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Unlike a deuce which has a mechanical linkage to shut off the engine, Cummins powered 5-tons have an electrical cutoff. If you have no power, you cannot energize the cutoff solenoid and get fuel to the engine.
The only part that is 24 v on a CUCV is the starter. In essence, all the upper 12v alternator does is charge the battery while the lose 12v alternator runs the truck and all the accessories. If you put the winch and lightbar on the lower 12v system, you will be fine.
I put them in the Classified section but I don't think it gets much traffic.
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The tranny is easy. I remove two and replaced one in less than 5 hours all by my self. Well, I had a bit of help as my wife raised and lowered the engine hoist.
This is a good place to tell people to be sure to check the trans-shaft bolts. Nearly all of the ones in both my trucks were...
I have heard many diesel mechanics say that when they change the oil in the OTR rigs, they just pour the old oil right into the tank. I have run a 50/50 regular gasoline/WMO mixture in my deuce with no problems at all.
Some of you may know about this already but I didn't find it on a search. There is a website UGCSurvival.com Main Page where you can download TM's for various vehicles including Deuces and CUCVs and others. Registration is free as are downloads.
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