is there anything I can do to ease the foam? Also, I have a slow seeping transmission fluid leak that...

I'm trying to decide on new tires. I have the type picked (Interco SSR TSL's), but I'm not sure about the size....Will 33 x 12.50 be the largest I can go without a lift/trimming? And if so, how much lift/trimming will I need to do if I go 35 x 12.50? Or should I stick with a skinnier tire...