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@Squibbly hey man, it’s been a while! I may or may not have the instructions for the glow plug card from Hillbilly Wizard. I’ll have to take a look for it tomorrow and I’ll let you know.
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@CucVee-E You can can try Mike Morin (via Facebook) or Hillbilly Wizard. They may have some good used parts. EBay might be a thought, but they may be highly priced on there.
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@cucvrus what do you think about these?
6.2 L Diesel Valve Covers Set NEW Valve Cover Chevy 6.2 GMC 6.2L https://a.co/d/e15T7dL
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@87cr250r This looks right?
Permatex 85144 The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey Gasket Maker, 7.5 oz https://a.co/d/79pWTpv
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@cucvrus The expert has spoken in! What gaskets do you use with the gasket maker, Fel-Pro Cork? As far as I can tell, there is only cork. I may be wrong.
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@Mullaney the valve covers have been changed out 3 times. Ridiculous I know! The first two mechanics used RTD and the last one used Cork Gaskets. This next try will be with both. The mechanic I found is 65, he’s been working on Diesel Engines since High School. I have a good feeling he may...
Does any one have any recommendations for New Valve Covers for my M1009? I’m going to switch the old ones out while doing some repairs. I want to get the right ones the first time! Thank you in advance.
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@royalflush55 is this what you mean? I just want to double check.
The Hillman Group 180398 1 1 1 3/8-16 Whiz Lock Nut, 100-Pack https://a.co/d/4b34aGH
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I have a quick question. Is it safe/ok to use Ring Lugs on the battery cable ends for both batteries for both negative and positive posts?
The Negative Post in the front battery has this type of connection/lug. Picture below. There’s a Post Adapter on it, which I could simply remove. Then cut...
@Lil Pete That is something I have read about! It can cause some major damage. It says Do Not Use Starting Fluid for a reason right?
All I had to do was bleed the air out of the Fuel Filter Housing via the Top Drain. Good looking out and thanks for the heads up!
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@Mad Texan Thank you for the info sir. Where do you have that hooked up exactly? It’s a bit difficult to tell in the pictures.
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@adf5565 Thank you for the info., that’s too bad yet still good to know! It seems the Blade Type of Switch may be the best option.
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