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Hi, Wondering if anyone has any helpful advice about firing up a stock M1008 in cold weather - having real difficulty as I get about three shots at it and then the batteries go dead - I am wondering if the M1008 is like my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 that needs to be plugged in to activate the block...
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Thanks for your reply. The truck will be used on a farm that has some steep hills and lots of mud and rock ( eastern panhandle of WV) - probably to haul firewood and other equipmnet around - it will pull an M101 trailer as needed and also run on the roads in about a 35 mile...
M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle
Hi, Thinking of retrofitting my M1008 with a suspension lift kit so that I can install Goodyear Wrangler 37 X 12.50 M + S tires ( came off a Humvee) and not have to do any modifcations to the fenders. I have...
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Thanks- that is great advice - really appreciate all the assistance in terms of helpful things to consider that I have received form the group.
Fred
More on the problems with the deuce
Hi, It is difficult to explain but the plate appears to be more of a u shaped channel thathe radiaor fits inot rather loosley - there are major clumps of solder that seem as sort of glue to make up the slack - some have deteriorated and paaar to be in...
Hi, I looked at an M35A2 today with 3300 mi or so and it needed some things I was wondering if anyone could help me estimate the cost - I would really appreciate it - also a comment on the availability would really help - thanks in advance d
Here is what it needed:
1. shifter boot for...
Gray, Thanks for yor response. Does this mean that the fan clutch will not kick in until the truck engine reaches a certain operating temeperature - so the engines I viewed may have been recently started? Thanks.
Fred
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Quick question about the videos I see on gov Liquidation of the engines running on the various 5 ton models - sometimes I see the cooling fans moving and sometimes I do not,. Does this indicate a problem with the cooling fan assembly or some other system on the vehicle? Thanks in advance...
Question Regarding the M101A2 Trailer Brake Shoes
Does anyone know where to find them ( NAPA, etc.))- need to replace the primary shoes as they are fairly worn - they look like they are GM or someting similar - thanks in advance
Fredster67a
Hi - I am just at the same point with a 3kw generator 0f my own - the oil you use has to be special oil for a diesel engine - usually a multigrade is what is recommended such as 15w-40 Shell rotella or Chevron delo 400 arre two that come to mind- best of luck with the generators
I have a friend who had pulled his th400 from his M1008 and dropped it off at a transmission shop for a rebuild. He mentioned that the shop used Allison transmission parts wherever possible. I know from what I read in Diesel Power, Diesel World, and Diesel Tech as well as from some of my...
Hi, I know the posting is old - but wondered if there was a place you dealt with to get your shaft - that is if you ever did - I am in the same boat as you were and I am looking for one right now. Also if you have any info on years that and models that would be most appreciated - thanks.
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