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  1. sawgunner1

    84 M1009 overcharging rear battery and will not idle

    I've wondered about biodiesel. What kind of ratio should I use for 3/4 of a tank? Also, I will be spending a LOT of time on the search area. Right now, I'm just trying to get the thing running so I can get it in the garage (it's out in the street right now). If it doesn't run tomorrow I'll...
  2. sawgunner1

    84 M1009 overcharging rear battery and will not idle

    What is that??
  3. sawgunner1

    84 M1009 overcharging rear battery and will not idle

    The old owner bought both of the batteries on Friday so they are both brand new (I was with him). They are from Chicom-mart and have 1000 cranking amps and 850 cold cranking amps. I'll go tomorrow and get the parts. It really surprised me when the volt meter pegged. I have never seen that...
  4. sawgunner1

    84 M1009 overcharging rear battery and will not idle

    As you might have guessed PM was not high on the ex owners list. He did install a new radiator and, supposedly new glow plugs. Since I have only had my "new" cucv two days I will have a long haul getting it into running shape. Tomorrow I will find a new fuel filter or two and some fuel...
  5. sawgunner1

    84 M1009 overcharging rear battery and will not idle

    The blue smoke seems to lessen as the engine warms up. I was wondering how old this 3/4 tank of fuel is. Also, it doesn't look as if the fuel filter has been replaced in some time...ditto the oil filter and air filter. Tomorrow I'll look into those simple things. How do I test the old fuel to...
  6. sawgunner1

    84 M1009 overcharging rear battery and will not idle

    Hey guys! As a noob, I am still working my way through the site. Lots of info but, I can't find the answer to these particular problems. The back story is I purchased this M1009 on Friday June 19 from a guy who has not driven it in two years. He only put around 500 miles on it in the three...
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