Recent content by robd

Thanks Warthog. I got that. Just a tight space, and jammed up pretty good. Appreciate all the help. You guys rock.

Yes, looks like that's it. Thank you. No pic needed. Just have to figure out how to get the plug off. :-)

THanks Doghead, I did see those, but they mention the radiator petcock, but I'm having trouble finding it. I did something that looks like it could be it on the lower part of the radiator drivers side, but could not see how to open it, or recover the fluid as the wheel well is right below it...

Hey guys. I'm working on installing a block heater on my M1009, but am having trouble seeing where/how to drain the coolant (in a manor where I can recover it) I've searched, and found a few posts on installing the heater, but no luck on seeing how to drain coolant. Any help, especially...

Where would this button be if it was installed? Thanks.

That's what I thought when looking at the catalog. Thanks for the confirmation. looking at the area I will definitely need to rebuild it.

I appreciate that... 179 is shows how the hinge attaches to the gate, but really doesn't help with how it attaches to the truck.

My new 84-09's tailgate hinge and rear tail pan is in rough shape. It looks like it rusted off whatever it was connected to underneath the bed. Could someone point me to, or provide a photo of what it SHOULD look like? Much appreciated.

I think the floor pans / rockers first... My 4 year old is enamored by the truck, and want's to ride in it, I want to get it as tetanus-free as possible. I'm wrestling with whether to do a FATMAT on the floor, bed lining, or something else... From there, I'm not sure... Will want to tackle...

WAY ahead of you. :-) I've got time, patience, and good problem solving. I'm going to give it a shot. If I get in over my head, I've got people, but I take a certain amount of pride looking at a finished project, hoisting a beer with my cut, scraped, and bruised hands and saying "I did that"...

Got it today, mixed feelings of joy, and a little concern. First off, the engine condition is phenomenal. Obviously well cared for. When I checked the oil, it was near perfectly clear. Pbby didn't need the change, but I did it anyway. Tranny fluid perfectly clear. The fuel filter looked...

Getting it on Wednesday. I'll let you know and post pics.

Picked up a Hobart 140, looks spanking new, came with everything, ready to weld (including a tank 1/2 full of 75/25) $375. Happy as a clam!