New guy with first CUCV

[Mikemann0]

Just want to say hi , I just bought my first CUCV and joined up for a new learning experience , Never owned one so its all new to me , I build pre 72' hotrods for fun so im mech. inclined but never owned a diesel so hopefully I didnt bite off more than I can chew , we'll see ....

 

[leeh725]

Nice truck. I hope you have fun with it. It'll be a learning experience with that hybrid electrical system.

 

[Warthog]

Welcome to SteelSoldiers.

Make sure you visit the Cucv Wiki - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite (CUCV Wiki) that is at the top of the page on the CUCV Forum. All of the CUCV Technical Manuals are listed and many other helpful bits of information.

You need to download the repair manuals. You can get then for free. A couple of our members have posted them on their websites.

www.jatonkam35s.com
www.liberatedmanuals.com

The wiring diagrams are in the appendix of the -20 and -34 manuals.
Also checkout the CUCV stickys. It is where we try to post helpful tips and tricks.

Almost every question you will have has been asked and answered many times. The advanced search will become your best friend. Please don't hesitate to ask something that you can't find.

Read the TM 9-2320-289-10 Operators Manual to find out how a stock system should work. It is simular to the Operators Manual for Civilian vehicles. It tells you where all the lighs, switches, etc are located and what they do.

Three of the most important tools you can buy are:

Digital Voltmeter and know how to use it - ~$10 and up
12v Battery Charger - ~$50 for a decent one
Battery Load Tester - ~$30 for an okay one at Harbor Freight

Warthog

 

[ARYankee]

Welcome to the site!!! There is a ton of info on here. You can download the TMs and I would suggest looking through the CUCV section at all the threads.

 

[wallew]

Well, you certainly know how to make an entrance.

Great looking truck, shown to all us folks with GREAT PIX. Way to go.

I'm sure you will find most information you are looking for here.

Welcome to the green iron sickness...

 

[CycleJay]

Hello Mikemann,

Welcome to Steel Soldiers, from a fellow MV'er down here in Marietta, Ga.

If you are ever down this way, and need help or just want to talk MV.

Feel free to contact me and stop by.

Your M1009 looks good.

 

[1StumpJumper]

Welcome, congrats, enjoy!!

There is a TON of information here, browse & learn.

 

[Mikemann0]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, There sure is alot to read and learn here.

 

[Roboskid]

Welcome the M1009 is a lot of fun. The electrical gremlins can pop up at times but they guys on this forum are great and will help you work through it. When I first got mine I would read this forum every night gatheting information I found this very helpful.

 

[swiss]

Fun Fun Fun, nice truck!!!!

Start reading every thread in the CUCV forum, in about 6 months you will feel much more comfortable. There are alot of us who came from the muscle car background to the MV's. My wife thinks I am loosing it.

Alway remember it is easier to ask for forgiveness then permission

 

[Mainsail]

Welcome!

Like you I just picked up a CUCV and will be learning via the trial-by-fire method. My thread is here, and I will try to keep it up to date. I just finished the Doghead Relay Mod, and recommend you do yours as well. When I pulled my relays down I found there were two there, one that had failed on the bracket and the replacement hanging by the wires. They really do fail, so the mod is a great idea.

 

[cucv1833]

Welcome!

Nice looking Oh-9