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you guys are awesome, thank you! I drilled and bought a couple extractor kits. I broke like 4 regular bits, broke like 6 left handed bits, one reverse bit grabbed one of the bolts way up there in the block. (nope I didn't have any sticking out of the block to do the weld a washer trick on) so...

1985 m1009 6.2 So, finally happened the starter bolts both broke off up in the block yesterday. thankfully in my driveway. started attempting to drill them out. the extractor kit I had didn't do the trick. So got some new one extractor kits coming, got new starter bolts, but might end up having...

the image files that give a visual are 404 dead links. fyi. was about to tackle the horn diode issue.

update: Thank the Lord simple tranny service, new filter and fluid. Went with Valvoline ATF GM Chevy flavor. Also added some Lucas and I haven't heard it purr so smoothly. Shifting better. So thankfully I did not need a rebuild. Thank you for the advice SS. Keep Truck'n

So 400 hydromatic is the TH400 ... why would the tranny not be the TH700 ? there is a GMC suburban that has a TH700 says is it compatible. sorry answered my own question. gearing is different on the th700.

very true about the air filter top. There's that perfect tightened down spot. too loose my ride makes noise, too tight and the same. I found a perfect area not too tight and not too loose. resolved that noise from engine bay. nice one Snow.

Nice thread!

1985 M1009 6.2. Looks all stock original. So transmission is making a winding up noise as I go down the road. Best description I can give is one of those fast remote control cars you build sound to me. Just started couple days ago. Feels like tranny is on its way out. Was told by auto shop guy...

that is true Barrman. thanks ... thanks LFU & TGP. was considering a clear hose to put right there so I can see the fuel.

quick question.. if ya know off the top of your head... what size is the pressure hose on top of the engine feeds into IP. you know the one that stears right at you top center front?

sounds good to go. I'm on it. will charge over night and bleed again tomorrow and try and start... I did test batts and both were holding steady at around 12.45.

totally agreed. so running out of fuel can make what I experienced happen? squealing belts and such?

Need a little help. Not sure if I ran it out of fuel or not as gas gauge isn't a new one. Truck has been starting up fine, running good. yesterday it cut off on me. coasted to stop. truck started reluctantly drove another 100 feet or so cut off again. I put 5 gals of fuel in tank. I got truck...

Really Nice of you Swiss. Needed a card to make it to our 45th POTUS Inauguration in Wash. DC January 20th 2017 in the 85 M1009 that had starting issues. Thanks to the Immediate and lightning fast ACTION when called to duty to help one patriot make it to the most important day in this great...

ORDERED 2 CARDS. thanks Ant!

Big time appreciate that. thanks Ant

So Antennaclimber. Where we at on a New 2017 Sale? Waiting for an answer on that so I know where to buy from today. Not bitching, was nice and patient all weekend.. Truck is sitting waiting for a new card. I got my new solenoids and relays, got my doghead will by arriving today, fixed my starter...

Tinstar speaks with wisdom. totally necessary.... Honest and truly Antennsclimber ... I'm a buyer, money burnin my pocket... it's going to snow here Saturday in Virginia.. was hoping I could get my truck going before than... PA is very close to VA.... Maybe if you can work out a discount, call...

dude, if that could happen, I'll be a buyer riiiiiiight abouuuuut...... NOW! haaa

I did notice the $115 price tag. Looks like the black Friday sale has ended.