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    My CUCV keeps blowing Starter Relay???

    So I disassembled the lastest burnt up relay and the problem is that the one of the two contacts that get touched together to complete the 24v to the starter solenoid is popping out of the base and getting stuck in teh "closed" position. These are the contacts that bridge the 24v to the...
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    My CUCV keeps blowing Starter Relay???

    RE: Re: My CUCV keeps blowing Starter Relay??? Well what seems odd to me is that using the key, the starter engages immediatley sometimes, and other times it has a slight delay or won't spin at all. When it won't spin, and I try it a 2nd time, the relay pops/hisses (kind of sounds like opening...
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    My CUCV keeps blowing Starter Relay???

    About a month ago I hopped in the M1009 and cycled the glow plugs. When the wait light went off I turned the key fully forward and nothing happend - I got a click from the starter relay but nothing from starter solenoid... Out of frustration I furiously went between start/off with the key, and...
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    HELP - MOSTLY DIAGNOSED - Starter Relay???

    I may have answered my own question - but thought I would post this for anyone interested... THe part #'s all match/cross to each other: GM: 15591718 NAPA: AR135 Carquest: RY117 Autozone: AC40 (Has five pins but will work. This is also a Ford heater relay)
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    HELP - MOSTLY DIAGNOSED - Starter Relay???

    So I found the piece of paper that I wrote most of the replacement parts down on and I have part # NAPA AR-135 for the starter relay? Does anyone have a link to that thread that had all the common part #'s listed? I don't know if I should get AC40 or NAPA AR-135 !!! Very confused! Thanks!
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    HELP - MOSTLY DIAGNOSED - Starter Relay???

    SWEET! THanks for the update. Just out of curiosity can anyone confirm that part #? I used to have the sheet with all the common part #s on it but can't find it. I thought the relay was a 10digit #??? Maybe that part # crosses to the # above? Either way I appreciate it! ANY INFO ON WHY...
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    HELP - MOSTLY DIAGNOSED - Starter Relay???

    So I come on here and see everyones posts about the starter relay dying - WELL I LOST MY STARTER LAST WEEK... Spent the $$$ for a rebuild and 2 new batteries, back on the road for 5 days. THEN THIS MORNING THE TRUCK WON'T START! I heard some sizzling noises from down under the dash (by the...
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    CUCV Replacement Seats or Seat Covers???

    What color did you choose for the LMC covers??? I like those covers and would like to try them on my Bucket seats in the 1009 but don't want to end up with something the WRONG COLOR. Also - Do you know which model # that cover is? I looked on LMC but their catalog is kind of confusing - I got...
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    CUCV Replacement Seats or Seat Covers???

    The front buckets in my CUCV are getting pretty trashed, the back rests are in good shape but the seat pads are starting to crack and the foam is starting to get torn up... Does anyone make a nice kit or replacement seat???
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    Voltmeter is not working (at all - never moves)

    I FIXED MY ALTERNATOR ISSUES --- My passenger side was dead... Anyway I got everything pretty much tied up on the charging system, both Gen lights now stay off after engine started. My problem now is that the Voltmeter doesn't register any voltage??? Any ideas where to start? I have heard...
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    ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT: Generic Brand w/ Isolated Ground???

    I have a bad passenger side alternator and am wondering if I have to buy a military specific alternator for the CUCV, OR can I go down to my local parts store and buy one of their Delco-Remy Isolated Ground alternators??? The parts store said I should be able to use one of their isolated...
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    Where can I get a RADIATOR REPLACEMENT???

    Will this radiator work??? it looks to be right dimensions and is a 4-Row! http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PLI%2D432098&N=700+4294908216+4294908215+4294839842+4294925023+115&autoview=sku
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    Where can I get a RADIATOR REPLACEMENT???

    Thanks for the offer of removing one at the fontanna yard, but I am going to try and buy a new one and hope it matches up/swaps out okay... Phoned over to Boyce and he said he doesn't have very many and they would all be "take outs" and that he wouldn't trust them as a replacement for a bad...
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    Where can I get a RADIATOR REPLACEMENT???

    I have been looking all over the place and can't find a decent replacement radiator for a fair price... Everyone wants to sell me some cheap chinese 3-core radiator. I am under the assumption my current/stock radiator is a huge 4 core??? Does anyone have any advice on where I should look...
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    Gen #2 Field Current Relay? & Where can I buy an ALTERNA

    So I see that the #2 generator has a field current relay listed on the TM wiring schematics. What does this do and do they go bad??? Is there a way to test this? Is this something I can get at a local auto parts store??? Also I have a bad alternator and I don't trust my local "auto electric"...
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    GEN 2 Light is on (but dim) AND VoltMeter doesn't work???

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! That is exactly what I was looking for! I was looking in the "alternator section" of -34 and -20 and wasn't seeing anything but how to remove, dissasemble and test the alternators!!!! Pointing me to the 2 wire plastic plug at the alternator was a huge help! WHAT I...
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    GEN 2 Light is on (but dim) AND VoltMeter doesn't work???

    ALSO: " First step is to put your voltmeter on the output of each alt and see if there is about 15 volts there running..." Im confused - so I can check this myself while the vehicle is running? If I were to put my voltmeter on the "output" - where do I ground the voltmeter??? Im still trying...
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    GEN 2 Light is on (but dim) AND VoltMeter doesn't work???

    thanks for the heads up on the wiring in the appendix. is there an actual "troubleshooting" section that deals with the wiring? Maybe a step by step check this then this etc... Okay I want to pull the alternators and take them back to the shop. They have a bench test unit but didn't know to...
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    GEN 2 Light is on (but dim) AND VoltMeter doesn't work???

    Am I missing something here? I keep referring to these service manuals referenced above and I don't see anything that has to do with trouble shooting the electrical WIRING? I.E. I am looking in -20, ch 4, where it shows the removal and replacement of the alternators and how to check belt...
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    GEN 2 Light is on (but dim) AND VoltMeter doesn't work???

    I had the alternators tested and they put out 26.72v total? Is this normal good voltage? Does that mean that BOTH of my alternators are good? I don't know if the shop tested them properly as they didn't have me remove them because they said that wasn't necessary . They ended up putting a...
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