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I've only had it a few months. I'm pretty sure it had already been mixed together based on what I saw. I'll look for info on flushing with the solvent and also look at the cap.

No. If I read that I forgot it. I'd rather convert it over to dot 3. It's not a race car. When y'all say complete bleed do you mean empty the master cylinder? Because that's gonna be a pain to get the air out of. Or can a gradual bleed refilling it with conventional work? I'm gonna get...

I'm slowly going through the list of regular maintenance on my first m1009. I've had issues with the brake boost being somewhat intermittent. Works great one second and then little to nothing. I checked the brake fluid and it looks like it's been badly neglected. There was literally some...

Just saw this while searching for brake info. Some other GMs with rear drum brakes came with a special proportioning valve that I believe also applied a slight delay to the front or rear - I think it applied drum first because they are slower. I don't see one on my 1009 but just throwing that...

The thread that refuses to die. I think this needs to be turned into a competition of some kind. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

How about the brake pedal? Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

On mine there's a giant ass chain under the seat that can run all the way up to the steering wheel. That would be the mechanical solution. Just throwing it out there. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

Seems to work fine. I tried one of these snowplow relays. It seems to work well, although it's almost silent. The truck starts well after the plugs cycle.

Thanks, I ended up doing something similar, although I put the fusible link first. Should be fine I suppose. I'll rethink it if I run some bigger wire from the battery. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

Hi all. I promise I read the FAQs and looked at the TM diagram. I'm confused about which size fusible link to use when jumping from the 12v block directly to the new Glow Plug relay that I am also installing. The old wires are brittle and I'd rather put something new in. So it looks like the...

Nah. Drill four holes. Those little handheld hacksaws with the blade exposed at the end are great for squaring off corners.

What will drive you nuts is a mechanical oil pressure gauge. I have one on my Z28. You can watch the pressure bleed off your bearings when you lay on it. That said it makes over 100 psi on cold start. Figure 10 psi per 1000 rpm when warm is sufficient. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

Oh. Just to get an accurate reading. I could get a VDO gauge but just being a cheapskate. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

I know you guys will hate me but I found an overseas source for 30v digital voltmeters for about $3 each. I'm going to put one next to the analog one on that panel. Plus a switch likely...for something. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

Yes. And the worst part is the resistor is pink. On mine anyway. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

I should have mentioned - I checked the impedance across my makeshift resistor pack and it was 297-298ohm, so definitely within 1% tolerance. It was also interesting that the next time I started the truck the meter slowly went up into the middle of the end range. So maybe 29 or so volts coming...

Hi everyone. My voltmeter died shortly after buying my m1009. Thanks for all who contributed helpful posts that came up on my search regarding debugging the voltmeter. I checked at the connections and I was getting 24v. So I pulled it. Then I took it to my shop and connected the 12v lug...

Does anyone know approximately what the fiberglass top weighs? Just curious. Sent from my VIVO XL using Tapatalk

Thanks. That gives me a price point for a custom job, which is exactly what I needed. Not sure I'll pay extra for stainless. We don't have to contend with road salt down here like you do up there.

The exhaust in my m1009 is rotted out. Based on a little research here and on the interwebz, it looks like a K5 small block manifold-back kit will match perfectly. So, first, is this true? Secondly, any modern preferences? My local Maaco has a 3 star review so I'm considering DIY since I...