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I researched the heck out of this a few years back and it doesn't really work. All the Epsom salt does is accelerate the reaction, so the bit of good lead left is working double time, you can squeeze a bit more life out of them but at high risk, at most you are buying 12 months depending on the...

Probably not, when it happened to me the starter turned slow and weak though and then ran away, but within seconds it was like Chernobyl under the hood, molten lead shot out of my batteries and they looked like balloons. If you use the 28mt starter, the 50 amp stock relay definitely won't cut...

Either the starter relay stuck or the voltage was low assuming it is stock 24v and the solenoid contacts welded. It is also possible the starter wasn't shimmed correctly so the gear couldn't retract. If you only lost the starter you are lucky. I had the low voltage scenario and lost my...

Nothing related to the starter relay is near the steering column, the fuse box, glow plug relay and 12v wiring hub are the only components in that area, my guess is the 12v side fusible link or glow plug relay. Everything starter related is under the dash above the diagnostic port or on the...

I was planning on using a system for yachts, the panels are about 30" by 24" (x2) and include a fairly professional controller, it seems 24V solar panels at peak output put out about 32V, the controller keeps it to 24V and monitors the battery temperature and charge, it seems to be pricing out...

Before my Cucv I restored a 67 fintail with a 2l diesel and they have a classic car dept at Mercedes. I got their magazine and they had a story about 2 customers needing a power brake booster from the early 50's they made 3, they were $7000 a piece as I recall but they went in early sl's which...

You think so? Even with a good charge controller that would cut the feed when the batteries are at capacity?

Take a look at the nostalgic air kit, they make one for the Cucv. Before this happened I had started my install. It is about 1k and they will work with you. For instance I wanted to save my blackout lights and voltmeter so they changed my kit with some under dash vents. It is 15k btu. I looked...

I plan to do just what cucvrus recommended, I already have them, just need to put them in. I used their bushings on my leaf springs and sway bar.

I am not looking to ford water so I am not too concerned with hydro locking. I will get on ordering those parts. Every company varies. I have rebuilt old vw diesels, they clear out after 10 years. Mercedes is the other end of the spectrum, 100 years old if they don't have it they'll make it, you...

Just don't let them run down, the guys at the starter/alternator shop knew exactly what happened as it is common to 24V starters, once the voltage drops, the starter draws more amps and arc welds the contact plate in the solenoid, I opened the solenoid and confirmed that was exactly what...

What I would do is then run from the cold air intake knock out on the front rad support to part 7, even if they were not actually coupled it would get nice cool air to it.

That looks like the ultimate way to do it, any chance of getting the source of that picture? Vehicle type? I agree, I have found a half dozen configurations and it is very confusing, I am interested in part 7, 10 and 11 as well so I wanted to research those numbers.

Thanks, did you get the complete civvy air cleaner? I only have the resonator/muffler and the bracket and was going to route it with a hose to the cold air intake knock out in front of the battery.

I researched that backwards and forwards, I asked at the starter/alternator shop for ideas (they made my cables and sold me the batteries) and read everything I could find here. I have to agree with Doghead on this, their is a practical limit to what you can do. We can rule out a circuit...

Here are some pics, proud of the new wheel well. I actually bit off more than I wanted with that. When I looked at it, I assumed the reinforcement brackets were just held on by the tray bolts, I had to drill out the spot welds and weld them on the new wheel well which was from JC Whitney. It...

Those that have used the Civvy intake muffler, how did you install it? I bought one but the bracket install eludes me, it looks like it bolts to the exhaust manifold and then a hose would run to the air intake knock out in front of the front battery?

Thanks, it was stupid simple. I have one loose copper leaf on the socket for the cluster, it had folded over and touched the one next to it. 100% now. I can finally drive it again. I have a new hood for it at work so that will be the next project.

Just to update everyone, I am back up and running. I rebuilt the starter myself as well as both alts (for the 2nd time) with parts from asp wholesale. I have to thank Warthog for his fusible link instructable in the faq. New 6tmf batteries and cables and frankly, I am glad this happened. I...

I ordered it from rotometals.com, it was 40lbs for a 40 sq ft roll. I got the idea from reading several places that MLV "was as effective as lead", made me think why not just use lead. The local roofing supply house had it too but only in bigger rolls than I could ever need, it is available...