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  1. 1stSarge

    Is there a "normal" glow plug cycle time?

    No normal, too many variables. Most likely target; Bad, loose, or dirty connection to the temp sensor.
  2. 1stSarge

    Wait Light on Momentarily

    This could be a lot of things. I agree with what has been suggested before but here are a few more things to ponder; The simple answer is there could be a problem with the controller. I say this because I have seen this very thing in repairing controllers, and the problem was a resistor that...
  3. 1stSarge

    No start 86 CUCV HELP!

    ooooohhhhhh I get it...:doh: Hey Stephen, are you near Waco?
  4. 1stSarge

    Gen 1 light staying on after shutdown

    Be 99% confident that you are right Joe, Rectifier.
  5. 1stSarge

    Cold Starts, Glow Plugs Relay Cycling, Some Experiance Needed

    Yes If you have them out, measure from the terminal to the body of the plug. at least 1 ohm and no more than 3 ohms.
  6. 1stSarge

    No start 86 CUCV HELP!

    Could you repeat that please?:D
  7. 1stSarge

    Glow Plug Relay Rewiring help needed

    UncleSam, just so you know, I am really questioning that relay . I bought a few of these as well, and had them sitting around on the shelf for a few weeks and got around tonight to finally doing a bunch of testing. The energizing coils are extremely heavy (fewer wires, larger gauge). This makes...
  8. 1stSarge

    Glow plug wiring question

    It will work as it is, however, by having the Jumper wire from the top post to the next one down, you have the ability to glow the plugs without the key being on, it will have power to it all of the time( least safe ). By reconnecting the pink/black wire, you will only be able to glow the plugs...
  9. 1stSarge

    Glow Plug Relay Rewiring help needed

    The way I am understanding #19 is that it is incorrect, but I might be reading it wrong. Voltage and amperage are inversely proportional. Double one will half the other. Most people know that they are inverse, but don’t forget, they are proportional. Wattage will remain the same. ( ExI ). The...
  10. 1stSarge

    Glow Plug Relay Rewiring help needed

    Mistaken has it perfect! I remember complimenting him on breaking this down in another thread. But here he has out done himself. This is exactly correct, I am working up a graphic to illustrate, but I do have one question Dog, you said the resistance was .28 ohms, (each) is that the resistance...
  11. 1stSarge

    GP Controller normal operation?

    Agree with Warthog, Mistaken and antennaclimber. It appears from your description that the controller is doing what it is supposed to do. If a glow plug is failing, the voltage is higher on the rest of the plugs. The controller senses this and begins cycling the relay on and off in an attempt to...
  12. 1stSarge

    alternator exciter wire question???

    I saw TN but how far do you have to go, and which alternator? These things will go a long way on just two good batteries and no charging.
  13. 1stSarge

    Deuce ladder question

    Wow Bill, that is exactly what I was thinking, with the added ability of stowing it on the back of the ladder so I can carry it in the rack on the back. Love the pins and the holders. So ¾ conduit works OK… I think I will try that route first then. Thank you guys.
  14. 1stSarge

    Deuce ladder question

    No that is perfect. I can see exactly what I wanted. Thank you for going to the trouble. What I have in mind is to fab up the rail so that it stows just like pic #4 out of some steel pipe maybe ¾” and a 90 and a couple of 45’s, then to mount it, using a larger pipe to slip the other into, cut...
  15. 1stSarge

    Deuce ladder question

    Thanks… I think I see a strap on the bottom, is that how it is attached? ( looking to possibly fab up a rail something like this but want to stow it on the rack on the back of the M109)
  16. 1stSarge

    Deuce ladder question

    That is neat dr. Never seen one of those. How do you stow the handle? Is there a bracket or something on the ladder?
  17. 1stSarge

    why CUCV is better than a Deuce (just fun)

    I know, mine is only 26 years old, and already starting to act up...:cookoo: But I do enjoy 200 amps of pure battery charging delight...[thumbzup]
  18. 1stSarge

    Mid Ohio Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet - Marengo

    Why don’t you just move to Ohio, you would save a ton of money… Update on New Star?
  19. 1stSarge

    Which alternator is gen 1 @ gen 2?

    D udder 1 or D udder 2?
  20. 1stSarge

    Whats wrong now?

    Must be slow, I didn't see the last three posts until 2011.
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