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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...
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    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...
  3. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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!!
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    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...
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    Starting problem GP or GPR? new batteries

    Just a little insight please , Finally got my m1008 running, but only when I put the charger on the batterys. @ this time my GP relay was working fine (24+ on top post and 12v on both top post and bottom post w/orange wire after put in run position & 12v on pink). Bought 2 Optima 1000CCA...
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    Glow plug module smoking?

    Let me say how much of a great resource this sight has been to get my n ewly purchased m1008 running!! One ? I coulnt find the answer. The wait light stays on even after its running. Im also getting some overhaeting at the glowplug module board. Looks like the purple wire. Traced it down to find...
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