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Hey Guys can anyone tell me how well the Diesel RX DRX00070 glow plugs hold up. I have never used them and was wanting some wisdom from the been there done that folks.
I replaced mine a few weeks ago and it does make a difference. It shifts smoother, mine shift from 1st to 2nd at around 15 mph then from 2nd to 3rd 30 mph. The old one didnt shift until the engine rpms started screaming. When I pulled the old one off it was all gunked up.
I had great fun today replacing the rear main seal, new oil pump and oil pan gasket. I just love the smell of diesel in the morning, it gives me flashbacks to my Army days. :grd:.
I replaced the vacuum regulator valve a few days ago on my M1008. Man what a world of difference it made, gears shift smoother, 1st gear shift at around 15 mph and 2nd at 30 mph. The old one was all gunked up looked like it might have been the original factory one. Here's the part # if...
I finally got my 5/4 up and running. Replaced the transmission , torque converter , trans cooler, both U-joints to the drive shaft, , Vacuum pump and CDR valve. Its nice to be behind the wheel again. My Next project will be the fuel system.
If I can remember correctly (and its been a while since my army days), the m151A1 its gonna have a straight fender with the turn signal mounted on top, the turn signal will be small , If its an m151A2 the fender will have an indention at the end for the turn signal to mount to, the turn signal...
Thanks for the info warthog. I have been on fleabay pricing them. I will be keeping your offer in mind. I really appreciate your knowledge and help thanks.
Hey Warthog thanks for the reply, I'm looking for a new or a rebuilt torque converter. I still have my old one but when the transmission took a dive it had a lot of burnt trans fluid and residue in the pan. I want to have everything freshly rebuilt so I "hopefully" want have to repeat this...
Hey Y'all , My 5/4 (M1008) is in process of having the transmission rebuilt, I want to replace the torque converter and was wandering if anyone could recommend a good (not a real expensive) torque converter that is close to the original. I also will be adding an additional trans cooler. Any help...