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  1. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    Here's the procedure from the 361 series TM. Interestingly, it differs slightly that what Derrick posted from the 289 series TM. It still says to disconnect it from both vehicles though!:oops: TM 9-2320-361-10 2-19. USING SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO START ENGINE a. Position right side of slaving...
  2. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    This morning I scrounged enough used welding cable from my stash to replace the damaged slave cable. I even had new lugs "in stock". I feel a little better now. I think the next time I use my slave cable, I'll wrap it around my neck and run a few laps around the truck (like when you drive...
  3. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    Thanks for the new avatar!:D
  4. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    Yeah, then my wife came home and kicked my butt some more!:deadhorse: It's her truck!
  5. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    Ha ha, no... I actually was going to look for that to see if that was also something I did wrong. I never remember which way to connect and disconnect the slave cable. Step G, is where I really screwed up! It's all good, if we learn from it.
  6. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    Agreed!
  7. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    I did not take pics before or during the repair. I was very disgusted with myself. I did take a couple pictures of the blown out terminal, after though. I could clearly see the end of the cable, inside the terminal. Oddly, it is still covered in insulation, inside the lead terminal. This makes...
  8. doghead

    CUCV vs. Slave Cable

    Today I used the M1008 to jump start a deuce that had totally dead batteries. I disconnected the deuce's alternator excite wire, to protect the regulator, knowing the trucks batteries probably would not take a charge. The Deuce fired right up, so I got out and pulled the slave cable out of the...
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