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I just finished putting in two group 31 batteries. Went to start it thinking that would end my starting problem... NO. I have gone thru the TM manuals for troubleshooting the starter; but I think it must be the solenoid- the starter is new and under warranty; I'd rather put a solenoid in; but I...

I like the look of the 6TL battery; but I would rather drive than admire a dead battery. If there is no great replacement for a 6TL I am looking at options: The Red Top Optima 34/78 has 800 CCA / 1000 CA is this enough? I don't have a winch or large electronics on-board.

is it a buzzing or more of a sizzling noise?

Undercoating! Yep, I am going with that when the sun comes out again. I plan on shooting as much of the wheel wells as possible. May try to spray the inside of the hood :neutral:. I have some of the sound mat sheets to slip into the doors and on the inside firewall under the new mat I bought...

I think I watched a video of the R&R of a chevy ignition lock on youtube. Take a look.

Chupa, I'd like to see your rack! I bought a Pioneer rack off of a Humvee and would like to see how you mounted yours.

I like it. I'd start looking for one if I had a place to park it. Maybe cause for another thread; but Q: Do you big truck owners simply collect these rigs or do you find they are good daily drivers? I am watching the cost of gas/diesel rising and am wondering about all the V8's in the driveway...

CUCV yell ARMY when people open the door or cup their hands against the window and look inside? What have you added to yours?

#%$^%@^! , I got in the Blazer, waited for the WAIT light. Cranked as it should but did not start. I tried again and on the second turn all I heard was CLICK. Someone give me another troubleshoot I can try please. I, like you, need reliability and after laying on my back for a week to get it...

Paint! I take my rigs in the stix during hunting season. They squeeze down dirt roads that crowd in from both sides and discourage most after 5 or 10 yards. I keep going as the worst that happens is that I get branch marks in the paint. Sometimes the road opens up and I get into some nice back...

I have a suburban that does the same thing. It started about the time I noticed my dash lights and amperage lamp surging ever-so-slightly. Have your alternator(s) tested.

yes, the starter support bracket. If you don't have one, you need it. If it is loose, you need to remove/clean it and the block and replace it. I recommend adding the ground wire ND cleaning the existing grounding strap.

I am going to add a simple alarm that sounds when it senses a current drop- as when someone tries the handle. Because I leave my truck in the sticks while I am out hunting, I usually add a battery ON/OFF knob to kill all power and keep from ending up with a dead battery in case of my negligence...

Jongainey, great idea of measuring with a rope. Dont for get to get a cable hold down clamp where it ties down at the chassis.

What kind of clicking noise? Is it a single contact being thrown once like the starter solenoid, or is it the rhythmic tic-tic-tic-tic type you get when your battery is low or the cable is loose or corroded? I would clean and tighten the battery cables first. The next thing I would do if the...

My M1009 has a cable that runs to the starter downward- where you find the fuel pump on a gas V8, there is a metal strap that attaches the cable and another one as well, to the chassis with a bolt. It does not "need" to be connected there; I think it is just cable management to keep it from...

Plowboy, check out this recent post: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/64967-how-does-spare-tire-mount-back-m1009.html A few ideas, on hardware. If you cruise the chevys at the boneyard, you ought to get what you need in short order.

Check out my recently resolved thread. My starter, a newly installed Gear Reduction model, would click at the relay and the solenoid. I could hear a loud click like the solenoid was kicking the Bendix out; but no spin-up of the starter. I checked all my wiring except for the ground where the...

I always wanted to add something here... Just finished replacing the starter. A new Gear Reduction for a direct drive- the label and number stated that the DD was a 12volt.:twisted: I also made the upgrade to a starter relay of the doghead variety. I am happy to get my Blazer back on the road.

Just changed out my direct drive starter for a gear reduction starter. Did mine in a rain-soaked gravel driveway. I followed the advice I found here and jacked the body up. A hi-lift under the brush guard and some jackstands. 3-6 pumps and I was able to remove the nuts from the support bracket...