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  1. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    I get Wix 51061 oil filter and 58881 transmission filter. Also 8 AC60G glow plugs as these looks like one of the best choices. Also dorman brake 20771 and parking brake 20738 pads. Jim
  2. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    We found why it does not start 8-) The F.S.S. valve is almost dead... I bought a used fuel injection pump off Ebay that have a good solenoid as I am a little worried as I read two or more cases of people who has bought brand new Stanadyne F.S.S. and they dont work... Also a new glow plug module...
  3. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    I pull the top cover of the injection pump today. As you can see there is some dirt / sludge at the bottom... Fuel shut off valve is working but the rubber o-ring is a bit torn. I havent test the fast idle valve yet but the valve in the last pic is dead... What is this valve doing and where can...
  4. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Today I was try to start the truck... It starts but does not idle...After some more tries now start for 2-3 seconds and the accel pedal looks like does not respond like when we run out of fuel... I just add 20 liters of diesel just in case but still no luck... I open the bleeder in the fuel...
  5. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    As the truck runs rough and not idle we drain the old diesel fuel (from 2005!!!) we put fresh diesel and a Stanadyne diesel fuel additive and now the truck is working way more smooth and has idle as well:-D I read some horror stories for the use of starting fluid and I think we are lucky as the...
  6. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Hello guys, We be able to fire up the engine some days ago 8) No funny noises and no smoke but two injectors are not working properly... Also there is no buzzer and no lights for both wait and water in fuel lights... Here is a picture from the batteries cables and also one from a plug that we...
  7. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    @Warthdog : a BIG THANK YOU :goodjob: for your help Also thank you all the guys for your help too! So far the truck needs : radiator , radiator shroud , radiator lower mounting rubber blocks 8 glow plugs turn signal / wipers steering column mounted switch glow plug resistor And who knows...
  8. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    My mistake I mean the forth pic in the post #2 Any source I can get the rubber isolators ? Thank you, Jim
  9. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Thank all for you help guys! Here is some photos from the engine bay and also from the leaking fuel filter. As far as I know it is still 24V. The glow plugs card looks great but they dont ship overseas :( Also can anyone knows what is plugged in the two pin socket in the fourth pic ? Also are...
  10. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    After almost two years I bought an M1008 :mrgreen: This is the best in overall condition from the yard that has around 10 of them... Sadly the army tag says that it has issues with relays and glow plugs:roll: One red cable goes from the starter to the fuse block. We move it from the second place...
  11. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Some photos from the hacked wiring and two connectors with missing relays or ??? Jim
  12. Jim Hunter

    Just bought an M1008 !

    Finally I bought an M1008 ! Here is one picture during the transport from the yard. I will post more pictures tomorrow with daylight as there is some wiring issues that needs to get fixed ! Jim
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