From: Neil E. Amrhein (neil@compu-powr.com)
Date: Tue Nov 04 2003 - 08:22:46 PST
A properly running M1009 should be able to get 20-24mpg on the highway. The M1008 pickup is whole other animal.....
Drivetrain is all standard. TH400, NP208, 10-bolt front, 10-bolt rear with Gov-Lock (the only real drawback if you off-road....)
All of the lights already run off of 12V. The system is split 12/24, so that one alternator charges the front battery and the other is wired in series to charge the front and rear battery with 24V. The only 24V draw are from the starter and glow plug circuits. Everything else is 12V, so you can just tap from the 12V junction block on the driver's side firewall and run whatever you need. The charging system will provide the front battery with it's 12V for recharging.
M1009's typically have higher mileage than M1008's. Watch for rust in the rockers & tailgate. Ball joints and U-joints are usually suspect, if the vehicle was abused. Burnt transmissions are not uncommon when someone tries to tow too much. Glow system and/or general wiring system hacks can be awfully hard to trace and fix....
I'm sure others will chime in, but this should get you started....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Combat" <hellcat@provide.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 4:00 PM
Subject: [MV] M1009 questions
> Well folks it looks like our shop truck may be biting the bullet after
> 210000 (she's paid her dues times two) and I am considering replacing the
> vehicle with an M1009.
>
> First the vehicle MUST get decent mileage and I am getting differing
> feedback from 12mpg to 27. Whats the truth?
>
> Second I assume the drivetrain is standard GM stuff that is easily sourced.
>
> Third I see many for sale that have been converted to 12V that doesnt make
> sense to me? Why not just use a converter or tap off one batt for 12V
> accesories?
>
> Finally what are the things to look for when examining one?
>
> (any have a nice one?)
>
>
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