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I didn't find anything wrong with the ignition wires or connectors. The alt. gage wires were almost fused together and the insulators were melting. i connected these together and the truck seems to run fine although I know I really didn't change anything and its still probly pumping too much...

Driving to work the other day I noticed the alt. gage was really high towards the 'c' and a few miles later smoke started coming from behind the dash in the area of the gage. I pulled over and tried to shut the truck off, but it kept on running with the key out! I got back in and drove towards a...

Oh, I thought I PM'd you a reply, I asked about it and apparently its not in the kind of shape you would want to use for a project. Sorry to get your hopes up!

Im in the same boat as you guys... not alot of cash to spare at the moment so the cummins swap may be more than I can manage. Luckily my dad has the same truck and just added a new cam, edelbrock intake and carb, headers and dual exhaust. The carb is just jimmy-rigged up with a coat hanger right...

Hey there, me and my father bought 2 m880s in october. I noticed you were in Ontario, my dad has a cab from a 77' warlock, not sure if that would fit? Its in storage now, ill take a look at it and get some pictures if you are interested.

There was no service manual, however these were ex government trucks and as such had to be serviced on a regular basis. Mine is ex-military with the blackout lights and my fathers belonged to a fire station. The truck has a plate inside that says it weighs 4750lbs. Im not sure if this is what...

What are some of you other m880 guys running? Has anyone ever done a manual transmission swap with good results, and if so what tranny did you use?

The valve lifters ride up and down against the cam shaft... sometimes there is a little gap between the lifter and one cam lobe. Usually the problem is simply a hydraulic lifter hasnt been getting enough oil to it. It USUALLY isnt a serious problem. Tom from alfa heaven was an honest to...

I estimate fuel consumption to be about 10-12 mpg. There are a number of modifications I plan on doing to help that out a bit. Very small amounts of acetone help boost the milage and noticably smooth out the truck. The yellow truck was in really great shape as well. It has one lifter ticking...

I have purchased a 77 m880, noticing the gas milage at around 10-12mpg. Just wondering if anyone has done anything to improve this keeping the 318 in it. A few things I have looked into which may or may not work are grooves in the head -...

Hey all, I am new to steelsoldiers. I actually bought this truck http://www.alfaheaven.com/Military%20Section/M880s/M880Pages/MD46.html that you guys were talking about before. My father picked up the red ortonville fire dept. truck as well, paying 7000 for it while I payed 5000 for this...