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My starter ran away with me. It appears to have been the solenoid. However, I'm going to upgrade to the Doghead Relay when I make repairs. My question: How many fusible links get fried when this happens? I've found the one from the alternator and the one from the small wire that runs with the...

OK, I know what the TM says, but I'm asking for real-world experience or opinions. I would like to go dry on both gaskets as it has worked well for the coolant crossover pipe and the rear coolant block-off plates. I'm using the Felpro gasket kit not the gaskets that came with the pump.

Can anyone tell me where the orange wire with the fusible link goes on the passenger side alternator? The TM is not clear. It shows the Red/White wire connected to the negative alternator post and a wired labeled "Suppressor" going to ground. I disconnected the wires and am having trouble...

I cracked open an injector fitting (where the injector pipe enters) recently to see if there was fuel flow and now the thing leaks. Any tips on what I may have done wrong and how to fix it? I've tightened the fitting as much as I dare. It is on the driver's side, second from the front. I've...

I just added a second fuel tank to the right side of my '85 m1008. I wired it per the diagram, but don't seem able to get the valve or gauge sending unit on that side to activate. The valve was purchased from O'Reillys and did not come with instructions, so I wired and plumbed it based on some...

Does anybody have any transmission/transfer case torque arms they'd be willing to part with? It's a civilian application but it's supposed to fit cucv's also. My transfer case adapter is cracked and when I replace it I'd like to install those torque arms. I've looked online and can tell it's...

I read in a previous post about torque arms for the transmission and transfer case. my transfer case adapter is cracked and I am going to replace it. I have heard that the 454 set up uses torque arms between the engine the transmission and transfer case. is it possible to use the same set up on...

The TM says that if my CUCV is a late 1985 model that the oil pan will not have a lip and that RTV should be used. Mine is late '85 and has a completely flat lip. O'Reilly's 6.2 diesel oil pan gasket set has a gasket that fits across the entire width of the oil pan lip, hence the newer style...

I got a fuel tank from a junked CUCV m1008 today with intentions of adding it to the passenger side of my CUCV. Is it possible to turn the sending unit toward the inside of the truck and it still work properly? If I leave it as is, it looks like routing the fuel lines will be difficult. How...

Last night I completed my manual glow plug modification. I removed the light blue and dark blue wires from the glow plug card holder and connected them to a 60 Amperes, push-button switch from Tractor Supply. Before this modification my glow plug card would activate the plugs for 5-10...

I was wondering if someone could help me figure out which engine oil cooler line hooks to which engine oil cooler pipe. I've looked at the -20TM, but it's not totally clear. It appears that the lowest connection next to theoil filter would cause the rubber line to route across the left fender...

I've an m1008 with AC60G plugs. I noticed some time ago that the GP card would cycle the plugs more than usual and that on one of the cycles it would activate the plugs for a long time. It has gotten to the point where at least once during the warm-up period it will activate the plugs for...

I have an '85 m1008 and its cooling system is making me scratch my head. Here are the symptoms: Used to run between 182 and 195 then began running around 205 so I replaced the radiator. Then it ran around 110 to 130 from late Summer throgh now until I found a leaky freeze plug (never could...

If I wanted to add a low oil indicator to my 1008's oil pan, would the same sensor as is used in the radiator's low coolant setup work? Does anyone have suggestions for this mod?

Does anyone know who sells the engine oil cooler pipes? These are the aluminum pipes that travel behind the radiator. I've been on-line and to several parts houses and can't find any references. Thanks.

Well, I got the bed off of the beast tonight-and didn't use any cuss words. But, it was still a pain in the neck. Each bolt had its own issues, but the majority came out after I drilled off the bolt head and drove them through the bed with a cold chisel. Two bolts could not be driven through...

Has anyone installed a second tank on their m1008? I'll have my bed off for repairs and would like to add another tank to the passenger side.

I replaced my1008's radiator a few weeks ago and installed a 180* thermostat during the process. While driving, I never could get a temperature above 140*. I re-installed the original thermostat and the temperature initially went up to 160* or so, but now stays at 140* and will venture into the...

Is replacing the steel fuel line with rubber from the tank to the lift pump on an m1008 advisable? I'm getting air and if the lines are rusted, seems it would be easier to replace them with rubber.

I'd like to add a drain plug and temp sensor to my tranny pan. Where are safe locations for these items? Thanx in advance.