LadyLuck

I'm selling my M1008. Lots of interest, all going good, new MOT etc, low price...but on two occasions when a buyer with cash came to buy it, it went wrong on the day they arrived therefore wasting everyone's time. First one the starter motor went 10 minutes before buyer arrived! spent £300 getting it sorted. Then today another buyer comes...trans fluid everywhere in road and not shifting up to 3rd gear when he test drove, but it was fine before! Have no more money to spend on it. Removed ebay listing even though there were lots of bids. Can't think of anything other than scrapping it now and trying to forget about all the lost money. I have not enough technical knowledge to fix it myself so that's not an option. I'd really appreciate some great ideas on this one please guys!!!

Thanks I'll look there for the starter motor!

Thanks!!! Sorry I didn't see it earlier...I don't get this website! Now I'm looking for a starter motor!!!

Thanks...I messaged you

Hi Steve, Thank you for your reply...again! That's really useful info. I find this website difficult as I don't get any notifications. I'm missing lots as the only way to find out is to log on and literally check every post I'm on! Does this happen for you? Anyway, the truck is up for sale on eBay. I don't know whether to sell it or not! I think the starter problems are ok now. She's starting up at least! there's a bit of a high pitched squeak when you rev up but not when idling. Don't know what that is. The belts have been changed. Any ideas? Thanks Helen

Ah! that is a shame:-( My biggest problem is finding a knowledgeable person that can help me fix my truck! If I could solve that problem I wouldn't have the other problems. You'd think it wouldn't be so hard!

Thank you! Sorry for late reply...I don't get the notifications system on this site...seems random! I'm missing replies because of it!

Thank you so much Steve!!! I'm feeling better already. I have been to Steel soldiers and downloaded the tech manuals which I've been trawling through for help...but I must be the biggest dunce around because they are confusing me even more ha!! I can do stuff if I've got clear instructions. I need a like Hanes manual in book form...I'm crap at reading stuff on my laptop! I got a battery isolator switch, and I'm getting the batteries charged up so at least they can't sneakily drain out while I'm not looking. Still doesn't explain why the draining is occurring though. I have a million wires about the engine. I think it's still a 24v system (but how would I know otherwise?). Could it be the glow plugs or relay or something staying active longer than they should?? I'll check back later. Thanks Helen

North London

Yeah I guess so! I got a battery isolator switch today. I'm going to charge both batteries, fit the switch and at least they cant drain whilst not in use.

Yes this could be the problem. I have no idea how to disconnect the relay though. I'm a bit nervous of anything to do with batteries and electrical stuff! I need step by step instructions I'm afraid :undecided:

the batteries were both tested and all good and the next day, one was dead. no idea why.

Hi, Thanks for your reply, Nothing else is connected to them, as far as I know...nothing obvious anyway. I'll post some pics of the batteries installed ASAP.

Hi Steve, Thank you for your reply. Sorry, I haven't been back to this site in a while and as I'm new to it I don't get the randomness of the email notifications about replies and messages! So I didn't know I had a reply. I think I'm going to sell the truck. I am having major problems with very little things. No-one seems to know what to do with it and I'm talking qualified mechanics! I wish I was brave enough to tackle it, but I'm not. Any advice? (and I'll keep checking back this time). Thanks Helen

Thanks for your reply, and advice. I think the batteries are connected up wrong but I'm not sure. Got 2 new batteries, one was dead the very next day!! What on earth could cause this? Don't know if I've got the right batteries, or if they are connected correctly, and I've got no idea myself and don't know anyone who's got any ideas...that's why I'm stuck!

You would think so! damn batteries...one's dead, then the other one! Don't know what's happening. Engines turning over fast enough but one battery is draining. No ones been able to get to the bottom of it yet. And I'm losing the will to live!!

1985 M1008...I tried and I failed. Love this truck but it's finally beaten me. It needs some routine maintenance and I can't do it or find someone who knows what to do. I need either...A. find expert help, or B. sell her on to a good home and to someone who understands her. Can anyone give any sort of advice? At my wit's end :embarrassed:

I know it's an old thread but I really need to connect with some owners in the UK!! I have a 1985 M1008. I need all sorts of help!!!

I'm having parts nightmares...I put a post up in the American cars forum. Can you advise?

tha last pic was supposed to be this one...back end!

one more pic...these were taken by her last owner, although she still looks the same!

there you go!

I just got the truck in for a service but having nightmares finding parts. Anyone got one of these vehicles or can offer advice? Also, I need to join an owners club...not sure whether to go with an American owners club or military vehicles as it's ex-military and civilianised now, just looks like a Chevy truck! help much appreciated

Thanks, it's a diesel engine ha! but as I said there's very little info on the logbook. Insurance and tax was cheap...£220 for a year's insurance and £130 for 6 months tax. I've had the vehicle checked and checked again and there's nothing suspect, it all comes back good, it's just this one digit wrong when they registered the chassis number 20 years ago. Could be working in my favour, this is the thing!

Thanks for your reply. I hadn't really thought about it. As it turns out I might be getting away with it because there's not much info on the log book. The reason being is because when the truck was imported and registered in 1995 someone put zero instead of a D on the fifth digit of the chassis number leading to it being unknown and getting a Q plate. I can get an age related plate as I have been in contact with the DVLA, explained the problem and they are ok with it if I want to go ahead but then all the info will then be on the log book that's not on there now!! Hmmm I want to get that Q plate off though. What do you, or anyone else think? Thanks.