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Both GEN lamps light at start up- GEN 2 lamp went on during a drive yesterday- and stayed lit. Been getting readings this morning: I could use some input here on my results, please. I just noticed that the front passenger side plug wire had come off of the glow plug- as I remember: Yesterday...

I've been dealing with what seemed to be a parasitic draw for the past 3 weeks. Some mornings the battery is dead. Some mornings it fires up strong. After charging the newish interstate front battery, I decided to look at the Alternators this morning and test them. I tested with multi-meter set...

My turn signals and tail lights went out today. Checked the fuse- it was good. I pulled the 30amp fuse- just NW of the yellow flasher. Fuse was okay, but there was only one spade clamp present. It seems the slipped off the blade and went south into the block. If I can put a solid replacement...

Got to thinking. Whenever my battery bleeds down to a yet to trace parasitic draw. And it only happens when my M1009 sits a week or so- shorter time when cold outside, I have to disconnect the front battery and charge it with the 10AMP quick charge. The ENGINE START mode makes my charger rattle...

I'd have made a few snapshots, but I know if you are reading this forum you are probably pretty familiar with the fuse boxes on these vehicles and can grasp what I am saying in your mind's eye. After changing out my turn signal lever and harness, I found a few other things that were causing...

My replacement Directional Lever came today- the column was torn down already awaiting another part (locking ring cover). The new lever went in like a dream, but I noticed that the action was loose and would give me troubles getting the hi-beam on demand. I knew that there is a rod that travels...

I've had this whirring sound (not sure how it is different from whining- I've never heard my wife whirr). It rises and falls with acceleration. I changed out the rear wheel bearings and the front bearings. The sound is still there- definitely needed new front bearings anyway. The power steering...

Changed out the front bearings yesterday, and on reassembly I see that there were no parts as indicated by Item #9 and #10 in this drawing for 1985 M1009. Parts 11, 12, 13 [gap] 8, 7 6, 5 4... Should I hunt these down at a wrecking yard, or are these parts optional- there was some mention of a...

Installing the Speedometer cable in the M1009 is fairly straight forward. I just installed mine- the outer plastic sheath was shabby and had worn t the steel core causing erratic readings. Here are a few of my observations that may save a little head scratching for the next guy: The parts store...

One of these is broken off behind the bracket. Probably why the power steer ing bracket tab broke off. I can't fing a part number in the engine TM or the 20P TM. The bolt seems to be spec's for the right ALT and there is a part number of 14067718, but I have not foud it in a GM parts search...

This is the same bracket I ended up welding 8 years ago. It got dark before I could pull it tonight, but I did get eyes on and it is broken at the same tabs as before. Anyone know where I can lay my hands on one f these brackets? (P/N 14033879).

I love driving... and servicing, my M1009, but I got to thinking, as I was addressing a probable water pump leak, what's next? If the US military is phasing out the HumVee, in favor of MRAPs and such, what is the next civilized (streetable) size of military SUV we'll get, if ever? On the globale...

Overlooked latching and now I can’t get the hood open. Looks like the blow forced the bolts to pull the rear of the hood downwards. I can only get the hood open 6 inches before it binds against the cowl. Any ideas on how to procede?

I just had about the most harrowing event of my (surely shortened) life. I had the top of the IP off to adjust the Face cam. I got too comfortable reinstalling the top and I'm guessing I missed setting the lever n the right spot. As soon as I cranked it over all #311 broke loose. I knew what had...

Chasing down my NO Power above 35mph, I installed fresh Fuel injectors. Went pretty well. The problem is it cranks, no start. The batteries are strong, and there is fuel getting to the injectors- I cracked the inlet connectors at each injector. The engine was running with immediate start up...

Looks like I'll drop my tank and see if the sending "sock" filter is to blame for my loss f power. As I was readin the forum on sending unit replacements I found https://www.steelsoldiers.com/attachments/img_3721-jpg.301195/ But I found the following in the 34P TM: 3PAOZZ 11862 [Part...

I have read several articles about transmissions that give out and render a maximum speed of 35MPH- to "Limp Home". The issue seems to be a shift solenoid.. Is this a thing with the 400?

On my way fishing- never happen when I'm on my way to get a root canal, and the pedal feels off as the engine starts bogging. I can keep the Blazer moving t get off the highway, but only just. Visual inspection turns up nothing. I limp back into town, find a diesel shop, but they can only guess...

The last two pumps I installed (Delphi) went in just as the others I've replaced in Chevys and Fords over the years. The last two, though slipped around on the end of the crack rod. It was up as far as it would go- held in place after freezing the rod and adding a dose of heavy grease to it...

Over the last week I noticed a lack of power over 35-40 MPH. I can get more speed, but very slowly have to work up to it. If I get on the freeway and try to maintain 60ish, I get vibration and shutter. I've read as many posts as I could find here and have already changed out the spin-on fuel...