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    not getting fuel

    I figured out that it was how i was placing the shut off solenoid i got that set up right and the linkage is correct now time to charge the batteries and see what happens
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    not getting fuel

    Ok i checked and no fuel just air. i know I'm getting fuel to the injection pump but it isn't going threw to the engine and once i get it started it has no issue running. i have taken the injection pump cap off a couple times to reveal the shut off solenoid. does that solenoid have to be hooked...
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    not getting fuel

    If i see air bubbles how do i fix that? and if i see fuel what would you suggest i check?
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    not getting fuel

    Hello i have an 1986 m1008 its not getting fuel to the injectors its getting threw the fuel filter but doesn't seem to be going to thw injection pump (that hose is not clogged i already checked) any help or tips would be appreciated. thanks in advane
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    starting issues

    I tested the wires and do have power going to them but no fuel and what do the two relays beside the starter relay do? when i conncect the pink/blue wire to a piwer they click along with the IP
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    starting issues

    so if i connected that wire to a constant power when the key is on the accessory position would that work? If not where could i hook that wire to?
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    starting issues

    i have figured out that the engine is not getting fuel. does the injection pump need a power for it to work i heard they are mechanically injected is why i ask and if so where does the power come from and where does the power enter into the injection pump? and yes i have read some of the TM's on...
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    starting issues

    the engine is turning over slowly. No smoke. glow plugs are working
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    starting issues

    i let a friend of mine drive my truck and he said it wasn't starting so he sprayed brake cleaner in it to try to use as a starting fluid and it didn't work so had it jumped off and brought it bake but it wont start now what should i do?
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    wiring issues..... again

    I have the manual glow plug switch and I drove my m1008 to my dads work and i forgot to turn my switch off and it was on for about an hour and a half. now when i touch the pink and black wire to my relay two relays inside the cab beside the starter relay clicks and some of my dash lights come on...
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    making the truck road worthy

    my fuel gauge is off on my 1986 chevy m1008 how can i figure out how much fuel i truly have in the truck? and does it matter what type of relay i use for the glow plugs?
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    24v- 12v conversion how do i do it?

    What needs to be taken off or added to a m1008 for a 12 volt conversion i am aware many people do not like it but my starter went out and i couldnt find a 24 volt starter so im stuck woth doing a 12 volt conversion
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    4-wheel-drive issues

    Can anyone explain to me why my 4wd isnt working the drive shaft is spinning but the front wheels are not engaging or something
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    bad water pump?

    What are some ways to tell if you uave a bad water pump ina m1008
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    glow plug problems

    I had a glow plug out and held it to a ground and it never heated up
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    glow plug problems

    Yes i did fix the battery cable problem and no i havent watched the gp video
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    glow plug problems

    Need help! I have power going to my glow plugs but the plugs will not heat up. What can use this problem i have 8 brand new ac delco 60g plugs i do not know much about diesels much less a cucv
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    Wiring diagram needed

    hello i am new to this page and i need a wiring diagram for a 1986 chevy cucv m1008 when i try to conect my battery cables to the battery terminals it sparks which means i have a ground issue somewhere correct? if not need all the help i can get i am 16 and this is my first truck any help will...
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