A couple of M1009 questions --

[Buckeye2000]

I've been through several threads for info and wondered if anyone has an opinion/advice to share - the speedometer is out on my M1009, and I figure it pretty much has to be either the cable or the plastic gear. I just got it yesterday so I don't know how it was acting before it quit (I'm checking with the seller). Would it make sense to check one before the other? Neither seems like a really tough job.
I also saw in the CUCV specs a couple of links for fuel-fired block heaters. Anyone have a particular block heater they would recommend? I have outdoor power and am open to a plug in heater as well - just wondered what some of you other cold weather folks use.

 

[Ken_86gt]

Does the odometer move either? I would check the plastic gear first, it seems easier to me. If you have a helper spin the gear end you should see the speedometer bounce a little.

If you have electric available, I would go for that as it would cost less than paying for the fuel and also the cost of the heater. I doubt that you "need" one though. I remember many times starting these things when it was 0 degrees out and they still started. Just need a good battery when it is cold.

 

[Buckeye2000]

Thanks for the input. I'll give the gear a try tomorrow evening. The odo is out as well, so you're probably right.
I'll see how the winter goes before I add a block heater. I just wondered what others were running. I've had a couple of other civilian 6.2s and they usually did fine.

 

[kipman]

Got my block heater at Oreilleys in Lancaster, the package is not near me, but they had three sizes and it took the larger size. I think I paid 26.00. If you get in a jam pm me, I am sort of close.

 

[Buckeye2000]

I appreciate the info and offer - thanks!