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  1. dmc-4359

    think I cracked the flywheel again

    When I bought my m1009 it had a cracked flywheel and was making the typical rubbing sound when in reverse. I did not know this at the time I bought it as it was the first time in a long time owning an automatic, so all of my flexplate and torque converter knowledge have come from the last year...
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    Should anyone be curious about those 7k lb 4 post lifts

    ...and their ability to pick up an M1009, I'm happy to let you know that they can. barely, hehe Finally got around to fixing the DeLorean so I could fit the Blazer on the lift and replace the flexplate. Mine cracked, and started making a god awful rocks in the bellhousing type sound...
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    Loud tapping noise in reverse

    As the title indicates, my m1009 makes a tremendous racket when put in reverse. It sounds like is coming from under the floor/firewall area where the bellhousing is at. It only does it when in reverse though not always, just most times. The tempo and volume varies with the engine speed...
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    Replacing Fuel Injectors

    I've searched through this forum and I've gone through the maintenance manual, and I'm just not finding the procedure on replacing the fuel injectors. I suspect this is entirely a defect in my abilities but I still need the procedure so here I am posting this thread. I would appreciate any...
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    Can somone look at this picture of my glow plugs

    and perhaps offer some insight on what a previous owner set out to accomplish? I want everything related to getting this truck starting and stopping in tip top shape. My brandy darn new starter should be here in a few days along with some fuel system details. I am not sure if what I have for...
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    My introduction, and a question

    Hello all, I thought it might be a good idea to introduce myself since I am new to the forum. Yesterday I purchased my first m1009. It is an 84, has evidence of several poorly attempted wiring updates done to it and ran fine from the dealership to my house, at which point it is now just...
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