Need info on m1028 engine setup

[scottodog]

I picked up a 1987 M1028 today with 21000 miles but the engine has two huge alternators both on the passenger side and an ac unit installed on the drivers side that the lines go through the firewall and it has ac control switches on the dash. There is also a blue box on the drivers side fender under the hood. My 1986 m1008 has different alternators and no ac or blue box. Did the m1028 truck come this way from the factory? Scott

 

[acmunro]

Setup is similar to the M1010 Ambulance. The AC in the cab is neat. Not all M1028 are like that. I think there are very few like that.

 

[swyne]

I have an '87 with the M1010 pkg under the hood. Neat and rare truck. Also with the tru-lok front end. Let me know if you have any charging issues. Some of these trucks had problems with the front battery holding a charge or I should say getting a charge. My A/C was never hooked up. My 2 a/c lines run down off the unit then down along the frame and end were the box and cab meet. I would like to see pics of the engine bay if possible! Thanks

 

[Crash_AF]

I looked at the pics of that truck on GL when it was up... please post up some pics of the AC setup as it is certainly not factory.

The truck appears to be one of the shelter carrier variants that had the M1010 alternator setup with the AC for the shelter in the bed. There was no different model number for those trucks so there's no way to track them or know how many were made that way, but it is rare for sure.

If it is the same truck I'm thinking it is, the blackout switches are in the panel under the steering column.

Anyhow... gotta do it...


Later,
Joe

 

[Recovry4x4]

I think the common factor on these is model year 1987. Anyone seen a 1028 with the DUVAC and A/C compressor other than a 1987

 

[acmunro]

I bid on a truck on GL a few weeks ago that had that set up. GL listed it as an 1986 but the VIN is for an MY 1987.