So its 4 am right

[hoss0311]

So its 4 am and i just got done working on the 1009 i switched it from 24 to 12v. By far the best thing i have ever done. Took me a little bit to get it done I wanted to make sure it was done right. I had so much trouble with the 24v starters going out that **** china crap. Now i understand everything on the truck with it being 12v. I wish that i would of done it the first day i got it. I also put new wheel bearings in and u joints in the front end. oorah semper f

 

[hndrsonj]

Personally, I wouldn't have done that.

 

[JUNKYARDJOHN]

So its 4 am and i just got done working on the 1009 i switched it from 24 to 12v. By far the best thing i have ever done. Took me a little bit to get it done I wanted to make sure it was done right. I had so much trouble with the 24v starters going out that **** china crap. Now i understand everything on the truck with it being 12v. I wish that i would of done it the first day i got it. I also put new wheel bearings in and u joints in the front end. oorah semper f

I've spent many a long night, out in my shop laying under one of my old trucks. Sometimes you just feel the need to finish up on the job. congratulations. John

 

[original]

Why is the switch from 24-12 (By far the best thing i have ever done.) ?

 

[dstang97]

Your truck is American why are you using china parts? That your problem right there.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I don't want to jump on the band wagon here but I must ask, why is this the best thing you have done? What kind of problems led you to make the swap? Is there anything that you have gained over a stock CUCV? Many folk criticize the CUCV electrical system maybe out of confusion. Many call it a hodgepodge but I think it's a work of art (sans 1010s). I can use it on everything 12v I have and everything 24V.

 

[wikallen]

If you are happy with it, then that is "ok" in my book. Now you have the rest of the weekend to enjoy your truck instead of working on it more. I tend to get that way myself. Work on it until it is done or until I fall asleep with a wrench in my hand.

 

[JUNKYARDJOHN]

if you are happy with it, then that is "ok" in my book. Now you have the rest of the weekend to enjoy your truck instead of working on it more. I tend to get that way myself. Work on it until it is done or until i fall asleep with a wrench in my hand.

amen brother

 

[K9Vic]

Your truck is American why are you using china parts? That your problem right there.

Most of these cheap cost starters are made in China and 1/3 the price of a Delco Remy from Napa. Myself I would try getting it rebuilt and if not then go with one I know was made or re-manufactured in the USA.

 

[JUNKYARDJOHN]

I've got a regular old alternator/starter rebuilder in this little town I live in, & count myself lucky for it. I always went to napa for all of my quality name brand parts like timken, walker, gates & goodyear, but lately everything I get.... even from there, (AND I ALWAYS ASK) is made in china... or made in japan.... they just rebox it in a napa box... when did this stuff start??? It's no wonder this countrys broke. The good ole U.S of A doesn't manufacture anything anymore. WHATS GOING ON??? I went to 8 different auto parts stores before I found a simple assed wheel cyl. that was made in this country. Kinda makes you want to puke.. putting chineeze parts on an AMERICAN made military workhorse. oh-well RANT OVER John

 

[DMaddox]

Its not the falt of the workforce. Thank your government for all of the tax breaks for imported goods. Nafta will be a "gaint sucking sound" (Ross Perot)
Same goes for china japan and ever other third world country that walmart tries to make better

 

[Fleg]

Its not the falt of the workforce. Thank your government for all of the tax breaks for imported goods. Nafta will be a "gaint sucking sound" (Ross Perot)
Same goes for china japan and ever other third world country that walmart tries to make better

Japan is hardly a third world country and China would be classified as a developing country. Blame the people who purchase the goods more then anything, the choice is in their hands. You can buy an American made product or a product refurbished by an American company but most choose to buy the cheapest thing they can get.

 

[DMaddox]

Japan is hardly a third world country and China would be classified as a developing country. Blame the people who purchase the goods more then anything, the choice is in their hands. You can buy an American made product or a product refurbished by an American company but most choose to buy the cheapest thing they can get.

I totaly agree with everything you just said,, thankyou walmart shoppers just to name a few

 

[JUNKYARDJOHN]

I wasn'y trying to start a political conversation. You guys are kinda preachin to the chior on this subject. Theres 8 auto parts store in this little town. I recently went to all 8... on a mission to find a simple AMERICAN made wheel cylinder for my oh-9. Finally #8 had one. They were in an old looking wagner box, at a mom & pop type parts store & looked like it had been on the shelf quite a while. Took me all afternoon to find em. It's not supposed to be that hard. I buy local & AMERCAN MADE whenever I can, regardless of the almighty dollar. John (rant over)