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It should be about 12v at the glow plugs. As yours has been modified, you really need to trace all the wiring and see how it is connected. I'm wondering if the resistor pack on the firewall is still in the circuit, but being supplied with 12v. Hard to say without more info/pictures, etc.

My guess would be that one, or both, of the batteries are weak and should be load tested. In the first post it was mentioned that some of the glow plugs didn't pass the test while still mounted in the heads, but tested fine on the bench. Perhaps some of them aren't making a good ground...

Seems to me that the Service Light switch should provide power to the spot/flood light switch and then that switch powers the relay. I'm not sure I'll ever understand the logic used in the wiring of MVs.

Put key in, push key/lock cylinder in toward the column, then rotate counter-clockwise, should put it in the acc position. Old school style. Some have mentioned that there was a pin in the lock cylinder preventing it from turning counter-clockwise, though I wonder if the cylinder was just not...

I believe that the purpose of the diodes on the back of the various relays is to absorb the voltage produced in the relays coil when the relay is released, preventing this voltage "spike" from causing interference in the radio equipment. I doubt they are there on a civi CUCV equivalent vehicle...

Yes, at least some CUCVs *DO* have an acc position. Push the ignition lock cylinder in, turn counter-clockwise. Though I didn't see it discussed anywhere in the TM, the acc position is depicted in the -10 TM. Wiper fuse slot gets power in this position. I have tested it with a test light and by...

You may be able to get to the horn just by removing the headlight trim on the driver's side.

Key on, engine off, both gen lights on Once the engine is running, the lights will go out once the alts start putting out a good charging voltage / current. This may require a quick goose of the fuel pedal to get the alts to the rpm at which they turn on.

Sorry, I don't have any numbers for the poly bushings. I've had too many issues in the past with squeaky poly bushings on other cars, so am hoping to avoid them.

Someone mentioned before that the "correct" bushings don't fit, and so they used the poly two-part bushings. Another person suggested putting the bushings in the freezer for a while to cause the rubber to contract a bit, and then try pressing them in. There was also a mention of taking the metal...

Some here are using the tygon, I think that is what is called, fuel line that you can get at remote control hobby stores and perhaps chainsaw repair shops. It is supposed to stand up to a lot of different fuels, etc, and comes in translucent colors so you can see if there is air in the lines.

Just teasing, DH. I've learned a lot from being here, and the mods and learned members are an invaluable resource to this community!

Check the TM's first or incur the wrath of DH! :doghead:

Glad to hear you got it working. The guiding principal of CUCVs is " if its electrical, clean it, if its rubber, replace it ". So, any time you can clean contacts, grounds, etc and coat them with dielectric grease, is time well spent.

If the blackout light switch is not in the Service Light position, they won't work. I'd suggest taking a look at the -10 manual for general operating info, and the back of the -20 or -34 for the wiring diagrams.

<rant> Experience suggests that most people asking such questions don't read the stickies in the first place. Just look at all the questions that are asked repeatedly that are already covered by the stickies. Look at the big banner at the top of the page that says not to post live auction /...

The way I'm reading this, from the CA ARB site, this only applies to fleets, not POVs.

Linky please?

Sorry, no. That sticker only exempts it from *Federal* regulations. States, as everyone knows CA does, can make up their own rules. However, the CUCVs are old enough to be exempt from smog checks in CA.

Congrats! You'll get a letter from the FCC with your assigned call sign. You can also keep checking at the FCC site, http://wireless.fcc.gov and do a license search, under the licensing section on the right. Your license will show up there before you get the paper one in the mail. The people...