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  1. Hawkez

    Steel Soldiers giveaway sponsored by hawkerbattery.com

    Count me in! I have two M1009's. I could use batteries for sure. 😅
  2. Hawkez

    Fuel shut off solenoid exploded internally!?!

    Yes very. The TM states to never leave the key in the on position for any longer than two minutes or glow plug system damage may occur.
  3. Hawkez

    Fuel shut off solenoid exploded internally!?!

    I figured it was somewhat on the uncommon side just because it is mine. Seems to be a trending thing with me and my passion projects. 😆😅
  4. Hawkez

    Fuel shut off solenoid exploded internally!?!

    Just ordered one up. I was seeing way too many cheap crap ones. Thanks much! 😎
  5. Hawkez

    Fuel shut off solenoid exploded internally!?!

    No hammer was used on it by me I assure you. 😅 Most likely what Mullaney stated above. I just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this before. It started getting hard to start. Then ran poorly and died several times on the previous owner. Sat for a few years. Then I came along and have...
  6. Hawkez

    Fuel shut off solenoid exploded internally!?!

    Anyone ever have this happen? I have been trying to get my rig to run and discovered upon IP top removal an exploded fuel shut off solenoid casing.
  7. Hawkez

    MEP-802A Rodent Proofing

    Bounce dryer sheets ward of rodents quite well. (Yes, they have to be bounce brand original aroma.) Just zip tie, place or stuff them in discreet locations. I have used this trick for myself and customers at the shop I work for. Plus they smell much better than moth balls! 😉 Hope this helps.
  8. Hawkez

    IP pump fuel feed line question.

    Thanks all for the replies! This is my first diesel and first MV baby. I wanted to make sure that there wasn't supposed to be an orifice, a check valve, or some other part that should be there. I would have to agree with Barrman; that it was done that way due to inaccessibility to the pump side...
  9. Hawkez

    IP pump fuel feed line question.

    Hello and thanks for having me here! Phenomenal site!! I recently purchased an 85 M1009. I noticed that the fuel feed line to the IP pump had been split seemingly on purpose. Anyone know why the previous owner would do such a thing?
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