Capacior connecting wiring terminal board

[Mark3395]

I picked up a beautiful M1009 yesterday...

Won't start, but I had an adventure trying.

The batteries were not securely held or connected and a battery cable dropped to the frame... and a short apparently started a small fire on the firewall.

It appears that the capacitor assembly (fig 36, item 5, part 15599225 of the CUCV -20 manual) is the only thing that connectes the two terminal boards... and it burned. I'll verify that's what it was tomorrow.

1. What does that capacitor do?

2. What bad things happen if it's gone?

3. Is the part number a GM number I can buy at any shop? If not, who's got one?

The truck was advertised as "Does not Start." It didn't, but it turned over well and without clunks that suggest a thrown rod or something big and clunky. I'm hoping that basic troubleshooting per the -20 manual will allow it to start.

It's a beautiful truck... under 4k miles and mint except for the little fire and not starting. At the price of the truck though, I can afford to put an engine it it.

Thanks for your kind assistance. My first CUCV.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

that is just a supressor for electronic noise, used to keep clean power for radio's. You dont need it, just remove the pieces.

Check the glow plugs for proper operation. (see the glow plug guide in the troubleshooting manuals thread)

 

[Mark3395]

Thanks for the note.

I did some searching for info too and it helps a lot. Great site.

Got the 1009 home today and am chargng a battery tonight. i suspect the glow plugs.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

Batteries, remember you will need both fully charged

 

[HAWKMAN]

Also it helps to make sure that all your grounds are clean and tight.These trucks are kind'a perticulair about their grounds.

 

[Mark3395]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Took it to the local Chevy shop and found the pump rusted and leaking. One battery is problematic but I'll try to desulphate it to use it on a deuce. tranny gasket was jury rigged so I'm glad I had the tranny checked out. It now starts and runs with a jump.

I'll use commercial batteries in this truck once i find what fits.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

group 31's

 

[Mark3395]

This has turned out to be a beautiful truck. Needs the dash replaced but that's normal. Will get batteries tomorrow. The thing just hums (OK, like it's got a mouthful of marbles) and paint is beautiful.

A lucky win.

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

Got this far and no pictures of the girl you took to the prom.