CUCV vs. Slave Cable

[wayne pick]

The dog IS human after all. Quick thinking after a momentary lapse saved the truck. Everyone makes mistakes when in a rush, it takes guts to man up and admit it in a forum full of critics.

 

[O.D. Fever]

I been close

I have almost done that. Thanks to admitting your error.I once towed my garbage can 25 miles at 75 miles a hour to Grand Rapids,MI. Now Annie watches me leave the driveway every Tuesday to make shur the can stops at the end of the driveway. I do have a new set of 20 foot slaves I would make you a good deal on. P.M. me if you need them. Joe

 

[HOWEY]

The dog IS human after all. Quick thinking after a momentary lapse saved the truck. Everyone makes mistakes when in a rush, it takes guts to man up and admit it in a forum full of critics.

Doghead is human?
Is it just me or does anyone else visualise Elvis working on a MV everytime DH posts??

 

[doghead]

Thanks for the new avatar!

 

[HOWEY]

Thanks for the new avatar!

Cool

 

[Skinny]

Doghead is human?
Is it just me or does anyone else visualise Elvis working on a MV everytime DH posts??

Any time I read a doghead post, I hear Elvis verbally b!tch slapping me saying something like "uh hey baby, did you read the TM's"

 

[bkwudzhom]

Perfect example of why we have this icon!! Glad no one was hurt. That could have made for a really bad day.

 

[doghead]

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 over your wheel chocks).

You guys do this too, even when your alone, right?

 

[dependable]

I drove off with my block heater plugged in once, and now I loop extention cord in driver's door handle or place it across hood as a reminder.

 

[doghead]

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!​

TM 9-2320-361-10
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2-19. USING SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO START ENGINE​

a.

Position right side of slaving (recharging) vehicle to right side of disabled

vehicle.
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Shutoff slaving vehicle engine.

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CAUTION
When slaving, always connect slave cable to disabled
vehicle first Damage to batteries or cable may result
from improperly connecting cable.
NOTE
Make sure electrical switches on both vehicles are in
OFF position.
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Remove cover (2) from slave receptacle (3) and connect slave cable (1) to slave

receptacle (3) on disabled vehicle. Repeat procedure on slaving vehicle.
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Start slaving vehicle engine and set idle speed at 1000-1100 rpm.

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Start slaved vehicle engine.

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After engine starts and is running smoothly, disconnect slave cable (1) from

both vehicles.
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Put covers (2) back on receptacles (3).

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h. ​

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Clean and stow slave cable (1).

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i. ​

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Observe battery/generator indicator (4) on slaved vehicle. If indicator (4) does

not reach green area, notify maintenance personnel.​

2-20.

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[Cycletek]

I have a "Remove Before Flight" flag I used on my Choppers when I used my rotor lock. I now have one for my M813 that hangs from my sun visor when I have things attached to my truck.......

 

[Keith_J]

How about popping the hood when you are jump starting with a running CUCV. This way you will have to shut the hood to move it and will see the cables.

 

[3dAngus]

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

Well that's good news.

My new Ga. Rally donor cable goes back in the bin and I no longer look for the shipping rate on a box weight and size.

Yep. Wrap it around your neck and trip and Amy finishes the job while she writes the check for the hospital bill. Now THAT ! would be my kind of luck.

If you ever need anything, let me know.

 

[citizensoldier]

Every time I read doghead's post I can clearly hear his voice and laugh. I then picture him brush hogging rigor mortis horse legs for some reason???? Anyone else have that story stuck in there head? Well it was a bad move for sure but at least you did not burn the truck to the ground.

 

[Wildchild467]

I just wish I had a slave cable to worry about! It seems like everybody wants an arm and a leg for them. I am still using regular jumper cables. They work ok, but do not have the cool factor that slave cables have. I never slaved anything off my truck. Someday...

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Glad things weren't too bad for you E!

I've left my cable on the m1008 before, but I have that huge rail bumper that I wrap it around, and it doesn't get out of the yard when its like that.

Glad your ok too, molten lead and big arcs can do major damage!