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Well, bestboatwire.com and some EBay purchases came through with some wiring updates. I ordered clear heat shrink with the wire and made labels for the ends. While I upgraded some of the wiring, I stayed with the 2 gauge battery cables. I used 6 gauge for the glow plugs, 12v bus, and the smaller...

Dash lights are great! I think there were only one or two good bulbs left. I didn't hook up a reference tach to tune the VDO. I just went off of others experience here and have it at 650 rpms for idle basically. If it seems like it's way off, I'll look further into fine tuning it. I saw that you...

I pulled the cluster again and was able to get the center bulb working. I think it was the polarity on the led. Gauges look bright now! Also some further progress on removing the blue gremlin from the truck... the bundles of wires is bothering me... I've ordered the cables that I'm doing from...

A testament to great minds and good execution! Thanks to all for sharing and allowing us to enjoy these vehicles further!

A few updates... I think the cluster needs to come out again. The right of the speedo looks a little dim, hopefully just polarity on the led. Otherwise much better. Some shiny new additions under the hood to eliminate a big blue M1010 gremlin!

I proceeded with installing my alternators today... I did not remove all the wiring for the DUVAC yet, but I plan to. I did Ohm wires out and disconnected power and ground to the blue box as well as where it fed into the 12v bus. I'm still waiting on a few things but I made a dry run to check...

The 12v block is fed off the positive for the front battery or the negative of the rear battery. I can add it in but I was mainly covering the installation of two 12v alternators in place of the two 24v ones. I will get it added for further clarification, I can also add a 12v feed for the GP...

I will reuse the original red wire from the lower alternator that has a fusible link at the bus bar. Looking at the wiring diagrams the yellow wire off the upper alternator goes to the DUVAC without a fusible link. If I add a fuse in, what are the thoughts on amperage to the battery? Old Alt was...

I did a diagram in paint for my own reference after reading over this several times and looking at pictures I could find. If I made a mistake please let me know so I can correct it but I think I got it. I think it's time to Un-DUVAC... The m38inmaine/ChevyC60 Plan B Added fuses in as a...

Finally finishing some wiring for gauges in the dash. I picked up some Tuff Country HD springs that still have the stickers on them for a great price on CL this week. I also started replacing wire loom that was disintegrating from the firewall to the ambulance box. Did an oil change and was...

To protect the innocent I was away working this weekend but a few things came in... I started a test fit for a dual voltmeter, a light switch, and a usb location. The cigarette lighter I got doesn't fit without some serious modification so I will get a basic on from the auto parts store for...

While the cluster was out I looked more closely at some wiring I had seen from under the dash. I don't think my BO lights will be running soon, rear ones are gone. But when I want them to work... I know where to start!

I got a few more things done today... New turn signals came in today, I installed them and verified my LED's are working properly. New ones seem twice a bright as the old ones. I had never checked my reverse lights and when I did they didn't work. After adjusting the backup switch, all good...

Well, 25 minutes of testing resulted this...Started blue and ended blue

Good: I finally got the fuel system bled and low and behold she runs again! Idled up briefly while cold and then idled down fairly smooth for a diesel. I topped off the coolant and checked for any leaks. Nothing dripping in the valley or below the truck. I put her in F and R, both engaged. I set...

My coolant leak issue was somewhat self induced. The thermostat must have shifted while assembling and I ended up tearing the gasket a little. Fixed and no longer leaking. The next leak has been at the fittings on the new fuel filter. I tracked down proper fitting for the housing and those leaks...

So I tried the 'Gasoila', I let it sit over night after assembling. I started the bleeding procedure, finally started cranking with injector lines loose, after a couple of cranks I checked the fittings. Seeping again. Plan (?) D, get the right fittings. I had to track them down, the threads are...

I've come across that product. I'll have to see if I can find it locally. Edit: Tractor Supply has it!

I used the yellow but have been getting seepage... but it was the paste not tape

Not sure what you used to seal your fittings, but I am not having luck with mine not leaking. I used thread sealant and cranked on them but still get seepage.