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So, first I need to apologize for not having thoroughly searched. I am in a bind and humbly ask for assistance with my issue. I am working 12 hr days, do not have a day off ther than thanksgiving for a couple of weeks, and only have access to Internet though my iPhone during business hours. i...

I have a fuel leak coming from the fuel return line on the injector - driver side closest to the fire wall. I have ordered new fuel line from ebay to replace them all. Until that arrives, will I do any harm by trimming the offending line? I have read that the length of line is important.

The latest development in my long and annoying saga of starter trouble is the awful grinding noise that has just begun to occur when starting my m1009. I have not yet removed the torque converter cover to inspect the flywheel for damage, but I would not be surprised to find gnarled or missing...

My M1009 has a 24v gear reduction starter on it, with the correct GM starter bolts, and the correct GM starter bracket installed. When I installed I did not use any shims. The teeth of bendix and flexplate/ flywheel lined up well, and the truck starts strong. Most of the time. There have been...

What have you M1009-driving pet owners done to keep your dog confined to the cargo area (behind rear seat)? I have a 2 yr old boxer that can be ... enthusiastic when riding and or left in the truck. I would like to devise a way to keep her in the rear where there isn't much she can tear up or...

PHASE ONE: A while back I pulled a headliner and interior trim pieces from an 83 K5 Blazer. Today, with the much appreciated help of StationJJ, I installed this interior in my M1009. The interior trim consists 5 plastic pieces and 3 metal ones. I cleaned them up and spray painted them with...

I installed a 12V dome light today in the cab of the M1009. One wire was going to the fuse box and plugged into the 12V constant plug (2nd row down, between 5 amp B/O marker lights & 20 amp parking/ marker), and the dome light assembly was screwed into the cab of the truck providing the ground...

Ok, I know there are many threads about M1009s and what they can and can not tow. What I want to know and what I have not been able to find, is what is the towing capacity of an M1009 with 3/4 ton axles? I have a set of Corporate 3/4 tons (10 bolt front 14 bolt rear, 3.73 gear) out of a 79 K20...

So, I changed out my belts today. Thanks to searching on here, I was able to do the power steering belt with out much issue. I then reconnected the batteries to start the truck and check my work. I was concerned I didn't put enough tension on the belts so I wanted to see/ hear them run. Turns...

I had an interesting experience the other day. I started up my M1009 and left the driveway. I drove about a quarter of a mile before coming to the first stoplight, giving me enough time and distance to get up to the 35mph posted speed limit. Normally, unless a school zone is in effect, this...

I found an '88 Blazer top for sale close by with sliding tinted windows. It also has interior lights. I can get it for cheap, but am not sure if it will fit an 84 1009. I know there were a lot of changes done to the Blazers and trucks in 1988 compared to the 87 model, but I haven't been able to...

I went to pull-a-part today and grabbed a few parts from a civilian Blazer as well as a couple C/K trucks. One of my finds was a horn. I had noticed that the volume of my horn was inaudible at highway speed and wanted to replace it. The blazer that I pulled from had two horns on it, one on the...

I was on my way home from work this past sunday afternoon, driving my m1009, and happened upon a military convoy. I assume it was headed to Ft Campbell. There were about 20 or so humvees, some with trailers, a fuel truck, and a couple of larger six wheel trucks. I'm not very good at naming those...

Hi all, I picked up my new M1009 last week. I bought it from a guy outside of Louisville, KY who had purchased it from the Univ of Western KY. They had kept it in pretty decent running order. The truck had not been started in a couple of weeks when I got there to check it out. I turned the key...

Hi everyone. I have been frequenting this website for sometime now, researching as much as I have been able to wrap my head around. I have finally taken the plunge and purchased a 1984 M1009.:D I also found a deal on a non-running, ex-Sheriff's Office M1009 which I purchased as a parts vehicle...

Hi, new guy here. I've been thinking of purchasing an m1009 for use as a daily driver. There is one for sale near Nashville, up by Fort Cambell. I have done some research, and have been able to find some very helpful information in the forums on Steelsoldier.com, but I could use a little help...