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Bending the top will be attempted. I just hesitate to try bending something like that on purpose. Which is why I started this thread. Both M1009 trucks have had new hinge pins and bushings over the years. The body lines are lined up straight. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Some interesting comments. Thanks for the support those that offered it. Most of my post on any website are written to help others that might encounter the same issue some time down the road. I don't make post just so I can see my name on the computer screen. I also write in what I think is...

The M1009, RED, that Colton built up has M1008 doors on it. The only difference I have ever found is that the M1009 has rubber seals on the top of the door in addition to the cab mounted rubber seal. My M1009 has the door mounted seals. My USAF Suburban does not have the door mounted seals...

Kenny probably nailed the cause. It pushes pressure just fine with the pump on and engine off for filter bleeding. Yet won't keep the engine going at any sensible rpm. Until it sits a while as I did waiting for Jennifer last night. I also never heard any splashing or other sounds associated...

Lens covers. I am sorry Mark. I was so happy to make it home from the air show that I forgot all about them until reading this thread today. I will look at home and send you pictures. Sorry.

There are a lot of people hurting around here. We have been praying for rain for years now. We got it!

Chapter 18 of TM 9-2320-209-34-2-3 covers the winch. Put some cardboard or something between the winch and the radiator when you go to pull it. I learned that expensive lesson the hard way.

Texas is getting rain this year. Some of us have gotten 20 inches just this month when we normally get around 4 or 5 inches for May. The ground is saturated and any thing that falls now is going to run off on the surface. We got more than 3 inches in about an hour here yesterday afternoon...

Mechanically, they shouldn't effect anything on the engine. I have a Cherry Bomb 2 into 1 chamber muffler on my 6.2 powered M715. It sure has a nice bark to it around 2400 rpm and up. I am sure your glass packs bark a bit as well.

1985 K30 with a J code 6.2 diesel engine is what you need a filter for. I have two of my trucks with the K and N. They fit right in without issue. I don't have access to my part numbers right now though.

Glad you got it running. What are you going to do with the old starter? I like the old direct drive units and would be interested since you are so close by.

The 12 volt glow plugs won't fail if they have 12 volts going through them. That is the purpose of the resistor bypass. Another plus with the 60G is that they are self regulating. Meaning they will heat up, turn off, heat up, repeat. At least in theory. Watching one sitting on a vice with...

I ordered my pair as well.

It has already been pointed out, but a 195° thermostat is what is supposed to be there. It really does make a difference. The coolant getting just a bit more time to stay in the radiator and let the heat transfer to the air is important. Going to a 195° should help some. My M715 has a 6.2...

Fast idle is the correct terminology. Two things happen when the coolant is below 95° in a properly working system. The green wire at the IP has two ends. One of those ends goes to a solenoid inside the IP. That is the cold advance solenoid. It advances the timing to aid the engine in...

Check the grounds as mentioned above. Also, reach up there and verify with your fingers that the big electrical plug for the dash is fully seated. There are tabs at the top and bottom. You can feel if they are in all the way. If everything is checked and you still have the problem. I would...

The oil pan, exhaust manifold, pulleys and IP top lid are different. Along with the oil psi sender and temp sender. Everything else is the same. Do a new rear main seal when swapping oil pans.

Each battery should be fully charged and load tested. That means 12.6 volts per battery with the engine off. Each alternator should put out 14.4 volts when running. That means your 11 and 22 volts is way off. I know you are tracking down issues, but starting with fully charged batteries...

When you adjust the drag link, you will change the orientation of the steering wheel to straight ahead driving. Do you by chance have your blinkers turn off coming out of a turn in one direction fast and never turn off when coming out of a turn in the other direction?

Do you have the flame heat starter assist? Could it possibly be leaking your used motor oil fuel on top of the turbo and it is then running around the clamp to look like a turbo leak? Mine had that exact same leak several years ago is why I ask. I thought it was a bad turbo as well until I...