Just bought my first m1008

[eric_banks32]

Like the tittle said, first m1008. It seems to run good and be in overall pretty good shape. I plan on daily driving it. What do you guys suggest I check, modify, or replace in order to keep my truck reliable? Also what kind of fuel mileage can I expect if I'm running 50-55 on stock tires. I will eventually add a 700r4 or maybe a nv4500 and larger tires.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

It's a heavy truck with low gearing. I would guess that you will be lucky to get 15 mpg out of it.

BTW, 50-55 is about as fast as it will go.

 

[ralbelt]

I've had mine up to about 65-70 for short runs, would not run that speed for any length of time.
So far in the last year I have had mine I have done fluid changes,trans filter, flex plate,( was damaged when I got it),body work and paint, glow plugs, starter rebuild and a gear reduction starter for a spare, injector rebuilds. Next on the list is a spare alternator.
Good luck with yours and happy trucking.

 

[91W350]

Mine will pull 70 mph with no problem, maybe faster, but it sounds like it is screaming for relief. I normally do my best to stay under 55 and it gets 17 to 19 normally on the road, about 15 to 17 in town. I drive it kind of gentle and consider the engine noise to be sweet music. My previous truck made more engine noise and was better on fuel mileage. It also smoked a lot more when I put it to work. It also always started instantly, I just about could not bump the starter fast enough for it not to start, this one needs a few revolutions. Drive it, watch for leaks, check the fluids regularly. I usually take a lot of short trips until I get to know the truck. The nest part is enjoying the simple mechanics of it, what a great vehicle!

 

[eric_banks32]

Thanks for the reply's guys. I took my first jaunt around town in it today. So far I am very happy with it. It does have a little trouble starting when its cold but I figure new glow plugs will solve that. Only issue I can't solve is that I can't tell the first to second shift point and second to third seems to be at about 15 mph. I know its going into third because it will do 50-55 no problem. I also ran through the gears manually and everything seemed ok. Any ideas?

 

[SETOYOTA]

 

[eric_banks32]

Here is a few pics. Not the best but its what I got emailed before I went and looked at it.

 

[Cucvnut]

your glow plug relay looks like the old kind

 

[Phily]

Mine will pull 70 mph with no problem, maybe faster, but it sounds like it is screaming for relief. I normally do my best to stay under 55 and it gets 17 to 19 normally on the road, about 15 to 17 in town. I drive it kind of gentle and consider the engine noise to be sweet music. My previous truck made more engine noise and was better on fuel mileage. It also smoked a lot more when I put it to work. It also always started instantly, I just about could not bump the starter fast enough for it not to start, this one needs a few revolutions. Drive it, watch for leaks, check the fluids regularly. I usually take a lot of short trips until I get to know the truck. The nest part is enjoying the simple mechanics of it, what a great vehicle!

Your previous was also a m1008 ?

 

[91W350]

The one I have now could be a M1028 as I have not pulled the front cover to check to see if it has a limited slip. Both of mine hit second gear so hard it seems almost violent. Third gear has always been pretty firm as well on both trucks. I think my old truck had a little more power as well. This one is great for my usage .

 

[AJMBLAZER]

your glow plug relay looks like the old kind

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You can put taller tires on it now but to really gain more speed you have to go fairly large. Still, some narrow 33's would help it a bit.

 

[eric_banks32]

I'm going to replace the relay and the glow plugs here soon. I'm still confused by the tranny. I'm gonna have to do some research. If it was a 700r4 I'd be good to go but i've never messed with the th400.

 

[Phily]

The one I have now could be a M1028 as I have not pulled the front cover to check to see if it has a limited slip. Both of mine hit second gear so hard it seems almost violent. Third gear has always been pretty firm as well on both trucks. I think my old truck had a little more power as well. This one is great for my usage .

So what do you think made your previous truck fire up so easy??? From my experience, I've never had any IDI engine fire up easy. DB2 tricks?

 

[Cucvnut]

my M1008 chirps second all the time