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  1. wayne pick

    86 M1009 questions

    The 5.9 Cummins swap although involved, would be far simpler than swapping in a 4 cyl Cat industrial engine. the Cummins uses automotive type motor mounts. Major fabrication and frame modifacations would be required with the Cat to mount it to the trucks frame. The Cat uses an SAE#3 bellhousing...
  2. wayne pick

    86 M1009 questions

    The advantage of the 24v system is it's better for cold climate truck owners like myself. Nothing like a 24v starter when it's 10 degrees and the snow is blowin. In your climate a 12v conversion will be fine if thats what you want to do. A single 100 amp alternator and a group 31 battery should...
  3. wayne pick

    86 M1009 questions

    twright, Im sure the OP is well aware that the 24v side of the system is for starting and GP functions. I have an electric plow pump on my truck thats I wired to the front battery. It pulls enough amperage to send the volt guage well into the yellow when ever I raise or angle the plow. I...
  4. wayne pick

    86 M1009 questions

    Skinny makes an exelent point, Keep it 24v. If you run a gang of 12v off road lights from the front battery you will more than likely run into trouble. The front battery will always be low from the draw of the lights, radios and whatever, and the rear battery will be over charging. Running the...
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