CUCV vs civilian model differences?

[NCBurb]

Good morning, not sure if this is the right forum, but after searching around I didn't find anything on it. I am wondering what the differences are between the CUCV models and the regular "civilian" models. I have found a lot of CUCV manuals online, but am not sure how applicable they would be. (I do have a diesel, I'm guessing it's the same engine at least)
Also wondering about parts interchange, etc. What are the differences?
I appreciate any information. thanks,

 

[Vbb199]

One right off the top of my head is, cucv is 24v system.
Civilian is 12v system
Which means wiring, injection pump, alternators and batteries are different.

 

[Vbb199]

Then you get into the gauges, the cucv has dummy lights for battery voltage, oil pressure and engine temp only thing that matters is how fast its going, and how much diesel its got in it.


Nothing else apparently matters.

 

[BKING33]

Starter and glow plug are 24 volt also. Other than 24v stuff they r pretty much a 1 ton. I have 2 cucv tk

 

[AuroraGirl]

NP208 shifter has no backlight. Nonsensical creature comforts! Just like those ******* gauges

 

[Vbb199]

NP208 shifter has no backlight. Nonsensical creature comforts! Just like those ******* gauges

I keep seeing all this crap about that back light, what 208 do you have that doesn't have a backlight???

Every 208 and 241 I've seen has a plastic bezel to indicate what gear you're in, that lights up.

The 203 and 205 are just a rubber boot. (at least that's what I've seen)

 

[shiftpro]

What was the reason to do with 24V...?

 

[Vbb199]

What was the reason to do with 24V...?

Seems like most military **** is 24v, even today I thought

 

[Bextreme04]

What was the reason to do with 24V...?

All US military vehicles(and NATO) use a 24v charging and starting system. This allows any vehicle to jump start any other vehicle and also allows common batteries to be used. The CUCV's will also have a NATO slave port that allows a standard military slave cable to be used.

The lack of a backlight for the transfer is probably due to it not being necessary for normal driving. It simplifies NVG operation. The old HMMWV's also didn't have a backlight on the gear shift(which had the T-Case shifter included)

 

[Bextreme04]

This is what a NATO slave cable looks like FYI

https://www.ebay.com/i/352909770055...WJ20ir0HRpJobUjDh98QPJMmWVTg85oUaAsNoEALw_wcB

 

[SDJunkMan]

The CUCV uses a J code diesel, not really sure what is different between it and the standard diesel. Also all CUCV's are built to 1984 specs, no matter what year they were built. The wiring on them is totally different than civilian trucks, mostly due to the 12/24 volt system. They are only partially 24 volt, the lights, wipers, heater blower motor, and horns are all 12 volt.

 

[Bextreme04]

The CUCV uses a J code diesel, not really sure what is different between it and the standard diesel. Also all CUCV's are built to 1984 specs, no matter what year they were built. The wiring on them is totally different than civilian trucks, mostly due to the 12/24 volt system. They are only partially 24 volt, the lights, wipers, heater blower motor, and horns are all 12 volt.

I believe there are several variations of J-code also. The CUCV's all have Military spec J-codes.. which would be, at a minimum, no emissions equipment and probably a slightly higher power output.

 

[AuroraGirl]

I keep seeing all this crap about that back light, what 208 do you have that doesn't have a backlight???

Every 208 and 241 I've seen has a plastic bezel to indicate what gear you're in, that lights up.

The 203 and 205 are just a rubber boot. (at least that's what I've seen)

the CUCV has the floor console just not light bulb or socket or wiring to it

 

[Turbo4whl]

I believe all the two-way radios in the military units are 24 volt for a little more kick, than what 12 volts can do. One more reason they are 24 volts.

 

[Vbb199]

the CUCV has the floor console just not light bulb or socket or wiring to it

What kinda cucv has a np208 in it?

Thought they were all np205