MtkNoob
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Hello to all and big Thanks already for the huge amount of useful information here. The creators, moderators, and users of this site provide a great service and community! I purchased my M1008 about one month ago, and she is my first MV and first Diesel. I have been lurking on the site since then, and I've read a lot of threads and downloaded and read a fair amount in the TMs. I do not have much of a mechanical background, but I'm usually fairly good at reading and following instructions, especially when accompanied by helpful pictures.
Because my truck has been converted to 12V (not Roscommon method, and I'm going to try to correct that in the future), I have not done the Doghead ignition circuit modification. My understanding is that this is unnecessary with a 12V system.
With the help of numerous threads and the TMs, I have successfully swapped my GPs with new AC60Gs (only 3 of the old Autolite 1110s were functional, and 3 others had some degree of swelling but were able to be pulled without breaking). I also snipped and changed the GP wire connectors to new 1/4" crimp connectors and replaced my failed GP relay (the old one had shaken itself to the point that 2 or 3 of the terminals were swinging loose in the body of the relay) with BWD part# S603. Finally, I installed a new GP controller card from Antennaclimber. Following these changes, the M1008 has been firing up reliably and quickly.
Since this is my first post, I'm using the opportunity to try to post a picture of my M1008, Fifi. The PO applied her decidedly unmilitary two-tone bedliner paint scheme, which is slowly growing on me. Who knows when and if I'll have the time, money, and urge all at the same time to change it?
Because my truck has been converted to 12V (not Roscommon method, and I'm going to try to correct that in the future), I have not done the Doghead ignition circuit modification. My understanding is that this is unnecessary with a 12V system.
With the help of numerous threads and the TMs, I have successfully swapped my GPs with new AC60Gs (only 3 of the old Autolite 1110s were functional, and 3 others had some degree of swelling but were able to be pulled without breaking). I also snipped and changed the GP wire connectors to new 1/4" crimp connectors and replaced my failed GP relay (the old one had shaken itself to the point that 2 or 3 of the terminals were swinging loose in the body of the relay) with BWD part# S603. Finally, I installed a new GP controller card from Antennaclimber. Following these changes, the M1008 has been firing up reliably and quickly.
Since this is my first post, I'm using the opportunity to try to post a picture of my M1008, Fifi. The PO applied her decidedly unmilitary two-tone bedliner paint scheme, which is slowly growing on me. Who knows when and if I'll have the time, money, and urge all at the same time to change it?
