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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    I checked the gear box air line which goes back to the switch (I think port 21) and then I checked the front and rear diff lines at the pressure switch (these go to port 22 I think). Evidence of oil only in the front diff as my first inclination. I am not sure what I have done right or wrong but...
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    I HAVE A PROBLEM. I have only started using my Mog to ferry stuff around site. The differential pressure warning light has come on. Sometimes its intermittent with applying pressure on the brakes which first lead me to believe perhaps an air leak on the master cylinder. Further investigation I...
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    Been a while since I was last here. Real work is getting in the way of fun work although things still pretty slow due to C19. Before I say anything I would like to add that I am not a pneumatics specialist so excuse me if I say something ridiculous. I have attached a PDF of my approximate set...
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    Will not straighten as I think potential for crack and fatigue point. Will fabricate from scratch
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    My draft plan for the rear winch and hitch plate. The drawing is not totally complete however it gives a simple idea of what I am doing. I still need to take this drawing to the Mog and finalize some measurements to ensure there is no component, frame or tray conflicts and also to assess where...
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    The rubber part of the guard (mud flap) is conveyor belt that had been thrown away.
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    The mud Guards have been restored. Not absolutely perfect but a vast improvement than the rusty and badly buckled and bent ones as before
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    Does anyone know what the weight of a 3 seater U1300L cab and what is the stroke length required to lift cab to adequate angle? If anyone knows the force required to lift the cab that will even be easier?
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    Not sure, hopefully next year but at this stage no concrete plans.
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    Hi Simon, not sure what is behind the green......I just work on a site where I cannot show, hence the curiosity ?. Definitely awesome to see the cab on and operational. Stripped the clutch cylinder which is in an atrocious state so cleaned up and put back. Will get a new one soon. Quite a few...
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    Mercedes 1222A.. The beginning!

    Nice work Simon. My truck would do a wheely with that tank ?
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    Hi, WERNER A 50.1 H1 HO 13mm HYDRAULIC WINCH. Fitted to U1300L and probably other vehicles?
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    Removed the heavy hydraulic winch (65m of cable that barely ever rolled out a few cm’s). A bit of rust knocking was required on the tray using a pneumatic needle scaler. Some patch work, paint and the tray is back onto Mogone. Tray is now in a fine state to have a frame welded to it. I now have...
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    Unimog U1300L 435 1986 - Restore to former glory & add custom camper

    A few closer up pics. Has dual seals so should do as a temporary measure
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