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  1. Shane M

    fumoto valve

    So its that time again, time to change over oil for the summer. I wanted to try a fumoto valve but when I got the part in the threads were too fine. I ordered it based on the make model and engine. Called the manufacturer and they didnt know what the deal was so i returned it and got a refund...
  2. Shane M

    Warn belleview model 6000

    Found a warn belleview model 6000 on craigslist for cheap and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them. Theyre rated at 8000 lbs. Just aeeing if its worth spending $200 on as opposed to apending a grand on a new one. Thanks in advance
  3. Shane M

    Alternator rebuild issue...

    So I bought an alternator rebuild kit from napa.... it's the wrong one as I found out after taking the alternator apart. My question for everyone is, where can I get the right rebuild kit? And is it okay to drive the truck without this alternator? I figure it wasn't doing anything before and...
  4. Shane M

    Passenger side drum brake seized up-

    Hey everyone, So I live up in Alaska now and Mt M1028's passenger side drum brake seized up, in a Starbucks parking lot. Started working on it and come to find out to get the drum off I need to take the spindle nut out. Have yet to be able to find one in an auto parts store in the Anchorage...
  5. Shane M

    M1028 frame stiffening idea, yay? or nay?

    So I see alot of pictures of older trucks offroading and rock climbing with significant frame flex between the cab and bed. So i was thinking would making an 'x' brace to further strengthen the frame help? Kind of like subframe connectors? I was thinking making the 'x' brace and welding it to...
  6. Shane M

    m1028 installed auxiliary fuel tank... now truck wont start

    Hey everyone, Back in December I came home on leave and installed an auxiliary fuel tank in my m1028. It seems that immediately after installing it, it wouldn't start. Unfortunately since I wasn't able to get it to start I obviously wasn't able to drive it back to NC. SO I bought a flight. Well...
  7. Shane M

    730 Mile trip prep. NC to MA

    Hey everyone have had my M1028 for about a month now, going through and making sure everything is squared away mechanically. Changing fluids and making some necessary small changes to make a long haul a bit easier. Already planning on adding a oil pressure gauge and temp gauge. The trip is in...
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