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And a final question...I was unable to trace this connection on any of the diagrams...can someone identify this?

Ok, we have success. Good news, the charging system is back up to 14.4 volts. After a third attempt at rooting through wires, cleaning grounds and replacing fusible links I located what I think was the issue. Or at least a combination of electrical snafu's that made the issue. Attached is a...

Load tested both batteries this morning. They are in good shape, no bad cells. Hmmm. Back to the drawing board. There is a ground strap from the firewall to a bolt on the top, back of the passenger side engine block. A braided wire deal. It looks like **** and is frayed. I'll replace that...

Great work!

Wow:shock: yep that's the ticket, mine on engine side was bad, totally hosed it with electric cleaner spray and re-applied di-electric grease. Wear gloves and glasses that spray cleaner is nasty stuff!

Replaced both relays under the dash next to the starter relay - the exciter and the voltage meter. They both had lots of corrosion. Cleaned the connections, di-electric grease and bolted back up. Still 12.3 volts and dropping...placed charger on for the night. Will revisit in the morning...

I am pretty sure you have to replace your flasher with an electronic flasher. Not heavy duty, just electronic. Oh, and its pretty cheap, less than 10 bucks.

Ok, the test results. Key off: Red = 12.8, brown = 0 Key on: Red = 11.8, brown = 11.4 Should I replace the exciter relay?

Warthog - yes the alternator is a civy unit. The Ultima from OReilly's, the one that would go into the 1975 cadillac, heavy duty and isolated. It is grounded as indicated in the Rosscommon directions. I still have the original passenger side alternator. It was missing the drivers side one...

That is correct, the SEM 15063 is a really good match. I experimented with several paints. After all has been said and done, the SEM brand holds better, seems to be more durable and just looks better. I used Kryon for plastic and multi coat Rustoleum as well. The local upholstery shop gave...

Hang in there sir!

CycleJay, I just remembered that when I had mine in to a local diesel mechanic for timing chain adjustment, I asked him if he could check the fuel sending unit. There is a test of the electrical connections that he did that basically told him that my gauge connections were bad and the sending...

Glad this thread was resurrected! Very interesting:popcorn:

Sorry to hear that didn't solve the problem. I was following this thread, like many others, rooting for you! On the bright side, now you have a shiny new fuel gauge! Good luck!

Ok, so far I have checked and recheck the wiring from the Passenger side Alternator and beyond. I have even labeled the wires with my wifes handy label maker. Several wires have been be replaced with all new connections and some the whole wire is new as specified in the schematics. Still...

Copy that, I am on it! Pretty confident of the job, but you're right - it's worth a second and third check!

Great work! That looks fantastic!! I scored the same plastic pieces from a junkyard over the winter. Repainted "espresso' for plastic - Rustoleum. All fit nicely. The headliner was a tough one though, didnt fit quite as well. The Home Depot roof repair stuff is great too! One of the best...

Welcome! Good to hear another one has a happy home!!! Keep us in the loop on the build process! Its like parenthood...Some days I'm frustrated, others I'm very proud, and my wallet is always getting lighter...:D

Welcome! Firstly, buy a used refrigerator. Place said refrigerator in garage within 50 feet of CUCV. Install radio or TV...entertainment of choice in garage. Fill frige with beer of choice. Secondly, set up a table in garage. On table you will need: TMs for your CUCV. A notebook...

I bought a set from Amazon, Allstar brand, as I recall...about $56 each (model #ALL98115) Less than the LMC ones. Basically, they work, but I don't like them. They look good and hold/retract well. but are too long and hang very loose on the upper bar. Without a passenger and the windows...