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12 volt high torque gear reduction starter AC Delco new
I just had to replace my starter and had some information from the experience that might help someone; this info was hard for ME to find, anyway. My M1009 was used by US Forestry in Hot Springs, AR and had already been converted to 12...
I didn't realize that the ignition switch was only rated for 3 or 4 amps, and that the starter solenoid pulls like 30 to 40 amps. I had bypassed the relay by connecting the two purple wires together. I see now that this was a stupid idea. Fortunately, I realized my mistake before the ignition...
Mine was already converted to 12 volts. I read about this relay and its potential catastrophes about 6 months ago. I unplugged the relay and jumpered the two purple wires together through the socket. Seems to be working so far.
Yeah, a single big battery. I have 2 gauge cables going to the inverter in the front battery compartment. If I ever needed to, I could pull out the inverter and put in another battery in its place in just minutes. I got the highest CCA one NAPA had at the time on hand that would fit, I think it...
10si
Well, I guess the Forest Service put the 10SI bracket and alternator on for some reason, I thought they were all that way, since I don't have another to compare with.
Hi. This is my first forum and my first post.
I have a 1984 M1009 that was used by the US Forestry Service in Hot Springs, AR; it's all white outside with a black Silverado interior. It already was converted to 12 volts and had air conditioning installed.
I got it several years ago and intended...
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