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  1. Dukeboy

    Charging issue created through ignorance of GEN 2 light

    So I feel stupid. I did the 12v conversion years ago and vaguely remember reading about the need to retain the GEN lights. fast forward to my latest rebuild where I installed aftermarket gauges in the dash and eliminated the lights. I've been trying to figure out why my alternator won't excite...
  2. Dukeboy

    LED bulbs front turn signal problem

    My turn signals work fine with incandescents, I purchased LED bulbs for any bulb that signaled. Rear lights work fine. When I replace the front bulbs with LED's the side marker/signal lights wouldn't work at all. So I put the filament bulbs back in the side marker/signal lights. Then the...
  3. Dukeboy

    M1008 rear springs removal. help

    I'm installing ORD's rear shackle flip, U-bolt flip kit, and wet bolt kit. The bolts for the rear shackles came out after much persuasion. The front of each leaf mount looks like a pita so I thought I would ask what tricks others have used to remove the bolt. I haven't been able to rotate the...
  4. Dukeboy

    Using Tranny cooler as power steering cooler

    My M1008 hasn't had a TH400 for quite some time now, so my stock tranny cooler is going unused. My newer trucks have power steering coolers from the factory. currently I am replacing all hoses etc. and wondered if it would be a good idea. I would flush out the cooler real well and plumb it...
  5. Dukeboy

    Spraying my M1008 with OD Durabak smooth

    Pennsylvania winters have been harsh on my M1008, more than other trucks I've owned. I just replaced rockers, doors, fenders, and wheelwells this time around. I've been coating everything with a couple different products to defend them as I go. frame and misc from cab back was stripped and...
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