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Happy Thanksgiving. Ok, so I messed this one up. I have been frustrated with this problem since I bought my M1009. The left front marker/turn lamp wasn't blinking. I checked the socket and grounds. Dirty (corroded) socket was replaced with a DORMAN socket from the parts store. Only now the dash...

Huh? I've never timed a diesel; I don't know those tools. The new balancer did make the nasty vibes I was getting all but disappear, but there is something causing the condition I described. It's not the air filter- new last month. I found a vac line off last week- knocked loose while...

Hmmm. I just thought that the HB might have been "off" a little when last timed, so that a new one would be even more so. The fuel filter is a month old. I have had the tank filled twice since I installed the new HB, so I don't think it's fuel related- some new fuel lines, too. The engine...

Installed an amp for my stereo. While at it I discovered a wire that had pulled free of the crimp connector. It went to the toggle for my offroad lights. Soldered a new connector on, and married the wire to the other on the toggle. I have the tailgate apart. The crank was not engaging, so the...

New harmonic balancer installed last week. But I am detecting what feels like slow pick-up, like you'd get in a gasser if the timing was a little off. Should I suspect the HB, or IP maybe?

MY M1009 was shaking worse over the last 3 or 4 days. I went through the TM and tried to determine which fixes were probable. The Fuel pump (LIFT PUMP) was on the list. I had one on my shelf, and I didn't remember replacing it since I bough the rig in 2011, so I put it in. The pushrod was the...

porkysplace, I see your point of view. I do. Thank you, I'll put my vehicle back to OEM spec as you say, no more chopped wire. No unresolved threads.

Yes, all in good fun, but not helpful. Just because I asked doesn't mean I haven't a clue. I just thought that since there are so many that have the same vehicle, experiencing the same repeatable problems, that someone might have run into the solution for the problem I outlined and might...

dash left turn indicator has been lighting when headlamps are turned on. Replaced both front bulbs and noticed a small stream of smoke leak from the top of the column near the base of the turn signal lever. Now both dash indicators stay on all the time. What burned?

RESOLVED: I ordered the F100W filter from PUREPRO to change out my stock BOX filter because it was leaking out the bottom and running down the FIW hose. At first I assumed it was the sensor and that I would need to "plug the hole" if I wanted to keep it stock. I thought it had to be the base...

I pulled my starter. It was oil choked, and the bendix was hanging-up, not seating, so it would not fire. I started to rewire for a ford solenoid on the firewall, but the darn thing would not engage. I still don't know why- I was getting 12 v to the "S" term on the ford solenoid, but it did not...

I've had a leak the past few days with fuel drain back. I spotted dripping from the stock Stanadyne fuel base- right from the bottom. The bottom filter bail is warped and only the passenger side of the lower bail applies pressure to the filter to remain tightly seated. I have a new 1/2" fuel...

TGP (IL), What? I have not heard about this before... not doubting you in any way. Just glad to uncover a possible clue. Does this mean that the Direct Drive versions are better suited to dependable starts?

dmetalmiki, I'll check current, but I still can't understand why loosening the Starter Mounting Bolts frees the starter shaft, and then it starts without issue. It doesn't explain, and perhaps it is NOT related to, the issue of the enormous spacing between the the starter shaft and the teeth of...

I mostly had this problem licked, but since I am doing some work under the engine, I thought I'd have another look. A couple of years back I replaced the starter with a Wilson MT28. I also replace suspect wiring to be sure there was no hidden corrosion clouding the issue. Now that fall is here I...

Virtually since I bought my M1009 I have had on again, off again (most off) problems with the left front signal/parking lamp. The problem was that the front side marker blinked, but the front combo didn't blink, which really pi$$ed-off oncoming left-turn traffic at four way intersections. I...

Nope, next thing is get Grand Pa to give you a sitrep before you do all that work.

RESOLVED. The spark I saw made me investigate any wire sources that could produce it. I found the problem the moment I begin inspecting the passenger side Alternator. One of the heavy Red wires to the ALT had been hard-pressed against the capacitor- shown in picture with carbon arc/pit. I...

I have 11volts at the glow plug connector. Replaced GP with fresh G60x8 Also, just checked my GP control card (Antenna climber v2.x) All LEDS glow as per his instructions. Fully charged the batteries, and then tried bleeding the OEM filter. I have non-contaminated diesel flowing nicely. I...

wheel bearings. Also revisit universals- I put a rear uni in but didn't get the retainer right. too soon to fail,I overlooked it.