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My M715 had two seperate wiring systems in it by the time I got it. Stock and what the town mechanic had run to make things work as they broke and he couldn't figure stuff out. When I got it, it needed to be inspected. He actually asked me what all those levers on the floor do while he was...

The rear axle is narrower than the front to aid tight turning around things. Yes, they will track different going straight. In a turn however, they will cut less to the inside of the front tire track than a full width axle will. Basically, this makes the truck very easy to drive around trees...

If you are getting 12V power to the switch on the column, then the problem is between there and the starter relay. You are getting 24V to the starter relay, right?

Patience and knowledge. Save up your money while you look at vehicles local to you, on line and anywhere else you can think of. Spend a few days by opening up the CUCV forum here. Go back to the oldest post listed and read every single thread. It will take a while, but questions to...

I think you are enjoying this thread a little too much John. Nice pictures though.

Yes, you are supposed to start with the two marks lined up, use the mentioned above timing light, turn off the engine and advance or retard the pump timing to make the timing correct. Then fire it back up to verify you did correct. Adjust as needed. Since most people don't have the timing...

Full convertible is a great idea. I wanted a soft top M35 for just that reason. I pull the hard top off the M715, lay the windshield down and love it. I was drawn to the M1009 for among other reasons, the removable rear shell. However, reality sets in. Rain, cold, heat, spiders, cats and...

Vacuum the floor out before you get into this one Taylor. Since laying on the pedals is the just about the only way to be almost comfortable while messing with the switch. It is amazing how each little bit of dirt feels like a sharpened arrow head after laying on it for 5 minutes.

I saw Badger the younger at the Temple air show Yesterday. He says Lincoln has been out of touch for a while now. Anybody know if he is ok?

Did the wires perform as they were supposed to with the plug off?

Yes, in theory. The gauges will tell you if the alternators are charging or not. However, if you remove the idiot lights as wired stock, the gauges will always show you no charging is taking place. The alternator has to be turned on. Since the CUCV trucks have two, both have to be turned...

1994 K20 is the model you are looking for I believe. There was a thread active in the last few days about this.

You have verified voltage at the pink wire on top of the IP. With the key on, plug and un plug the pink wire. You should hear/feel a thunk/click. That is what turns the fuel in the IP on/off. Fuel to the IP but not the lines pretty much means the solenoid is not functioning or the pump is...

However, your front battery is what powers the dash lights and such. The back battery might be dying, but your front one sounds like it has some loose or dirty connections. Maybe why your back battery is going away. It has been working too hard to start the truck for a while.

Glow plugs, fuel and air. Are you getting blue smoke out the pipes as you crank? That means fuel and air are getting in. Check glow plugs. No smoke out the pipe while cranking could mean all 3. What is your volt meter doing when you turn on the key? Have you read the -20...

Yeah yeah. The bigger the load, the bigger the spark when contact is made. I figured us telling people to take the connections apart, clean them and make sure they are tight keeps falling on deaf ears. So why not pull out another old low tech high entertainment value test?

The best fix is to remove all the wiring connections, clean them and put the back together tight. However, if in a hurry and just wanting to get it started. Turn on the headlights when eveything seems to go dead. (Don't use the ignition because the glow plug system will still be trying to...

I will add an endorsement as well. I have been running one of his cards for about a month. Just working everytime I turn the key on is better than stock for me. His does that. We haven't been below 70° since I put it in, so I can't comment on cold weather starts.

The rear axles will walk several inches side to side all the time while driving. Do a tight full circle to the left, then go to a full circle to the right. You will hear and probable feel the axles flop around when you change direction. As stated above. crawl underneath and feel every dog...

Just get the bulbs for a 1985 chevy truck or Blazer when you walk in. I recommend Silvania Silverstars for the headlights. I switched the 1009 over and love them. True night and day difference.