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  1. STRAGLER

    shackles for my m1008

    hello, trying to find shackles for my m1008? Bought it in cali,. gov. liquidations. i live in nc, so you can imagine the transport cost!!! showed shackles on truck but was gone when delivered. Can someone tell me where and what size would accomindate. The extending bar is a little over 1 and...
  2. STRAGLER

    steering column wiring

    Never mind finally came accross one sorry for bothering you, thanks tinstar for positive posts...
  3. STRAGLER

    steering column wiring

    Must have been using wrong search words but yes i did search. Not the one to post before trying or reading. I can most of the time find anything, Started working on this truck about 4 or so years ago and have only relied on posting a thread when I cant find anything. I was sick for about 2 years...
  4. STRAGLER

    steering column wiring

    Hello all, I am currently trying to replace all the wiring in my steering column. I have purchased a new turn signal switch, horn button @ a new lever. was wanting to replace the wiring harness inside column mount/bracket where the lever is mounted/pushes in, that has the wiring is through the...
  5. STRAGLER

    New Format for forums

    Doesnt change the block white background and the almost watermark title and thread starter on the CUCV forum. This is very hard to see. Was this a page design change. I snipped a pic to show which I meant but, now the grey has chnged to a little darker color of brown. ?
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    New Format for forums

    Doesnt change the block white background and the almost watermark title and thread starter on the CUCV forum. This is very hard to see. Was this a page design change. I snipped a pic to show which I meant but, now the grey has chnged to a little darker color of brown. ?
  7. STRAGLER

    New Format for forums

    Is it just me or did I miss a post about the change in the colors (being white background @ grey words) of the postings forum in the CUCV section? Maybe its something I can change but havent figured how. Sorry to be a bother but I have poor eyesight and cannot read clearly the posts. I have been...
  8. STRAGLER

    Sudden change in shifting

    Viola!! Thx. HATZIE!! went out and sure enough it was hung open! Yo probably saved me another days reading.LOL Runs great. Thx to all!!
  9. STRAGLER

    Sudden change in shifting

    Hello all, I am trying to diagnose a recent problem with my M1008. Pulling my landscape trailer home the other day, while pulling a pretty good grade, it was creeping along as always. Then it kicked down and took off. I was like happy at first cause this was the first burst of power I had, so I...
  10. STRAGLER

    attempting 12v conversion

    Hello to all, Finally got a little time to put into converting my M1008 to 12 volt using the roscommon directions. Came to a hang-up thought you guys could easily help with. Im at the point of removing the condensor from the pas alt. Im not sure what they are meaning. I have already removed...
  11. STRAGLER

    2009 vin info thread

    Hello, THESE ARE FOR A M1008 Thanks ahead for any info!! A/VIN#: 1GCGD34JXFF345968 B/REG#:NG1EU4 C/NSN#:2320011232671 Bought @ French Camp CA Bumper/ Pass side: 153F Driver side:HQ27 Let me know if you need any more info.
  12. STRAGLER

    glow plug alarm, do it yerself

    Has anyone tried this mod? I would like to put it on my m1008 but wanted to see if it had been applied and tested. Great idea!! What exactly is meant by a resistor bypass as mentioned in post#5? Can this be wired to the orange w/o damage to the beeper to monitor the Hi current output side of the...
  13. STRAGLER

    wiring GP relay

    Pink only on bottom, blue is on top. Small orange is run in same boot as large orange is in. (Not in pic) This was the relay and wiring of, that was on the truck when I purchased from GL.
  14. STRAGLER

    wiring GP relay

    GREAT!! :oops: Your probably right!! Makes since why glow plugs went AWOL (did run good for about a day until I install new batterys) Will do diagnosis on GP module tomorrow. Already have new GP's What relay do you reccomend? The posts Ive read has diffent ideas? AC40? ST85 (NAPA)? Thanks for...
  15. STRAGLER

    Battery selector switch

    Thanks for the replies!! steelandcanvas: this diagram you posted is w/ 2 switches. This can be done w/the 2100 model I have also. Cant both alt run to the same leads on the switch since it is field disconnect? I beleive the AFD (alt field disconnect) is to prevent surge on electric system while...
  16. STRAGLER

    Battery selector switch

    Im going to install a battery selector switch I have. (quick disconnect in case of) Cruiser Series Battery Selector Switch With AFD | Marinco The wiring diagram only shows 2 batt w1 alt. (See pic) Any ideas the correct way w/ 2 alt? Thanks!!
  17. STRAGLER

    wiring GP relay

    The relay was explained as a standard starter solenoid 12v (part#F496 @Autozone) around $15. Crash_AF: The small orange wire is connected, It was behind the larger orange (hidden)run into the boot. Thanks for the observation! The first pic on previous post correction, this is the new autozone...
  18. STRAGLER

    wiring GP relay

    Thanks for the quick response! I purchased one @ autozone for about $14 (second pic). Notice voltage when key is in run. (depicting bad glow plugs) first pic is the original b4 I replaced. wires were opposite. Wiring new one this way I get 24 on red /12v on pink/ blue grounds/ 0v on gp(orange)?
  19. STRAGLER

    wiring GP relay

    One thing I am having trouble with, how do you know which small terminal on the GP relay for the pink and which for the blue? switching them purposed 2 scenerios. Is there a meter test I can perfrom to insure? Does the blue wire connect to the terminal closer to the feed(red) or to the orange to...
  20. STRAGLER

    Starting problem GP or GPR? new batteries

    BTW, I did check the GP and the olms were 0.
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