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  1. Jim Hunter

    I would like to get a M101

    Hello guys, I would like to get a M101 3/4 trailer for my M1008. In Greece only the M101 is available as the A2/A3 versions are still used by the military. Except from rust and other structural issues is there any other points I should take care of ? Thanks, Jim
  2. Jim Hunter

    CUCV Vacuum Regulator Valve

    As Warthog suggest check on fleabay 45 US $ plus shipping for a NOS one. Jim
  3. Jim Hunter

    Fresh restoration of a 17K mile M1008

    Awesome truck ! Jim
  4. Jim Hunter

    Lack of communication with a SS member

    Kenny, I recognise that your help to me is priceless and I dont even think that I have to be in a hurry to have the parts shipped. But the place is have the truck in Greece start to ask to have the truck moved and that is the reason I need to have the parts shipped earlier than I thought. For...
  5. Jim Hunter

    Lack of communication with a SS member

    Dear fellow members, As you all aware I bought an M1008 last July. Thanks to your help and your support I was be able to have sort a lot of its problems. Warthdog for example helps me a lot and I public have to say a BIG thank you. Sadly both here in Slovenia but also in Greece where the 08 was...
  6. Jim Hunter

    Glow plug puller tool

    It would be great ! I will try to pull them with the engine compression and if this fail I will let you know... Thank you, Jim
  7. Jim Hunter

    Glow plug puller tool

    Hello guys, I found there is two of them available : The genuine one that is hardened steel and the copy with non hardened steel. I email the vendor of the genuine one and they are out of stock at the moment. So, any luck that anyone has one he not need it anymore ? If so please send me a pm...
  8. Jim Hunter

    My 1st M1009

    Welcome and congrats [thumbzup] 09 looks very nice... More pictures please !
  9. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    I get Wix 51061 oil filter and 58881 transmission filter. Also 8 AC60G glow plugs as these looks like one of the best choices. Also dorman brake 20771 and parking brake 20738 pads. Jim
  10. Jim Hunter

    M1031 CUCV transfer case (NP241C)

    It will help a lot if you change your location to the real one. I can help you with either an NP205 or NP208 and both will came from Europe.
  11. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    We found why it does not start 8-) The F.S.S. valve is almost dead... I bought a used fuel injection pump off Ebay that have a good solenoid as I am a little worried as I read two or more cases of people who has bought brand new Stanadyne F.S.S. and they dont work... Also a new glow plug module...
  12. Jim Hunter

    M1008 glow plug issues

    Hello guys, Today I was trying to fix my glow plug system. I have my glow plug module repaired (I also bought an new one from BMI as well). Strange thing is that on the glow plug module plug where it should be 12V it has -12v!!! I found one wire coming from the glow plug harness not connected...
  13. Jim Hunter

    M886 AMBULANCE

    Very nice looking ambulance ! Jim
  14. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    I pull the top cover of the injection pump today. As you can see there is some dirt / sludge at the bottom... Fuel shut off valve is working but the rubber o-ring is a bit torn. I havent test the fast idle valve yet but the valve in the last pic is dead... What is this valve doing and where can...
  15. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Today I was try to start the truck... It starts but does not idle...After some more tries now start for 2-3 seconds and the accel pedal looks like does not respond like when we run out of fuel... I just add 20 liters of diesel just in case but still no luck... I open the bleeder in the fuel...
  16. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    As the truck runs rough and not idle we drain the old diesel fuel (from 2005!!!) we put fresh diesel and a Stanadyne diesel fuel additive and now the truck is working way more smooth and has idle as well:-D I read some horror stories for the use of starting fluid and I think we are lucky as the...
  17. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Hello guys, We be able to fire up the engine some days ago 8) No funny noises and no smoke but two injectors are not working properly... Also there is no buzzer and no lights for both wait and water in fuel lights... Here is a picture from the batteries cables and also one from a plug that we...
  18. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    @Warthdog : a BIG THANK YOU :goodjob: for your help Also thank you all the guys for your help too! So far the truck needs : radiator , radiator shroud , radiator lower mounting rubber blocks 8 glow plugs turn signal / wipers steering column mounted switch glow plug resistor And who knows...
  19. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    My mistake I mean the forth pic in the post #2 Any source I can get the rubber isolators ? Thank you, Jim
  20. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Thank all for you help guys! Here is some photos from the engine bay and also from the leaking fuel filter. As far as I know it is still 24V. The glow plugs card looks great but they dont ship overseas :( Also can anyone knows what is plugged in the two pin socket in the fourth pic ? Also are...
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