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You can find many things in the CUCV Helpful Threads sticky and the CUCV Wiki.
A good replacement relay is the NAPA ST-85 and the CarQuest S603.
And yes never say CUCV to a parts person. When ordering regular parts use a 1984 K5 Blazer or a 1984 K30 pickup. That will usually get you the right...
Or you may have a leak in the line somewhere. If the gauge is seeing zero and the buzzer stays on (because of very little air) then the air isn't getting to that part of the circuit.
It is hard to find a leak with the engine running. You can dig up a fitting for the glad hand to pressurize the...
I am also wondering about the wiring.
The wire on the MAIN terminal bar should not be there unless they attempted a 12v conversion. It looks like it goes to the 12v terminal block
Please confirm where it goes.
Again verify your wiring before hooking up the batteries.
The drivers side alternator does require a ground wire from the alternator ground out to the block.
You also need to check the voltages on the two pin excitir plug.
Looks like a M1009 that has been civilianized.
Do not trust any of the wiring until you verify it. No telling what has been done to it.
With detailed pictures we should be able to help out or at least get it running.
It isnt uncommon to move the rear battery to drivers side. That is how the...
Buy BOTH!!!! (most do eventually)
Make sure you check the classifieds as many members usually have both listed.
Dont buy the first one you find. Take your time, decide what you want, how much you want to spend and you will find one.
Also plan on attending an MV event in your area. There are...
Next question, do you have any experience with big trucks? Any mechanical experience?
Read the sticky about buying a Deuce
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?128479-So-You-Want-to-Buy-a-Deuce
Simple answer is no. It should be fusible link wire. Hard answer is you need to see what the maximum amperage draw is on the circuit and calculate the size of a MAXI-fuse needed.
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