At 11:53 PM 7/17/00 -0600, Mark Baxter wrote:
> Keith, IM in the middle of getting an M-886 Dodge ambulance on the road,
>and it is wired up just like the Civi trucks. hope that helps. Mark M-886
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Keith Byrd" <byrdhouse@netease.net>
>To: "Military Vehicles List" <mil-veh@skylee.com>
>Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 11:23 PM
>Subject: [MV] M880 Info. wanted
>
>
>> Who out there is the specialist on the M880. The M274 upgrade of the
>1970's
>> used the alternator, voltage regulator, and starter solenoid. I'd like to
>> see a diagram on how they were hooked up. I assume just like the civy
>model
>> Dodge trucks, but I need to make sure. Thanks for any help!!!!!!!!!
>> Keith
Had an 886 that had been converted by the US Army in Ft. Lewis, WA to a
command post
configuration. Essentially, most of the wiring was exactly like that
depicted in the Haynes
civvy truck workshop manual (and another aftermarket '76 Dodge/Chrysler
manual I'd picked
up) with the exception of the gack needed to run the separate 24V 100A
Leece-Neville alternator
setup, and the modifications done to support the addition of the tactical
lighting kit (nice way
of saying black, tagless wires run anywhere and everywhere through
poorly-cut holes - plus the M-series three-lever
light switch just so you could have B.O. marker lights and a B.O. drive
light.)
Starter, voltage regulator, "computer" ignition module, starter relay,
ballast and alternator are all the same
as their civvy counterparts. Canadian Tire, Lordco and UAP/Napa kept mine
going for
five-six years with off-the-shelf components.
Some other bits for 880-series owners that may've already been discussed:
1) The wires at the back of the ammeter guage are invariably loose. I've
seen four trucks with this problem, and two of those had a
"bang the dashboard to start it" symptom - and literally melted
guage housings.
2) Check the filler neck to the plastic gas-tank. Three trucks I've
had dealings with all leaked when filled up - and the clamp at the
bottom of the filler hose to the tank was the culprit each time...
if memory serves. Been awhile.
3) NEVER disconnect the battery while the vehicle is running to
"check the alternator". You will smoke the "computer"
(electronic ignition, really) instantly.
4) The alternators/regulators don't seem to take kindly to
being loaded with a less-than-ideal battery (i.e., one
you have to jump-start frequently, or one with
a dead-or-dying cell.) Common-sense for most
vehicles, but some are more forgiving than others, IMO.
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