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  1. deank

    1984 cucv Engine oil type 6.2l diesel

    I looked this up in the GM light duty truck manual.
  2. deank

    A new (maybe) Gen 1 light question

    Well, discovered today that the previous owner had installed a non-isolated alternator on the driver’s side. I now have the correct alt installed. All seems to work well. I will check again after dark. Then I will reconnect the 4WD switch.
  3. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    I will get the parts in Jan or Feb.
  4. deank

    A new (maybe) Gen 1 light question

    Good morning! I have been cleaning grounds this morning. All engine compartment grounds are clean and tight. The 6 legged connector under the dash has been cleaned and tightened. I added a secondary ground to the blower motor (replaced it while I was in there, the original had a squeal, removed...
  5. deank

    A new (maybe) Gen 1 light question

    I have cleaned the ground under the dash. No change in gremlins. Today I will clean all remaining grounds and add one for the blower motor. I will check voltages after that. If needed I have a spare alt.
  6. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    That quote was the cheapest I have found. The other two were astronomical in price and are US based. The first quote was from the netherlands.
  7. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    I got a quote back from one vendor today Interface cable (updated USB version) $395 APECS 4500 $595 I am going to call some others this week.
  8. deank

    A new (maybe) Gen 1 light question

    Good evening! I have come across a new to me issue. I have recently put my M1031 back on the road. I noticed yesterday while out running some errands that the Gen 1 light was on dimly. Voltage guage reads in the green at all times. A little setup- before the Gen 1 light was noticed I was not...
  9. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    Always better with pictures…
  10. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    In the shop today. There are 18 teeth on the output gear that the MPU measures for RPM.
  11. deank

    Central FL M1031 project

    Evening all. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. After a week with family I had some time to work in the shop today. Finally completed the changeover to the civilian fuel filler neck. Made a plate to attach the new neck. Cut it to fit, then drilled and pop riveted together. Took the...
  12. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    I have found a site to order the connectors with the sockets that plug into the controller and the socket removal tool. Will need the DTM06-SA and -SB. https://www.deutschconnector.com/products/deutsch_connectors/deutsch_dtm_series_connectors/deutsch_dtm_12-way_connectors/DTM06-12SB-Assy/
  13. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    I am not in a rush. This is a busy time for me right now. But I will keep looking. If the right one comes up I will get it.
  14. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    So it is easy
  15. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    I have the PTO off right now do it is easy.
  16. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    I have the manual also.
  17. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    Ok. Now I have an older windows 7 computer with a serial port up and running with the woodward programming software. Now I have to collect specific info for parameters, I need to count the teeth on the PTO gear where the MPU is located as a first step. I still need to get my hands on a...
  18. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    Wow. I cannot find a controller on fleabay for less than $650. What was your search string? just found one for $100
  19. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    Sounds good. I look forward to hearing the results.
  20. deank

    M1031 Apecs 4500 controller programming

    I will try that this week. I have an older laptop I can use.
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