1941 dukw

[wadefreedomvehicles]

Yep, that is right, thanks to red bringing his crane over, we have now successfully dropped the engine down into the hull of the DUKW. Now we just need to bolt it all down, and hook all the linkage up, and then we will be set to go.

 

[ODFever]

That DUKW looks NICE!!!! Please post more pictures!!

 

[red]

 

[wadefreedomvehicles]

Im working on my 44' dukw, and hooking everything up, after dropping the engine in. It is all hooked up now, but when I go to start it the ignition wire, the one that goes from the switch on the dash, starts smoking. Im wondering if it is postive ground. Or if anyone could help me understand why it did that.
So is it postive ground?
Why would that wire potentially have melted?

 

[Steve Greenberg]

Hello,
DUKW's are neg. ground. You probably have a wire that is shorted to ground or your ignition switch is malfunctioning.
Steve

 

[wadefreedomvehicles]

DO you know where I can get a good wiring diagram of the dukw and the regulator and stuff like that?

 

[Steve Greenberg]

Yes, in the manual. I may have an extra TM9-802. I will look later today when I get home.
Steve

 

[dmetalmiki]

When you switch on the ignition, it seems that a wire going o something "somewhere" is shorting out. So WHAT requires power (only) first?..Usually the distributor, via the coil. in the ignition circuit. (though unlikely to cause a 'burn' short out.) The fuel pump? (if one is fitted) and or ANY other required component. So check these out first.

 

[Steve Greenberg]

Hello,
I do have a spare TM9-802 manual for the DUKW. The electrical section does have a full wiring schematic for the DUKW. The manual is in very nice condition, 533 pgs. $150 plus postage. Let me know if your interested. I have some misc. spare parts for the DUKW as well.
Thanks,
Steve
sgreenb810@aol.com

 

[SCSG-G4]

Portrayal Press has a full set of repro manuals - 8 or 9 of them, I looked through the set that Joel got for the DUKW at our compound.

 

[Jericho]

what you really need is a good multi meter, Wires only toast if they have voltage when the shouldn't, or a SHORT. good hunting, fix electrics is easy once one finds it , its the finding that takes time. Great looking project!

 

[ODGreeneMachine]

Wadefreedomvehicles~ buy the manual from Steve (who is a wealth of knowledge and a really nice guy) the portrayal press manual TM9-802 is a bible for any DUKW owner. I'm still working on my project but rely on the forums and the wizards that lie in the wait to comment! Try to stay connected to one post and update pictures many times (people like to see progress/its a motivator for yourself).

Very Respectfully,
Alan G Greene

 

[wadefreedomvehicles]

Thanks will keep that in mind. Is there a better forum to post and get help with?
Currently the dukw is in hibernation due to snow...

 

[ODGreeneMachine]

Thanks will keep that in mind. Is there a better forum to post and get help with?
Currently the dukw is in hibernation due to snow...

G503 is another good resource. As long as you keep the people entertained they will comment! Haha

/r
Alan


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