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Yes, the 14 Bolt rear on your M1028 uses a locker- it doesn't need any additives. The posi-unit in your front Dana 60 will need a bottle of the limited slip additive as it is a clutch-type unit. I have a bottle of the GM additive if you are willing to pay for shipping. Just let me know.... -Larry
Found a poorly repaired glow plug wire on #7 cylinder- the old 'twist the wires together with 1/2" of electrical tap trick'. Repaired it correctly and it does seem to run slightly better. Summertime will see new glow plugs, controller, relay, etc. Thanks to all for the great help! I truly...
Hey- anyone need a new 10 bolt front axle for their M1009? I rebult a 10 bolt front for someone that no longer needs it and am looking to sell. Axle is completely rebuilt with new everything- WARN premium locking hubs, brake rotors, all bearings and races, tie rods, U-Joints, ring and pinion...
It is not seriously rough idle, just lasting maybe 8-15 seconds, that's all. I will check out the fuel delivery system thoroughly- thanks for the advice...
Really? OKay, maybe I do not have a problem after all. I will check the glow plugs themselves to see if they are cycling. This truck's wiring appears to be in decent shape and really not tampered with. Thanks a lot for your help!
Cold Idle Advance works fine on the first truck. Is the second truck working correctly, even though there is not 24v going to the relay? Thanks for your help...
I installed a twin coolant filter setup on my M1008 and it works sweet. Sectioned the larger (3/4) heater hose IN coming from heater box and OUT going to radiator port. Used FLEETGUARD part number #215617S. Mounted the filter head to the side of the passenger fender. Works great- you will not be...
Hi all- I have 2 1986 M1008s and both glow plug systems have their own issues. The first M1008 I got starts fine in cold/warm weather no real complaints there, but the glow plug system doesn't seem to have any after-glow. WAIT light illuminates, goes out, truck starts and light never comes back...
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