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I replaced mine within a week or two of buying my m1008. Not difficult. I got mine for 17$ from napa. Cheap insurance I figure.
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I did it since there might in the future be a starter issue and its better to be safe than sorry. Simple, cheap, easy fix. Also of note since a few hundred guys took the Doggs advise and are happy.Doghead was wondering how many people have done the starter relay conversion/upgrade so I thought I would start the poll for him.
Here is the Sticky from the CUCV Forum.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/60960-doghead-starter-relay-modifcation.html
I have done two for myself and another person. Please list why you did it or why you won't do it. Thanks, Warthog
A new stock starter relay? You do understand the whole point in the doghead starter relay mod right? The stock relay is prone to failure. Do the doghead mod, and if you still have a no start issue, search the TMs and threads. This thread is for those who have or have not done the mod.ive been having alot of trouble wit hmy 86 m1008. i got the starter rebuilt, replaced teh fusible links going to and from the starter and terminal plus the starter relay fusible link. i replaced the starter relay with a new stock one. my alternators are redone, im getting 24v of power at the terminal block on passenger side of truck. my batteries are both readign 12.6. went crazy going through all the wiring. still no crank truck wotn start. the starter relay is constatnly clicking when i turn key. any help i would greatly appreciate.
You can also purchase the very same relay at www.cucvelectric.com for $7.97. Why? I have no idea. In their defence, they do however ask that you read their starter run-on failure article. They also offer the doghead style relay for $9.97. There is no mention of it's amp rating though.Yeah, I could do it in my sleep when the connector is hanging loose.
Being a preservationist, I don't cut the connector off but make short pigtails, using 1/4" spade terminals to plug into the factory connector.
I saw the relay in the LMC catalog last night, it is a BLOWER MOTOR relay . No wonder it fails.
I've had great luck using the relays (and other items) from CUCV electric. They have a direct replacement that's better quality than the GM one plus for a couple of more dollars have a HD one in a mod kit they've put together. If you wait for the WAIT light before cranking the engine you'll avoid a lot of the failures in the starting and glow plug circuits.You can also purchase the very same relay at www.cucvelectric.com for $7.97. Why? I have no idea. In their defence, they do however ask that you read their starter run-on failure article. They also offer the doghead style relay for $9.97. There is no mention of it's amp rating though.