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  1. Zemis

    idle related problem.

    Recently my m880 has been idling funny after starting it up, it will idle very very low and stall some times, till I rev up the engine a bit. then it will seem to even out to normal. well today I did this and it rose to normal, but then it kept slowly raiseing till it was almost up to 2000 rpm's...
  2. Zemis

    Over charging help!

    well since the relay is only there for when you are towing, I just ran an extra wire, and skipped the relay. guess what, problem solved. Finally Im back up and running :)
  3. Zemis

    Over charging help!

    ok after searching the forums I belive my problem might be, the parking lamp relay installed in models with towing lights, But You cant get them anywhere. someone posted that you can use a BOSH ISO relay from any car stereo place. Wanted to know if anyone had advice
  4. Zemis

    Over charging help!

    Never mind to my last post, Finaly! got it charging properly, was loosing volts on the wire running to my voltage regulator, ran a new wire into the circuit and BAM! now just have to figure out where and why my running lights arent working, but brake turn and headlights all work fine
  5. Zemis

    Over charging help!

    Hey everyone, making progress on my charging issue, with much help from the M880 tech manuals. my question is anyone know or can check what the exact voltage your getting outta the red and light green (yellow if worn) comming outta the back of the alternator?
  6. Zemis

    Over charging help!

    I do all my voltage testing with my friend and his meter, so we get real reading. I just got a new voltage regulator Im going to try that. Also heard sometimes if the wire going to the voltage regulator is stretched or exposed anywhere it can miss read, and tell the alternator to do the wrong thing
  7. Zemis

    Over charging help!

    No adjustment that I know of its an external regulator. We were checking the system via volt-ohm meter [sp?] and an alternator tester. Im an amateur mechanic , but I had my friend with equipment who knew what he was doing. but we were unsure why it was over charging. and no the wire was burn...
  8. Zemis

    Over charging help!

    So here is what I have about a year ago my 77 M885 started over charging, and blew all my lights and fryed out the main wire going from the alt to the battery. since then I have replaced the voltage regulator, new alternator, and a new battery, plus fixxed the burnt out wire. Today went and...
  9. Zemis

    Correct tire size? Tire options?

    ya I got 33 x 12.5 on mine, believe on 16 rims. it rides great and smooth, but again you would need larger rims
  10. Zemis

    M880 voltage regulator

    Ahh Ok, Then what I now have left to do, is Replace the alternator , and get new running lights all around, and it will be road ready....Again.
  11. Zemis

    M880 voltage regulator

    ahh I feel stupid lol. Now I know it is an aftermarket one that I have, Is that better? or shout it still be taken out?
  12. Zemis

    M880 voltage regulator

    Im not sure what an Ammeter gauge is. and I know it was rewired at one point in time after going civilian. just dont know exactly what they did
  13. Zemis

    M880 voltage regulator

    Ok so im an idiot, and so are a few people I know, we thought the ignition mod was the voltage regulator. but it was just hidden on the fire wall under mud..... new question, can a voltage regulator fry my alternator? cause I went and replaced the volt reg, and put a new (used) battery in...
  14. Zemis

    M880 voltage regulator

    ok So votage regulator went in my truck. Results, battery fried and acid boiled off, all running lights blown. just picked up a new voltage regulator, and dosnt really look like the old one. Is this normal? and is the old plug (as I remember it is a circle plug, but never removed it to check the...
  15. Zemis

    My new M885

    wile driving last night I acquired another problem, seems at some point in time wile driving my headlights stoped working, both of them, but only on low beam setting, if i put em on highbeam there on. low beam they are off, but all running lights and break lights still work....
  16. Zemis

    My new M885

    Also A couple of photos of her out in the woods
  17. Zemis

    My new M885

    ok for the most part Iv tackled most of the little problems Iv had. But now iv seem to got a new one. i seem to have a low idle miss, idles rough and bogs out (and sometimes stalls) when I try to give it just a little gas, if I put the peddle down a little more she picks up and goes, problem...
  18. Zemis

    My new M885

    im going to take a good look at mine and compare, I know mine is mounted in almost the same place, but sits higher. atleast 6 inchs I would think
  19. Zemis

    My new M885

    good to know
  20. Zemis

    My new M885

    well so far figured out my gas tank dont have bolts but we used some RTV to seal up the tank. couldnt find any place with a seal. went and greased all the fitting including the ones in the front end, where you gotta take the tire off. and installed the radio that was not wired in. (but thats...
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