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Electronics

  • What's New
  • The Truck
    • Leyland DAF T244
    • Leyland DAF T244 Specs
    • Military Commision
    • 31KJ56
  • The Restoration
    • The Restoration
    • Engine Upgrades
      • Goals
      • Bosch VE Fuel Injector
      • Dynamic Timing Advance Spacer
      • Boost Pin
      • 3,200rpm Governor Spring
      • Delco Remy Alternator
      • Holset HX35W Turbo
      • Exhaust Brake
    • Engine Maintenance
      • Goals
      • Oil Pump
      • Radiator and Heater Core
      • Water Pump
      • Coolant Thermostat
      • Clutch
      • Flywheel
    • Painting The Engine
      • The Plan
      • Lifting the Engine
      • Cleaning the Engine
      • Exhaust Manifold
    • Cab Exterior
      • Intro
      • Sand Blasting the Undercarriage
      • Painting the Undercarriage
    • Chassis
      • Removing the Flat Bed and Lockers
    • Electronics
      • Wing Indicator Lights
      • Truck Batteries
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    • The Box
      • GlobeTrekker Tips and Tricks
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One of the advantages and reasons to buy a 30-year-old truck is how simply the electronics are. The engine only requires electricity to turn over the starter motor, which means the electronics are primarily for monitoring the truck and lighting.

Wing Indicator Lights
Wing Indicator Lights
I spent months looking for suitable LED lights that I could use. The space is 3" x 1" which turns out to be quite a unique shape. After ordering and returning multiple options from Amazon I was unable to find anything suitable. I saw mention of Land Rover Defender lights…
Truck Batteries
Truck Batteries
I didn't do a ton of research into which batteries to buy for the truck. Instead, I visited Napa Auto Parts and got a quick brain dump on what to look for. They didn't actual stock the batteries he recommend but I left with a plan to order deep cycle…
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