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I did get it working, thank you!

Thank you everyone for the help! I changed out the filter and gasket, filled up the fluid, and it works like a champ. Thank you again!

I just went out in the rain to check the tranny fluid level. Dry as can be........ Well I feel like an idiot now :oops:. I did check for holes in the pan, there are none. All of the linkage looks entact, and I had tried shifting into 4 high and 4 low earlier. Should I do any type of PM...

The engine oil and coolant were both low, but not drained. I drained out the old stuff and put in fresh along with a new filter.

I do have a drive shaft, it was secured up to the exhaust with a belt, but a installed a new u joint and fixed that problem. I filled the engine oil, and coolant, checked the brake fluid and power steering, but did not check the tranny fluid levels. I will do that in the morning, but to check...

No. I am not able to engage any of the gears.

I picked up my 1986 M1008 from Fort Jackson this week, and after some help and advice from several of the members, I was able to get it started. Thank you!. I tried to go for a test drive, but when I shift to Drive, the engine just revs. I tried shifting to the low gear, in-and-out of drive...

I tried to move the transfer case between 2wd, N, and 4wd. There was no difference. I think I will start a new thread and ask for assistance. Thank you.

:-PThank you to everyone. I have not bypassed the relay yet, but I did replace it with a new one. After checking all of my fluids, I cranked it up. After 2 or 3 seconds, the engine kicked over, and black smoke shot out of the tailpipe! What a sound... So I put it in to drive for a test...

Remove the starter relay? I am all for having fewer parts to go bad in a system. I have read about replacing the relay with a Ford relay to avoid burning out, and I have read about bypassing the relay to start the truck in an emergency, but how would you remove the relay entirely? I am...

Thanks guys, I should be able to knock that out tomorrow.

I guess that I can just go down and buy a new relay, then I will know what to look for to replace. Thank you for the part number.

What should the starter relay look like? I was under the dash, but I am not sure what I should be looking for.

Thank you for the help. You guys have done a great job with this site, I look forward to getting my truck running and seeing how much fun they can be.

:?:I just took delivery of an '86 M1008, and found that the starter had been removed. I have been reading over all of the great information on this site first, then I completed a 24v to 12v conversion and purchased a new starter. As soon as I connect the battery, the starter engages, even with...