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Thanks for your input. So are you saying that at 10 degrees it shouldn't take 5 minutes of off and on cranking unless there is a problem with the glow plugs or is the fact that it eventually started a clean bill of health? I should mention that it was about 10 degrees when i tried to start...

I just picked up a m1028 last weekend and it gave me absolutely no trouble for 250 miles but when i tried starting it the following day at about 10 degrees, i had to crank it for about 5 minutes before it hesitantly started. i have had diesels in the past and dont remember having that kind of...

If that is the case, i suppose i should be happy to replace those things!

I said i would post some photos of the new member of the family. I am just starting to go through her but she seems to be in great shape except for the v-belts which could fail at any moment. That is a project for this weekend. This is my first MV and I thought it was strange that it had been...

The trip was noisy, slow, and bumpy with no tunes and no drink holder for my coffee. I LOVED IT! The truck ran great. It is solid, great looking and i really want to sleep in it tonight even though it is about 10 degrees outside. I can't wait to start wrenching on it. The first addition is...

As an electrician, i understand that 24 volt means less current but wouldn't a 12 volt starter's brushes (rebuilt or otherwise) be made to operate on the voltage it uses? I am not arguing, i know that higher voltage means higher efficiency but I guess i always figured that a 12 volt starter...

what makes the 24 starter better than the 12 volt?

Thanks guys. my route is as follows. i tried to post a map but couldn't get it to work. I pick up the truck near Twin Falls, Idaho and will travel on I-84/ I-86 to Pocatello. From Pocatello, I head north to Rexburg and then turn off toward Tetonia. I am toying with the idea of renting a...

I would like to introduce myself to everyone and say that of all the forums i am currently involved with, this one seems to be populated by the most knowledgable and helpful people. I have not posted before but I have been reading the posts here to help me decide what kind of vehicle i want to...