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If you need any parts for the Wisconsin motor, Napa has everything that I got. Fuel Pump, Plugs, Carb Kit, Points, Coil, etc. You can easily search for it on their website by just typing in Wisconsin in the search bar of Napa's site. I sat there with the counter guy searching and searching...

Got some new shoes for the contact truck today. Her first trip down the road (under her own power) in many years. For the first part of the trip it smoked like a freight train, but cleared up on the return trip. Still got to adjust the vacumn modulator a little since it's shifting late. Also...

Well a fuel pump and carb rebuild later, the old Wisconsin sputtered to life. It's obvious she hasn't run in a while, my shop was filled with nice black smoke until she smoothed out. So far the body 110, panel 110, and air compressor all work. Still got a some more small stuff to check and...

I saw that in the instruction manual. I was thinking about doing that, but I haven't really decided yet.

Also I went ahead and got the Go Lights wired in and the switches mounted. I wanted the passenger side light to be controlled by either the driver or the passenger, so I mounted it in the dash since the plastic trim was already broke off. This week I'm planning on using the cable I got from...

Well got the new points in today. Tested the coil first and it was good, so I put in the new points and condenser. After gapping the points and testing to make sure they were working, I hooked it all back up and got spark. Then with a lil starter fluid she came came to life, oil pressure...

After some more testing, I do believe my current issue is the points. I tried cleaning them and re-gapping them but I'm not getting a ground signal through them when they are closed. Also started looking at some options for converting it to an electronic ignition, just thoughts right now...

Okay, maybe my theory of operation was wrong on these. When the motor is cranking, the relay closes and it provides the 12 volts to the coil. I'm still not getting any spark, but I'm thinking that is the points. With the points closed I'm not getting any ground through them. I get ground on...

Opened the box up. Anyone know what the piece is in the first picture with the red, blue, black, and green wires? I'm not an electrical expert by any means, but I somewhat know my way around a test light and multimeter. The green wire is the one that runs to the connection that is suppose to...

Well it looks like the issue is in overspeed relay box. I took the relay out and tested it off a battery and it does click on and off. After testing the silver box, I've got ground to the terminal with the solder sticking out of it (didn't have a better "pointer" lol). But I'm not getting any...

Well the weather is nice now, so the M1028 is back in the shop. Got the new terminal block installed. It becomes a pain crawling around in the box trying to cut wires and solder on connections, then again I don't think they designed it to be crawled in and out of by someone 6'4". lol For the...

Recovry, what wood did you use when your replaced the piece for the tailgate? I'm not a wood expert by any means, but is it from a board or plywood type?

Thank you for the pictures. That is a great setup with the boat tank. I like the idea of the quick disconnect to allow it to run dry for storage. Also I think I will steal your idea of adding the second tank, since I have on laying around. My box had the field mod for locking. It's just a...

Quick update, ran a braided ground strap from the frame up to the generator frame where the other grounds are connected. Now it will crank like crazy and the lights aren't going off. Next I'll get the plugs replaced and check the cap and rotor and points.

Thanks Monkeyboyarmy, once I get the battery tray cleaned up I'll put a battery in. I do agree the TM shows all kinds of brackets. I was thinking about putting a circuit breaker in near the front battery and a cut off at the control panel. I have to get the wire from the front battery secured...

Could you post up a picture of your tanks when you get a chance. I think that's how I'm gonna put mine in. Also could post a picture of where your gen battery grounds at? The positive cables (one small one larger) are still there, thankfully they just used the eyelet hole and bolted it to the...

Thanks MatthewH, I might hit you up for some pics as I get further along. Do you have oxy/acet tanks mounted in yours? The plywood cover is a great idea for critters, there are signs of critters once living in it. I think I will run a cable back to keep it charges off the truck but have a cut...

That's a cool idea. Slide it out and put the leg down. My vice is still on the tailgate, but I'm gonna have to replace the wood at least since it's starting to sag a little in the middle. I'm wanting to get this truck fixed up so that it will be a convoy support truck for shows with some...

I was guessing that is was suppose to be open, how much road junk builds up through the opening? So the battery went in below where the generator sticks out? In the TM that I looked at, they had the batter mounted on the tray behind the control panel. That's probably where I will add one...

I'm looking for a couple answers on the generator/welder setup in the back of at M1028A1 Contact Truck, it has the Wisconsin Air Cooled 4 cylinder. Been working on this for a couple of days and have had issues with the generator not cranking. Also my marker and tail lights would work sometimes...