HoJoPo
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Just picked up a 1984 M1010, former Antelope Valley Search and Rescue mobile HQ (next to last owner).
The previous owner (not AVSR), put new batteries in it... and then didn't understand where things went, and wired them in parallel instead of series (had to add a generic automotive battery cable to do it). I boiled a couple batteries on the way home....
and I was lucky. One of the two batteries was fried, so a couple new Optima red tops and the wiring connected correctly (12v tap on the negative terminal of the rear battery), and she's working great. Volt meter works, the AC runs at the proper speed now (and chills nicely), starts MUCH faster (hope that new starter AVSR put in wasn't 12V... it might not last long, went from 5-10 seconds of cranking to instant start). 26.8 volts across both batteries, 13.5 across the front when charging.
I'm an amateur radio operator (KC7DRT), and want to put my radio shack in my CUCV. There's already a table that's been built on the driver's side, the heater and bench are still in place on the passenger side. I'll get some pictures tomorrow.
Currently painted black with a white top, which will be OK for now. Might paint it silver on top, blue on the bottom later.... I want silver or white for heat, gets hot here in Central California. Still has CARC underneath, so that's something to consider too....
Looks like the alternator belts might be too long, both are at the limit of their adjustment, but at least they're not squealing any more. I'm reading the FAQs and searching on here, but does anyone know off-hand what the belt part numbers are for the alternators on the M1010?
The blackout light has been painted (thick overspray on the lens), anyone know if the lens is glass or plastic? I haven't disassembled it yet to check.
Amazingly... nothing leaks at the moment, except for the coolant reservoir. I assume a standard 1984 K30 reservoir will fit?
Oh, and the passenger front upper shock mount is broken. And there's an exhaust leak on the driver's side (good thing it doesn't have to be smogged). And a hole in the roof where they removed the spotlight... *grumble*
Speaking of California (smog)... my CUCV has a commercial (1X12345) license plate. Since it's an ambulance body set up for hauling people (airconditioned, heated, bench, table, etc), I'm hoping I can get DMV to see that it should be a passenger (1XXX123) plate instead. Should save on the registration, since it's a heavy beast. Fortunately the plates are good through April of next year.
I may add a deep cycle battery bank (2 12V in parallel) to the rear for the radios and other accessories. I should be able to charge it off of the truck, since the DUVAC system is working....
If the DUVAC dies, I may remove the top 24V alternator and replace it with a 12V, and feed the 12V systems from the batteries in the back. This should simplify things immensely, and the extra 24V alternator would make a good spare.
I'm considering putting a Premier Power Welder in as the 12V alternator... though they're darned pricey.
Oh, and the mounting bracket is there for the military antenna, but the antenna mount and whip are gone. I'm not sure if a 9 foot whip on top is a good idea anyway.
The previous owner (not AVSR), put new batteries in it... and then didn't understand where things went, and wired them in parallel instead of series (had to add a generic automotive battery cable to do it). I boiled a couple batteries on the way home....
and I was lucky. One of the two batteries was fried, so a couple new Optima red tops and the wiring connected correctly (12v tap on the negative terminal of the rear battery), and she's working great. Volt meter works, the AC runs at the proper speed now (and chills nicely), starts MUCH faster (hope that new starter AVSR put in wasn't 12V... it might not last long, went from 5-10 seconds of cranking to instant start). 26.8 volts across both batteries, 13.5 across the front when charging.
I'm an amateur radio operator (KC7DRT), and want to put my radio shack in my CUCV. There's already a table that's been built on the driver's side, the heater and bench are still in place on the passenger side. I'll get some pictures tomorrow.
Currently painted black with a white top, which will be OK for now. Might paint it silver on top, blue on the bottom later.... I want silver or white for heat, gets hot here in Central California. Still has CARC underneath, so that's something to consider too....
Looks like the alternator belts might be too long, both are at the limit of their adjustment, but at least they're not squealing any more. I'm reading the FAQs and searching on here, but does anyone know off-hand what the belt part numbers are for the alternators on the M1010?
The blackout light has been painted (thick overspray on the lens), anyone know if the lens is glass or plastic? I haven't disassembled it yet to check.
Amazingly... nothing leaks at the moment, except for the coolant reservoir. I assume a standard 1984 K30 reservoir will fit?
Oh, and the passenger front upper shock mount is broken. And there's an exhaust leak on the driver's side (good thing it doesn't have to be smogged). And a hole in the roof where they removed the spotlight... *grumble*
Speaking of California (smog)... my CUCV has a commercial (1X12345) license plate. Since it's an ambulance body set up for hauling people (airconditioned, heated, bench, table, etc), I'm hoping I can get DMV to see that it should be a passenger (1XXX123) plate instead. Should save on the registration, since it's a heavy beast. Fortunately the plates are good through April of next year.
I may add a deep cycle battery bank (2 12V in parallel) to the rear for the radios and other accessories. I should be able to charge it off of the truck, since the DUVAC system is working....
If the DUVAC dies, I may remove the top 24V alternator and replace it with a 12V, and feed the 12V systems from the batteries in the back. This should simplify things immensely, and the extra 24V alternator would make a good spare.
I'm considering putting a Premier Power Welder in as the 12V alternator... though they're darned pricey.
Oh, and the mounting bracket is there for the military antenna, but the antenna mount and whip are gone. I'm not sure if a 9 foot whip on top is a good idea anyway.
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