What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

[TheDutch]

changed the tires, what a horrible job after 10 years to get the wheelnuts in motion it used all my energy, needed a beer after that, gheee.

 

[chief1983]

I used the hitch I installed last weekend (see my post from last week) to tow a U-Haul auto transport trailer. I used it to take my 84 Trans Am to my place to start a LS1 and trans swap and begin turning it into KITT. The truck did very well, no complaining at all!

I see someone else likes the third gen as well, I've been hunting for just the right one for some time.

I fixed a rattle on my 1009 (power steering pump bolt came loose, who'd have guessed?) and then installed my new cigarette lighter assembly. Since it fits now it's time to wire it up.

 

[firefirefire90]

took a video for shnitz und giggles


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbbE1Gcyxrc[/media]

 

[Armorsolutions]

Changed oil cooler lines with new ones. Stock numbers didnt quite fit right. Had to bend them every which way. Dang that sucked.
Finished de-rusting slightly pitted floor pans and got some OD paint on them.
Next gonna wire in a fuse block and run some of my usual 12v accessories... Rechargeable flashlight, cig lighter power point, USB power port etc.
I love my trucks
Sorry no pics. Tapatalk wont let me post that I know of.

 

[unaffiliated]

I did the doghead starter relay mod today. Also, thanks to a thread started by sharecropper, I discovered that these trucks have an under dash light. A used bulb and let there be light. My next mod will be a real dome light from my parts donor civi truck complete with door jamb switches.

 

[CycleJay]

Fire,

I saw your video.
But what is that tapping sound while the engine is running?

Good night,

CJ

P.s. Nice M1009 by the way...

 

[firefirefire90]

idk. Probably the engine about to explode.

 

[Terracoma]

My truck has a similar noise once it warms up, maybe just not quite as loud...

Still trying to narrow down what it is.

 

[jeepjseries]

Exhaust leak maybe???

 

[jdeoliveira74]

took a video for shnitz und giggles


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbbE1Gcyxrc[/media]

mine sounds kinda tappy like that too i think my timing is a bit whaky

 

[firefirefire90]

the engine has low compression in two cylinders, and either it's a bad headgasket or my engine is kaput. Not to worried about it either way.

 

[Cucvnut]

Still want that alt ?

 

[firefirefire90]

yeah dude. The truck won't start even with a jump for whatever reason so I can't really make it down there to grab it from you.

 

[Brent.Cain]

welp i ditched the old mechanical lift pump an put in a 12V electric lift pump truck runs much better starts nice, ill be posting a thread on what all you need and how to do it soon

 

[chief1983]

welp i ditched the old mechanical lift pump an put in a 12V electric lift pump truck runs much better starts nice, ill be posting a thread on what all you need and how to do it soon

Looking forward to it, as that's on my to-do list as well. That and finish the lighter install, starter relay mod, solargizers, add an oil pressure gauge, replace the 2 dry rotted tires, install a 24v power inverter, tow hitch, fix the hole in the wheel well that goes into the cab, fab a winch mount...

 

[Clearboy]

I should first say thanks for all the help, I am normally a lurker and this forum is great. About 2 months ago I purchased a very nice 84 09. It is rust free, 46k miles and runs and drives nice. I have changed all fluids, greased electrical connections, painted undercarriage, put wax rust proofing inside panels and undercarriage. I have done the Doghead relay mod and today I tried to bypass the glowplug resistor. I say tried because after I unhooked the resistor and powered the glowplugs off the 12v buss the rig wouldn't start. It is running now because I switched the power back to running off the resistor. I guess my question is, are there some glow plugs that don't like straight 12v? I am confused by why it wouldn't start.
Cheers, Clearboy

 

[MakersTeleMark]

They all need 12v. What plugs are you running?

 

[Clearboy]

I don't know. I plan on driving it all winter and since they are working i don't want to pull them until spring. I understand the 12v part, but it sure didn't want to start after the switch.
Thanks.

 

[chief1983]

Well, just to be safe, pull the leads on them and check the resistance between the plug and a ground and make sure it's in spec. I thought mine were ok but it seems they were failing one after the other until they were all shot and the truck wouldn't start even in 40 degree weather. If your changeover didn't work as expected I hope none of them were damaged. You ran straight 12v from just one battery then?

 

[Clearboy]

I think I followed the instructions pretty well. I unhooked both sides of the big resistor behind the aircleaner. I then wired into the 12v buss right by the glow plug relay. The glow plug(wait) light cycled but the truck was a no-go. I then wired it back up stock and it started right up. Last week it started very well in 25f weather.