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I couldn't find anything on the topic so I decided to give it a try. This is from a 84 M1009 and dealing with a rear black out light. It was one with three wires to it. I thought of showing how I did it about half way thru the process, so that's when I started taking pictures.
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I’ve read the TM’s and did a bunch of searches but haven’t found anything quite like my issue.
A little background first, to start with it's a M1009 with no modifications except that I’ve replaced the OEM fuel filter with a spin on unit. The glow plugs were replaced with AC60G’s about 6...
I had GEN1 being dimly lit when I ran the heater. I tightened up the belt and still had the same issue, must be the batteries. It seemed to be charging just fine so I had 2 batteries here with threaded top posts. I bought 4 top post adapters and put them in but still had the same issue. So...
I was checking the lights in my instrument cluster so I had the panel etc off. I had the bezel off to the right when the voltmeter touched the speaker bracket. There was a spark and I got it away from it right away. Now though the voltmeter doesn't work and I have no Gen2 light when I turn...
Here's some pics of my M1009. So far we've replaced the fuel filter with a screw on one from NAPA. Thanks for the posts, I got the numbers from there. I've replaced the windshield washer with one from my sons Blazer, don't tell him. I just crimped on a couple of spade connectors and stuck...
Got the unit home and it's in really good shape. Lots of new parts etc and the body has no rust! The left turn signal indicator would come on when you turned on the lights. Ended up being a bad drivers side front turn signal socket shorting out, replaced. The rear end was in a diaper and we...
I'm picking up my first M1009 tomorrow. :-P It has less than 26000 miles, has new tires, excellent interior and solid body with no rust. I'm all fired up, hopefully it will too. Now I've got a question. I bought a civi 86 K5 Blazer, 3 speed auto, 6.2 diesel this spring. He had replaced the...