Rennat_2006
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86 m1009 that has been converted over to 12v following the rosscommon conversion PDF.
Been reading up a ton of some common electrical issues and the repairs to fix them. Doghead relay mod is gotta be the most popular and for good reason. I have read that rigs built after july 1985 "shouldnt" have the bad relay but there is no way to really know so just replace it. Ive also read that this relay was used for using the 12v side to trigger the 24v to the starter. Since mine is converted to 12v it seems to me that it would be best to just delete this all together for 1 less thing to possibly fail down the road versus replacing it with the napa or similar one. Whats everyone else opinion in this situation? If deleting it is the best way to go does anyone have the information on how to do so?
Been fighting inop headlights that had the lt green wires cut on the drivers side headlight connector. I got the wires reconnected but still have no power to the headlight plugs. All other lights including turn signals work now after getting the BO switches set correctly 30amp fuse on the FB isnt blown and has no damage in the FB itself like ive read about is common. If im understanding correctly having power at the fuse confirms that the fusible link in the circuit is good as with the rest of the "feed" side and next step is checking for power in and out of the headlight switch itself.
This m1009 spent its ex military life as part of a search and rescue setup for the local county. Odometer shows 44k which is believe is true from the military records and sale record that were in the glovebox but she has had a hard life the more and more i look into it. Frame repairs at the steering box that dont look to be up to my standards, broken upper shock mount on rear axle, balljoints are shot on the front axle, frame upper rear shackle hanger bushings are shot, stab wound on the front bumper, all of the BO light wiring has been cut at the lights, etc. Im sure its some stories to tell.
Been reading up a ton of some common electrical issues and the repairs to fix them. Doghead relay mod is gotta be the most popular and for good reason. I have read that rigs built after july 1985 "shouldnt" have the bad relay but there is no way to really know so just replace it. Ive also read that this relay was used for using the 12v side to trigger the 24v to the starter. Since mine is converted to 12v it seems to me that it would be best to just delete this all together for 1 less thing to possibly fail down the road versus replacing it with the napa or similar one. Whats everyone else opinion in this situation? If deleting it is the best way to go does anyone have the information on how to do so?
Been fighting inop headlights that had the lt green wires cut on the drivers side headlight connector. I got the wires reconnected but still have no power to the headlight plugs. All other lights including turn signals work now after getting the BO switches set correctly 30amp fuse on the FB isnt blown and has no damage in the FB itself like ive read about is common. If im understanding correctly having power at the fuse confirms that the fusible link in the circuit is good as with the rest of the "feed" side and next step is checking for power in and out of the headlight switch itself.
This m1009 spent its ex military life as part of a search and rescue setup for the local county. Odometer shows 44k which is believe is true from the military records and sale record that were in the glovebox but she has had a hard life the more and more i look into it. Frame repairs at the steering box that dont look to be up to my standards, broken upper shock mount on rear axle, balljoints are shot on the front axle, frame upper rear shackle hanger bushings are shot, stab wound on the front bumper, all of the BO light wiring has been cut at the lights, etc. Im sure its some stories to tell.
