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I am assuming this the Dr Porkchop's II?
If so be advised that it has been switched to a straight 12v system.
It is your truck and you can label it anything you what. Being so few II's out there no one will know the difference.
1/4"
I like the insulated type
You can change out the terminals or some people will grind down the terminals on the glowplugs to fit the old wire terminals
Make sure you contact fellow member Nico. He is a member of a group of military vehicle owners in Germany.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82827-Video-MV-Rallye-Europe
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?123877-Cucv-pix...
Find out what type of fuel filter it has and buy a spare. Learn how to bleed the air in the fuel system before you leave. The Tech Manuals have a detailed procedure and there are videos posted.
And have a backup plan. Towing service or credit card.
How are the tires?
A fellow member in Europe uses a product called Fluid Film.
http://www.fluid-film.com/
http://www.fluid-film.com/news/news_archive_2011_1007_grainger.html
Here is his reconditioning thread of a CUCV-II
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?128263-CUCV-II-Northern-Europe-Reconditioning
TM 9-2320-289-20 has the troubleshooting section for your truck. You will want all of the 289 series. They cover lubrication, operation, general maintenance and heavy maintenance. They also have all the GM part numbers and diagrams.
The glow plugs that have been the best are the AC60s. They run...
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Back to your regular programming.
Okay. The heater fuse controls the heater, GEN1 light, 4x4 light and the Oil pressure light. That is why I asked about the heater.
Power to the the GEN1, 4x4 and Oil lights share the same power connector on the printed circuit board on the instrument cluster. The issue could be as simple as a...
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Moved to your own thread.
Define "fine" for your batteries and alternators? What is your voltage readings on each battery when the truck is running and shutdown?
Does your heater work?