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Hello all, The Gen 2 light is staying on in my son's 1985 M1028. I performed Tow4's test (Testing the Alternator on the Vehicle | SteelSoldiers ) and got excellent results, except for the part of step 2 which states "With the ignition switch on, regulator plug terminal #1 (closest to the B+...

Hey all. I have the opportunity to purchase a used 700r4 4x4 out of a '92 Chevy truck. The guy also has the transfer case, TV cable, and torque converter. I've done a little research but frankly I'm still a novice with transmissions, so any advice or help would be appreciated! I'd really like...

Hello all, My son sent me pictures of this canister-like device that is mounted on the front bumper of his 1985 M1028 just in front of the radiator. There are two hoses that connect to the radiator. The words "1500 W" and "Model 1500" are printed on the canister. My uneducated guess is that...

Hello all, my son is looking for a speedometer adapter for his 1985 M1028. Right now it has a 10-bolt 1/2 ton rear end, 6 lug axles. Originally it would have been a Dana 60 or 14 bolt full ton rear end with 8 lug axles, or so he says. I am planning to call Memphis equipment in the morning...

I've got a non-turbo '85 6.2 m1028 k30, and I was looking at putting a turbo on it. I found a Banks 6.2turbo that is attached to a '92 6.2 motor (which does not run). I can purchase both for $300, but the only issue is whether the new body style 6.2 banks turbo parts will work will my OBS truck...

Hello all, My son's 1985 1028 is experiencing what he calls hard starting. For the first start of the day, it takes about 3 to 4 seconds of cranking for the engine to start. White smoke comes out of the exhaust pipes for about three seconds, and then it goes into a high idle for a couple of...

Hello all, my son started putting injector cleaner in his 1985 1028, and I'm wondering if there can be too much of a good thing. Is there any reason to use injector cleaner with each and every fill up, and is there any harm in doing so?

Hello all, My son's 1985 1028 is experiencing some type of problem which I believe is fuel related. It runs fine for several days or more and then after sitting for a few days will not start. If he bleeds the fuel filter, then it usually starts. Little by little, we are eliminating many red...

Hello all, Getting ready to replace fuel lines on my son's 1985 1028, and have a few questions. Does diesel fuel require a special fuel line? Is brake line the same as fuel line, and are they interchangeable? Is the supply line 3/8" and the return line 1/4"? Is there a better alternative to...

Hello all, my son's 1985 m1028 fuel filter keeps clogging up. I replaced the gas tank 200 miles ago and filter clogged again. Could this be because of the fuel lines, which I did not replace? Is there another possible suspect? thanks for any advice.

Hello all, Getting ready to replace fuel filter in M1028, and have two questions: 1. Where can I find the rubber seals for the drain cock and the vent cap? (Are they just o-rings? They look a bit cone shaped, but maybe they're deformed.) 2. Is there a way to test the three switches (pressure...

Hello all. 1028 was running great two days ago, started running rough intermittently, and now suddenly cranks but won't start. Wait light still comes on for 5-10 seconds when key turned on. Bled fuel filter and fuel looked good. Following maintenance manual (TM9-2320-289-20.pdf) troubleshooting...

Hello all. I've been lurking around the website for a couple of weeks, and this is my first post. First off, many thanks to all those involved with this site. My son bought a 1985 1028 last week, and he and I have already learned a huge amount from this site. One of several problems we...