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ok, i guess i just forgot LMC didn't have the K30 listed.

Hey Jeepadict! Thanks for the brands and link. Yeah, I know the lights are pretty much the same across all models. I was just going to look up some other stuff. Some parts are still interchangeable. I just couldn't figure out why they don't have the C30/K30 listed anymore... kind of weird when...

Hey all, been a while since I posted anything. I am doing some work and upgrades to my '86 M1008. Just ordered a set of Truck-Lite 27450C LED headlights a few days ago. A much needed upgrade in my opinion. I hate driving at night with the stock headlights, especially with all the deer on our...

glad it was of help Jake :mrgreen: Like I said, such an option may require some problem solving and etc, but its also a Whole Lot Less expensive than the custom built all aluminum radiator from one of the "hot rod" and "racing" companies, like griffinrad or mishimoto. I wouldn't have minded...

Hi Jake, From what I could find back when I replaced my radiator, Genesis auto parts is no more, or they sold out, etc. However, after replacing the stock radiator with another stock radiator at the cost of $400+, and then having more problems with it, had it repaired... repaired again... then...

Hello Cucvrus! Thanks for your reply! Yeah, I read where you said you had used the aluminum/plastic rads without much issue. I looked at several on several different parts sites (o'reilly, rockauto, etc) and all of them seemed to be pretty much the same manufacture irregardless of brand. And...

AH ok, ELC "Extended Life Coolant" and SCA "Supplemental Coolant Additives" :doh: I know we aren't supposed to use dexcool or other oddball AF's. But i thought some guys on here told me some years ago that this prestone was fine... still don't know what that would have to do with the radiator...

Hi Matt5, Thanks for the Comment! The antifreeze I use is Prestone Concentrate Extended Life Coolant with "CorGuard" for "All Makes All Models". Its rated for 5 years / 150k miles. Don't see anything on the jug about ELC or SCA. My Dad has only put about... 8k miles on the truck in the last 5...

Yeah it blew a head gasket about 3 years ago. Had to replace the heads (old one's were "riddled with cracks" from what the shop who fluxed them said), new head bolts, gaskets, thermostat, etc etc. Redid everything new. I did this once before, and thought about this again a few weeks ago, so I...

Hi Doghead! Thanks for the Reply! To answer your questions: Yes... and no. Yes, when we first bought the truck, when doing all the other maintenance we completely flushed the system (which it didn't appear to need, but did it anyway) and everytime we've had to pull the radiator for repairs or...

I know this thread is a couple years old, but does anyone know of another source where to find a good All Aluminum Radiator for a reasonable price for the 6.2L now? Looks like "genesis" went out of business, as their site is no longer up. The stock radiator on my Dads M1008 split an entire...

well, if I had a press it would be much easier and safer on the casing. I may just build me a press, could've used one a few times.... just need a place to sit it when its not in use. in any case, I may check with a local guy who may have a case. If not I'll buy one off ebay. If I had taken my...

well of course i had to screw up something right at the last thing that I needed to fix to have the truck back up fully functional... blew a hole in the back of the alternator casing trying to install the new "capped" bearing.... I don't have a press or anything like that, so I put the...

Here's a separate question: Has anyone heard of a "CHEVY DELCO ALTERNATOR HARNESS ANTI- FEEDBACK DIODE wire" for the 27si alternator? Now, I'm no electrician (but I have learned a lot through the years repairing all kinds of stuff), but I do understand that a diode is basically a "one way...

Ok, Tested the batteries, both showed around 1000 cranking amps under "tester load". Which 1000ca is their rating. So even though they are 6 years old, the batteries seem ok. I took my voltage tester and checked the drivers side alternator, it showed about 14 volts or just over, which should...

I have an old style "heater coil" mechanical battery load tester. I'll test them when I get back to the truck and see what it shows.

Ok... i "fixed" the temp sensor... you were right Cucvrus... I had switched the temp sensors wire with a gp wire... :shock: the only gp wire that I had to repair for a 2nd time because the actual GP terminal broke again, and I had to replace it with a regular spade receiver terminal. :roll...

Hey Cucvrus! Hummm..... from what I had found online, the temp light went to the sensor in the radiator... so now from what you're telling me thats the wrong sensor, and is instead the one in the drivers head. Guess thats why replacing the wrong sensor didn't help... As to the sensor in the...

**UPDATE: Its been a few weeks since I've made a post, just been pitching and catching, and also continuing to deal with health issues. In any case, I got the replacement IP we ordered from Pensacola Diesel over 2 weeks ago, as well as a whole set of rebuilt injectors. The injectors on the...

What have I done lately...I can't begin to list all of that work... so I better just write about the CUCV: After having it sit in the yard for the last 5 months... I finally got our M1008 back up and running. Had to tear down everything on the front of the engine, take the timing covers and...