84 1008 build.

[linemech31]

I have been a long time lurker so to speak. I have owned a k10 that was very close to me and drove a 1008 on active duty back in the early 2000'S. Hopefully the pics posted. I just bought it. Moving forward i would like to share.

 

[linemech31]

So far the only issues I have encountered are an inoperable gen 1 and no glow plugs. Engine runs smoothly with no notable blowby.

 

[NDT]

Good looking radio truck. What tires are on there, they look extra wide in your picture. What are your plans for the 10-08?

 

[linemech31]

Thank you! The tires are goodyear mtr's in 285/75/16. They are heavily worn. As far as plans on what the final product will look like i am not 100% sure. Thinking of making it look a little more civilian like. I am going to start assessing it further after work today and ill post more pictures.

 

[german m1008]

Welcome and thank you for outing from Germany Rhein / Main area ......... I'm curious how it will continue ......

 

[linemech31]

I am nearly certain that i will do an engine swap to a v8 gas of some type. First thought was an ls swap but im really wanting to avoid the headache of computers. Nothing wrong with the 6.2 but i have 3 other diesels already. Mild 350 or 454 with a carb comes to mind.

 

[cucvrus]

I am nearly certain that i will do an engine swap to a v8 gas of some type. First thought was an ls swap but im really wanting to avoid the headache of computers. Nothing wrong with the 6.2 but i have 3 other diesels already. Mild 350 or 454 with a carb comes to mind.

Doing that swap will devalue the vehicle. It has a very stout and well proven driveline and engine. No race car by any means but definitely a tried, true and reliable truck. I have been driving them hard for over 25 years in private use and completely stock. They have over worked and outlast other vehicles of the same vintage. Good Luck it is not my truck but it sure is getting hard to find a good CUCV that has not been hacked up and modified. From experience the stock ones hold the most value. I have chopped up many myself over the years and drove them into the ground. Many M1010's, M1009's, M1028's, M1008's and 1 M1031 have been slaughtered at my barn. Most were just hacked and had severe issues. The stock ones are in short supply. Take Care and Be Safe.

 

[linemech31]

I definitely cant argue that modifying the truck will devalue it significantly. Ill definitely chew on the motor swap idea longer. My first tasks are to go through it and make it roadworthy etc...

 

[cucvrus]

It is a very simple mechanical system on the stock CUCV. The engine has very few issues. If I were to want to make a reliable vehicle of it I would consider going over the engine. Heads and all gaskets, rebuilt injection and lift pump all seals. And having the transmission gone over at a competent shop is a plus. Good Luck.

 

[NDT]

Best mod for that truck is the 4L80E transmission. I thought those tires looked big, I run the same size Goodyears on my CUCV.

 

[linemech31]

Dug into her a little today. Found power at the glowplugs. Ohm'd each one out and all 8 are open. The battery terminals need replaced and i also found 2 heavy gauge wires (see pictures) not connected to anything they go down below the firewall. Havent looked into what they belong to yet. Got 7 of the 8 glow plugs out. One has a buldged tip likely from starter fluid damit. Also found a portion of fuseable link partially burned. Havent chased that down either. I ordered new ac delco glow plugs. I think i will get all the other issues figured out prior to installing the new plugs to avoid cooking them if i have a secondary issue. Seems weird to have 8 bad glow plugs.

 

[dougco1]

Dug into her a little today. Found power at the glowplugs. Ohm'd each one out and all 8 are open. The battery terminals need replaced and i also found 2 heavy gauge wires (see pictures) not connected to anything they go down below the firewall. Havent looked into what they belong to yet. Got 7 of the 8 glow plugs out. One has a buldged tip likely from starter fluid damit. Also found a portion of fuseable link partially burned. Havent chased that down either. I ordered new ac delco glow plugs. I think i will get all the other issues figured out prior to installing the new plugs to avoid cooking them if i have a secondary issue. Seems weird to have 8 bad glow plugs.

Not uncommon for the glow plugs to fail in rapid succession. If one goes down the power will increase to the others and burn them out as well. Its known as "The cascade effect"

 

[NDT]

Those heavy gauge wires go back to the connector in the bed for the radio rack.

 

[linemech31]

On a side note i am replacing the front bumper. If someone is interested in it shoot me a message. Its an aluminum with winch mount.

 

[DmentdDan]

Following!

 

[linemech31]

Parts store sent the wrong plugs. Ill have to wait until tomorrow for the 13g plugs. Not really a big deal theres a lot of little things that need to be done. Started tidying up the battery cables etc.. found the feed to the starter nearly rubbed through. That would have been a nice surprise

 

[DmentdDan]

Parts store sent the wrong plugs. Ill have to wait until tomorrow for the 13g plugs. Not really a big deal theres a lot of little things that need to be done. Started tidying up the battery cables etc.. found the feed to the starter nearly rubbed through. That would have been a nice surprise

that looks like mice nibbles on the starter wire to me. I hate those little bastards

 

[cucvrus]

Parts store sent the wrong plugs. Ill have to wait until tomorrow for the 13g plugs. Not really a big deal theres a lot of little things that need to be done. Started tidying up the battery cables etc.. found the feed to the starter nearly rubbed through. That would have been a nice surprise

Looks good. May I advise to go the extra and get a new set of cables made up or at least get the solder on crimped cable ends. The bolt on ones are not the best way to go and with the draw on the starter you will be making hot connections with the bolt on cable clamps. just some advice. Not my truck but trying to help out as much as I can from afar. Good choice on the 13 G glow plugs. I don't care what anyone else says. Been using them for over 25 years and little or no problems with them. Good Luck.

 

[linemech31]

I kind of went with what i had kicking around the shop which were gold plated marine terminals. I really didn't think a 160hp diesel would need more than that? But i am not opposed to getting something with more contact area to the cables. As far as the cable that looks like mice chewed it... the picture is deceptive. It actually chaffing on the bottom of the battery tray.

 

[linemech31]

Things are looking up. A set of new glow plugs and it fired right up.