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    1972 454 hydroboost on a m1028 help

    I swapped in a 1972 454 last night and I am clue less on how the hydro boost system works on my cucv. I know that I can take my pulley off and place it onto the 454 pulley bracket but I was wondering if there is any way that I can cheat that bye using the 454 original power steering pump but...
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    m1028 sm465 mechanical linkage swap help

    I was wondering if anyone knows how to hook up the mechanical linkage for the clutch pedal on an sm465. Should the truck already have wholes drilled or no because it would have been a hydrolic clutch (it is a 1987). How difficult is it to hook up the pedal assembly? I'm getting all the parts...
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    M1028 no start after head gasket replacement

    So I have an m1028 that's not starting after I replaced the head gasket. I'm getting fuel at the injector lines so I'm kinda stumped on why it won't start. Could it possibly be the glow plugs? The relay is clicking and I'm getting power to them so I don't see why else it wouldn't start.
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    M1028 in cab heater suggestions

    So I'm starting to get tired of freezeing in my truck. I just blew out my heater core so I'm hoping that helps a bit. Anyone have suggestions on in cab heaters. I thought about looking into buying an Arctic cab heater but I can't seem to find any. Any other suggestions?
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    Head gasket prep

    What is the best way to prep the block and head for the gasket one a 1987 m1028.
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    M1028 head gasket need help

    I have removed everything off of my head. I have been beating on it trying to get it to pop off. Is there any bolts holding the head down other than the 17 bolts. I see two other smaller bolts that are about 6 in below the surface of the head do those have to be removed as well?
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    M1028 trailer bed conversion questions

    I wa wondering what the best trailer Canadate for a m1028 trailer bed conversion would be. Iv been hearing a lot about the m101a2 but would a m1101 or m1102 work as well?
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    M1028 light problems

    So I have a 1987 m1028 and I noticed my tail lights both brake and running lights where not working along with my turn signals and running lights and my dash lights. I already cleaned a ground for my dash lights but that did nothing. I thought I read that the turn signal switch runs power to...
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    Where can I buy king pin studs?

    I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get kingpin studs that are 1/2 in 20 tpi and 5 in long. I am useing regular hex bolts right now but want to get ones with the right size center so there isn't play in the kingpin.
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    Was broke down on 16 mile Rd and i75 in Troy Mi

    Broke down on the side of the road King pin bolts snapped gonna try to get her back on the road from the side of the road repAir. Anyone know where I can get these bolts?
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    Exhaust

    Anyone ever cut off there exhaust right before the muffler so it's "straight pipped"? If you have how's it sound? If you haven't got any opinions?
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    Steering column

    Are there any tricks to wireing wires up a steering column all the plastic is in the way do I need to take the hole thing apart? These are the wires for a turn signal switch off a 1987 m1028.
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    Trailer hitch

    I know not many people are gonna like this idea but I'm thinking about takeing a 2 inch square tube and welding it to the bottom of my bumper to substitute a trailer hitch. I figure these bumpers are plenty strong for the 17 ft boat I'm towing. Any thoughts?
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    Bb's in tires?

    I bought a pair of 37 in military tires online. Went to get them balanced because I had really bad death wobble and two of them where off 40 grams. My question is would bob's work for something this far off? Also how many bb's would I use.
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    Radio speakers

    Any suggestion on where to put radio speakers in a 1987 m1028? I was thinking kicker panels but I do go off roading with the truck
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    Brake spring

    Hi I'm replacing a caliper on my m1028. Anyone know any tricks for getting the spring back in? I know it goes under the bracket but I'm havering trouble getting it to go on any advice would be helpful thanks.
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    Ford relay vs direct switch for manual glow plugs

    Hi I was wondering what the pros/cons are on useing a manual glow plug system with a old ford relay or just a switch that goes to your original glow plug relay. I understand one is simpler than the other but is there any other pros or cons.
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    M1028 cucv no start glow plug

    Hi I'm new to this site iv used it several times to get information but finally iv come across a problem to were I couldn't find any information on. I'm at a lost I get power to my plugs when my wait light is on but not while cranking. Is this something that will prevent my truck from starting...
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