GA CUCV Recovery

[tgtaylor64]

Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions! Key: WD-40, new fuel filter, charged batteries, heat gun, tow hooks, and the TMs!

 

[67_C-30]

Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions! Key: WD-40, new fuel filter, charged batteries, heat gun, tow hooks, and the TMs!

Nice score!

 

[tgtaylor64]

It took forever to get it started. I replaced the fuel filter and bled the lines. Got good, clean diesel coming out. It was a warm (60s) day and the starter was really spinning but it would not catch. Any suggestions?

 

[67_C-30]

It took forever to get it started. I replaced the fuel filter and bled the lines. Got good, clean diesel coming out. It was a warm (60s) day and the starter was really spinning but it would not catch. Any suggestions?

It sounds like a glow plug issue.

 

[lindyp38]

did ur wait light come on....?

glow plug control card issue.....?

 

[tgtaylor64]

Wait light comes on but goes off quickly, say 2-3 seconds. Temp was in the high 50s yesterday in SC. Even cycled several times. Water in Fuel light stays on despite repeated draining of the new filter. Will water and diesel separate into two phases or appear merky? The fuel coming out looked clean and clear. After I drove it 10 miles and shut it down, it started right back up!

 

[dhedden]

Glow plug issue. Most likely the card controller since they are so prone to failure. Ohm the glow plugs, the info is on here in a search or in your TM. If they check good, add a push button to manually energize them. usually 10-12 seconds in mild weather. 20-25 seconds below freezing and it'll start right up as long as the glow plugs are good and your IP isn't leaking fuel and losing prime.

 

[StoneyHill]

Tracy,

That looks good. can't wait to see it.

SCott

 

[1986Blazerk5]

I like your the M1009 and I also like your tow truck. Is it a duramax?

 

[tgtaylor64]

Yes, Sir, General.

 

[tgtaylor64]

Is there a thread on added this manual set-up? Can you be more specific on how it is done?

 

[davidkroberts]

sounds like a glowplug issue. if they are good (probably not) then switch to a manual system or at a minimum a kicker bypass at the control card

 

[davidkroberts]

if you want to keep the stock automatic system and add a manual capabilty the get the light blue wire that runs into the control card. Splice a wire to it through a momentary switch (like a starter button) and to a good ground. Works great

 

[cmroles]

if you want to keep the stock automatic system and add a manual capabilty the get the light blue wire that runs into the control card. Splice a wire to it through a momentary switch (like a starter button) and to a good ground. Works great

when using this "switch" mod the glow-plug controller will continue to work normally, correct?

I'm interested in adding a switch as a precaution against possible future failure of the controller. I like having it do the work for me....but if it breaks I still want to be able to get it going!