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All batteries self discharge over time, even with no cables connected and no load applied. Lead-acid discharge faster than other types, but can take a beating that will kill other battery types. With the master switch off, there is no load applied to the battery in a stock configuration. The...

I have the civvy version of the cucv - '82 k10 with 6.2 diesel + manual tranny. The electrical system on that truck is its Achilles heel. In the 20 years I've owned that truck, this is the only area where I've had problems - glow plug controllers, glow plugs, starters. I've been through 4...

Don't forget an extra set of kidneys and a spare lower back :). 2000 miles in deuce seats will test your faith! Godspeed and damm the torpedoes (and rice rockets)

No issue as long as the motor isn't running. If you turn on any load when doing that, like trying to start the engine, you may damage the charger if the internal resistance of he charger is less than the battery it is connected across.

Like folks said, you really need to charge/maintain each separately for best results. Use two inexpensive 12V units instead of a fancy and expensive dual unit. Contrary to other advice, you cannot equalize two separate batteries connected in series with a single 24V charger. You will be able to...

If you are picking up the truck tomorrow, close the shutoff valve located on the engine firewall just to the left (looking from the engine side towards the cab) of the driver's side, near the middle. There's a little brass petcock valve (looks like a radiator drain-type valve). It will cut the...

Napa number for internal is ATP14959. External is Napa 1553 or 1551. Internal is also crossed to Fram PH3519A

Napa has both the filters listed as well as the gasket. My small town Napa stocked them!

There is a filter inside the Pan of the tranny. You have to drop the pan to change it

I use the Napa industrial 'Hydraulic/Transmission Fluid'. It carries both dex III and Allison ratings and comes in a 5gal pail

Napa definitely stocks glad hands. I've bought them there recently to make a tire inflator for my deuce.

There's a ton of 571s and base plates on flea bay

My truck came the same way. It also had the antenna mount but not the antenna base or antenna. To put the proper Sincgars radio into that mount you'll need an adapter and one or two radios plus optional RF power amp. Expect to pay about $2500 plus to put working gear in and finding it is...

Any insurance company can, will and does deny 'minimum coverage' at their discretion.

Mag amps are for low frequency control of large currents. They are still widely used in high current switching supplies that run at 20 - 50KHz. The magnetics don't work at 144MHz for 2m.

I guess we can call it the 'Fudd HUD' :-P Nice idea!

Exactly my philosophy too, except I don't fuel fire trucks!

No electronic nothing. Mechanical injection, tranny shift, etc. The only microprocessor is in the much maligned CTIS and most folks receive their truck with it disconnected, broken or both. A3 has dual circuit air assisted hydraulic brakes and that is a significant safety improvement over the...

I never have had any wobble and the CTIS worked when I repaired the gummed up tubing and leaky grommets. I'm really happy with the truck. The way the auto tranny snaps into gear it might as well be a manual!

Gulfway came through with my printed cards in about a week. They emailed me proof of insurance within the day of receiving my check. I'm very impressed with their service. USAA sucks. They screwed me and as a result, I found Gulfway through this wonderful forum. I WAS a USAA customer for...