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I've already torn the springs down blasted and painted. The springs I have only had 17k miles on them. I very likely will lift the truck a little once I'm done so at that time I will reevaluate the springs. Thanks for the suggestion.

Wow that's Impressive. I am starting the same build. Just got the frame and axles back from blast and paint. I've got a long way to go.

I picked up a really clean M1008 frame. Stripped it down, blasted it and a set of axles that I have, and the build begins.

Well I had to take a break due to several other problems not related to the truck. Yesterday I got back to it and changed out the vacuum hoses. Now the transmission shifts just fine. I did delete the 2 piece connection at the IP. Next will be an oil change. Also install passenger side door and...

Thank you both for all the help. I know the 2 piece vacuum hose connection at the injection pump is cracked. I did a partial jacked up fix on it. I replaced a small section of the hose too. Hopefully I will get some more free time this weekend. Thanks again.

Here she is after a good pressure washing.

Looks like the alternator may have to wait. Took the old girl for a slow roll down the road today and the T400 isn't shifting out of first.

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am. This truck has been in my possession for about 8-10 years stored away in a shipping container. Of all the square bodies I have I am most excited about getting this one going. I have a few light issues to address and possibly a bad #2 alternator. I...

Ok I will contact hillbilly wizard tomorrow. It looks like there's suppose to be a grommet on the cable as well. The cable fitting is loose on the IP linkage.

A BIG GIANT THANK YOU. This Forum is awesome. Especially Keith J. I don't think I would've got this thing running without his help.

Can you tell me how the throttle cable attaches to the IP? That's the last part of the puzzle I hope.

I managed to get the other 6 glow plugs out . The Leroy Diesel extractor pulled them all with success and no broken ones. Put the IP lid on from HillbillyWizard and she cranked over for 3 seconds and fired up.

IT IS ALIVE! Wooo Hooo. She's purring!

10-4 Tomorrow I will start the process and hopefully I will get the glow plugs replaced. Are the Ac delco G60 plugs ok? Is there another brand or model that's less likely to swell?

Thank you Sir.

I think I figured it out.......

So is this correct?

Pull the injector on each cylinder to determine top dead center?

#2 and #6 were the only ones that volunteered. I bought the extraction tool from Leroys. Didn't know it but he is just up the highway from me. Not looking forward to the removal. Hillbilly wizard has shipped me the IP. Hopefully there's an end in sight after this.

Well only 2 of the 8 glow plugs are willing to surrender. Looks like I need a removal tool. Any advice on which one is best?