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Aren't the transfer case shifters/ floor plate different in the 205 compared to the 208?
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M1028 vs M1008
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Yes the shifters for the 208 and 205 are dif. not sure it these pics will work put here
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Bummer. Looks like I have a M1028 with the NP208. Oh well. Its still a heck of a truck.
IMO to collect or restore, I would prefer the M1028A1, A3 or the rare M1031 ( pick-up conversion with the dually Dana70 rear axle and some with 200 amp alternator) their NP205 cast iron gear to gear and PTO capability, higher rear axle rating and the front slip locker. Otherwise a LOW miles and cheaper M1008 (modified) is the ticket. The NP208 T/C was of concern, but other then a small seal leak is has proven reliable and has taken "ALL" I have thrown at it. I think the longer "pick-up" wheel base drive shaft angle is easier on then. The front open differential was address with a Richmond "No-Slip" locker
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I forget the number(s), but if you decode the VIN, you can tell what they are.
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NSNs are different and almost always posted at the bottom of the sale page.
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I have seen both 9200 & 9400.
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Yeah, I just looked in my -10 and saw. No worries!!
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I have the M1031 with the Dana 70 with duals in back. Also the front Dana 60 is the "Heavy Duty" model. It also came with a NP205 transfer case, and dual fuel tanks.
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Actually I removed the original engine and repowered with a Chevy 383 Hi-Torque engine. Truth be told I never cared much for the 6.2 engine. It was a miss-mash thrown together to meet the governments demands for a diesel engine. I know there are a lot of people who love this engine and I have all the aftermarket manuals on beefing it up but it's like polishing a "turd" in my opinion. In the end it's still a turd.Well I know when I'm beatlol that's awesome I'm thinking of putting in a 205 after the 208 gives up the ghost
lol yeah now you need to stick a banks on that 6.2 to get the squirrels a run'n
In another M1008 I had I installed a Cadillac 472 engine in it. I ended up selling it to the neighbor kid when he turned 18 just to get him to stop bugging me to sell it to him. Last I heard he blew the engine racing it.
I see how it is rusty. No love for the 6.2? Lol I'm a cummins guy myself but for the price of rebuilding one you could go and get slightly used crate 6.5 they sell on gov planet sometimes full mechanical let me remind you. Lol cucvs remind me of lawn mowers, when the motor blows up its cheaper to get a new one. Lol
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This is my 383 Hi-Torque. It runs very nice and none of the problems of the 6.2 . You can see I kepted the battery tray and mounted a 12 volt air compressor on it and attached my fuel filter to the leg. I also retained the huge 4 core radiator.
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You'll be old a long time before you break that engine! One of the true classics. 
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Yep ! I installed a transmission oil filter in the place of the original over-fill container. I always planned to install a better over-fill unit just never got around to doing it. I kind of got bored with the M1031 and have since gone on to my M35 ! I totally gutted the cab and cleaned and painted and Herculinered everything. Fixed up the dash and installed a great stereo system. Then installed a new engine and rebuilt the TH400 and rebuilt the NP205. Installed new drivelines (front and rear). Checked out the front and rear differentials. Replaced all brakes and rebuilt the master cylinder and calipers and wheel cylinders and installed new brake lines (stainless steel) and installed DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. Replaced both fuel tanks with polyethylene ones. All total I spent over $12,000 on this truck and about 3 years time. So I'm a little burnt out on it right now. My wife and son keep after me to repaint it but I can't seem to muster any enthusiasm for it now. Eventually I will paint it the 4 color Woodland Camo it was originally, but that would mean I have to go back to the original flat black bumper and get rid of my new chrome bumper. I like my chrome bumper.
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Nice! What kind of headers are you using on this 383? Also what is the purpose of the t's in the heater hoses?