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Here is what i used for my fuel tank strap buffers. Easy to install without sliding off! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMYQ_mUkg8

I have had fuel problems since I have gotten this 09 running a couple of years ago. First off it was air in the fuel then water. I have installed a spin on fuel filter and that solved my problem until the other day. After driving up to a friends hunting cabin it died when I got back on the main...

It seems I work on this thing more than I drive it. Its nothing like my deuce. With that said I have had bad luck with starters. Mine has recently been doing this ( see video) When I pull the starter I noticed my support bracket is gone. The flywheel looks worn but isn't destroyed by any means...

Long story short, over the winter we had a huge snow storm and the bows that hold my cargo cover didn't make it. (pictures below). Also, the buildings that houses the all of the hazmat response equipment for the team that I run also didn't make it. The town offered to let us use the old National...

I am getting air in my fuel and am looking to do a spin on conversion, but I want to be able to see if there is any water collected in the filter. I was searching the internet and came across this. Fram, cat and napa all make replacement filters for them and they are pretty cheap. What do you...

First off sorry for what is going to be a long post, but is seem as soon as you fix one problem with these trucks two more arise. First here is the back story (Story: We were up on the mountain and my 09 died out (water in the fuel) While trying to solve that problem my starter quit engaging...

Seems like it is that time if the year, "starter problems". Good news my buddies starter issues have been fixed, now I have my own. Story: We were up on the mountain last night and my 09 died out (water in the fuel) While trying to solve that problem my starter quit engaging (just clicked)...

A close friend on mine who is a couple of hours away and new to the MV family called me today and said a bunch of wires burnt under his hook... After talking to him I have narrowed it down to a runaway starter. Its a 1986 m1009 low miles. Attached is the photos that he sent me. He also noted...

Here are a couple of pics of the hitch i made yesterday... It isn't a class three but i would bet its strong enough to hold the weight that the pintle hitch will. I will have a build video on my youtube channel..

The other day I noticed that my thermostat was not opening, top hose was swollen and lots of pressure on the cooling system. I have yet to put a gauge in (its on the to do list but the dummy light was not on. Well I went to napa and picked up a 381-191 (hockey puck) thermostat. Well, I...

quick question on Pass side alternator wiring VIDEO (FIXED) just a quick ? about where two wires go, video below. The wire coming form the bat. side of the alternator and the 12v hot wire coming from the plug, they will run to the pos. side of the bus bar correct? when i bought this vehicle...

I ran across this for sale today, the guy said its an old Air Force suburban used to haul equipment. The inside looked just like the m1009, bare bones blackout lights etc... I have always heard there were no suburbans in the cucv program. Just wanted to get some input. I may call and get the...

Glow Plug drama video question http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86-Ksv54Xyc&feature=youtu.be

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My m1009 Build thread. VIDEOS no pics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4r-9a3K5eg

I searched all over SS and could not find anything about blow off valves... has anyone ever put a blow off valve on their turbo?

I just removed my rack and spare tire to make room for my generator that i am getting ready to mount.. i have four spare tires mounted in the bed, but i would like to relocate the other somewhere else. has anyone done this before? i searched the forms and couldn't find anything about it. i was...

i am getting ready to change my front axle seals and boots and was wondering where to get the best seals and boots at? i have looked all over the forums and net and there is a lot of debate on which seals to use. Also, what is a good price for them, the boot kit was like $86 and seal kit was...

I have read a lot about battery cut off switches. I have a 12v 180amp cutoff switch and was wondering about just putting it on the negative “ground” side. Essentially just gutting off the ground to kill the batteries.