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There is carbon build up in the element hole. It is hard to get glow plugs in. Other then a reamer, what other ideas can be used to clean it out of carbon build up?
K thanks! I was thinking about matching up a drill bit to a glow plug and then weld a handle on the drill bit to act as a reamer.
since it is new to the SS world. I'll post up pics when I geterdun:)
Hello! I heard there is a tool that can be used to ream out the glow plug holes to get the carbon out to make it easier to put in the new glow plugs. I was wondering if anyone knows what size reamer I should get and brand of choice? Any advice would help:)
Hello! My 6.2 Diesel in my m1009 started making a thumping sound coming from the intake manifold on the passenger side. It starts up and runs great, but after the motor warms up it starts to make a thumping sound and loses power. I was reading it could be valve springs broken or valves stuck...
Registration is open. www.blazerbash.com
Last year a lot of rigs showed up including 3 M1009's! Hope to see another good turn out this year! All is welcome to join on this fun filled friend and family event.
2014 EVENT SCHEDULE
Blazer Bash 2014 Schedule
Thursday, Sept 4th
Western Colorado...
2013 Trip Reports with the Alaskan Camper can be found here:
Hole in the Rock (West)
http://www.chevyk5blazer.com/forums/showthread.php?12111-Hole-in-the-Rock-(West)-March-23rd-24th
Calf Creek Upper Falls...
Yes the Blazer has the basic Rock Tamers. I regret not buying the Rock Tamers with the metal weights on the bottom. At faster speeds, the non weight Tamers flap around more. They are made of good construction and tough. I love the adjustability they have. So far they are doing quite well on the...
Features:
3 Burner Stove
2 1/2 Gal Propane Tank
30 Gal Water tank
Port-A-Potty
Sink with fresh water faucet and Manual Pump Faucet
Clearance lights
Radiant Heater (Propane)
Table that converts into a bed. Sleeps 2 Adults comfortably
3 Way fridge 12v, 120v, Propane
Hydraulic Jack to lift top...
Taken it to Moab, Willard Basin, Left Hand Fork, Avon, Ogden Canyon and Porcupine Reservoir.
I love it! It does very well on and off-road. Could use an anti sway bar though...
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