Recent content by iteration zero

Just to be clear. The 12V conversion wasn't performed with the intention to cure the problem. I wanted to keep the 24V system alive. However I had a brand new 12V starter on the shelf...already paid for as well as the GP Relay. So in the interest in turn-around time and cost the 12V conversion...

Gentlemen, I know it's been long time since I touched this thread and the truck. A new baby does that. I finally buckled and realized that I am NOT going to get the time to fix this myself. I towed in to my local mechanic who had no experience working on CUCVs. Here's the AAR: 1) I preformed...

Status Update: 4) Removed under-column dash plate and inspected - SAT, no wires loose or welded 5) Checked continuity on all fusible links - SAT 6) Check continuity on all glow plugs - SAT 7) Installed GEN1 - SAT 8) Installed GEN2 - SAT 9) Installed both batteries - UNSAT, followed proper...

Status Update: 1) Both batteries removed and benchtested - SAT 2) GEN1 removed and benchtested - UNSAT, completely dead 3) GEN2 removed and benchtested - SAT, some bearing noise, a little weak but charges within parameters Both generators were tested and will be rebuilt by Jeff at Allstar...

The wipers have never worked well. They run slower than molasses in January or not at all. This is the area I noticed the whisps of black smoke coming from when I was in the cab trying to start the truck originally. As for the other issues I'm attaching another photo that will out line my...

So I found a suspicious fusible link on the top electrical rail. I don't know if it failed or the PO "fixed" it. Here is fusible link on the wiper motor I think has failed or it's failing. Here is a frame ground from 2nd battery that is obviously shot.

I think its post #30 here https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?76836-Doghead-Starter-Relay-Mod-Question/page3 It's a homebrew.

I have spent some time reading the service manual and it seems like there was a feedback correction in place from the OEM for afterglow and runoff. So I would like to see the schematic for this mod because it seems like its removing an automated control and replacing it with a manual control...

Doghead mod was installed by the previous owner. The truck tried to start after keys were set to off, removed, and I was out of the truck. It cranked for about 10s then stopped. After that happened I was able to get the batteries disconnected.

Guys, I need some help in a bad way but I don't have a lot of time to research the issue myself so I'm looking for some suggestions. Doghead mod was installed by previous owner. What Happened: Friday - I drove the truck to work. Halfway there (7mi) I shut the defroster off and then the GEN1...

For an Overlander/Rock Crawling/Mudder rig? That was my initial plan for it. I might be able to get away with that as a work truck but would that fix hold up to trail abuse?

I think these are supermodel pictures...these areas don't look that good to the naked eye. The steel is flaking off like it's old, wet plywood that's delaminating. This is why I would like someone to pop on by and take a look at it with me.

Here is Passenger's Side from front to rear.

Here is the Driver's Side front to rear.

Since I've been lurking I've noticed alot of questions on top speed and what various mods would do to it. I have included a simple calculator for those that are interested. I am an experienced mechanical engineer so no worries about armchair engineering...