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#Post#: 6603--------------------------------------------------
ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: Clever Hans Date: July 12, 2016, 2:06 pm
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:D :D :D :D
We did it! We imported, HGV tested and registered a Unimog!
Clever Hans the German Fire Engine now has a UK logbook, a UK
registration number and proper Ministry plates ;D ;D ;D ;D
Once the faff with the headlights got sorted (the eventual
answer was: stickers LOL), he sailed through, and the
"permission to get numberplates made" letter arrived while we
were away on holiday. Nice surprise when we got home!
DVSA HGV plate and plating certificate arrived too, so we're
good to go. :D
He's had his maiden voyage already - we got the numberplates
made up on Saturday, and drove him 145 miles to drop off the
youngest at her boyfriend's place. Wheels stayed between cool
and lukewarm all the way, and despite a certain gutlessness up
long hills (courtesy of the fast axles/diffs), Hans took it all
in stride very nicely.
The only annoying thing was - we developed a squeak on the back
springs... there is a smaller diameter spring inside the big one
at the back, and one of them seems to have moved a bit at the
bottom end and be rubbing against the outer spring. Nothing
appears to be missing. Anybody got an idea how to put it back,
or is this replacement territory?
#Post#: 6605--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: ziggy131 Date: July 17, 2016, 3:56 am
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I am glad you got it sorted and the road, as it can get abit
stressful at time's if like me you have never done it before.
I never got a permission to make number plate letter. I just
waited for the log book to arrive which took 2 weeks (which I've
had to send back as the vin number had a digit missing form it)
???
So how did it perform overall, what kind of speed is it
comfortable at? Mine is ok at 40/45 mph but as soon as I hit any
inclines the speed drops of fairly quickly.
#Post#: 6606--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: Clever Hans Date: July 17, 2016, 1:19 pm
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Yeah, it's a steep learning curve, isn't it?
It drives pretty well, has a better turning circle than our old
American pickup, though due to the fast axles it is pretty
gutless when faced with hills. Sue is getting familiarised with
the right moment to change down... and down... and down. LOL
Moose informs us that this can be rectified by turboing the
engine... next year's adaptation, I think!
It'll do 60 no problem, but it is definitely happier between and
50 and 55.
Added bonus is the exhaust brake for long downhill stretches -
combining the two different sorts of braking is a real Godsend!
:D
#Post#: 6607--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: moose Date: July 18, 2016, 2:32 pm
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Glad she's up and running enjoy 😀 Pm me and I'll discuss
turbos at a later stage does she have a pto ?
Moose
#Post#: 6608--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: Rabbit Recovery Date: July 21, 2016, 1:15 pm
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That's great news. I will follow the turbo bit with interest as
I know of a kit but still cannot decide if I really want to do
that with my engine.
#Post#: 6609--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: Rabbit Recovery Date: July 21, 2016, 1:43 pm
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I just wandered away and thought I better come back and share
something that has been said on here before but I feel is worth
repeating. Replace all your axle and hub oils with Syntrans or
similar synthetic gear oil. (As is usual Moose is the best
source of advice) but basically I did this to my U1000 and it
has transformed it. The reduction in rolling resistance from the
axles is very noticeable. I can pull a higher gear up most of
the hills around me and my fuel consumption appears to have
dropped (not that I really track it, but out on rallies it
hasn't been a case of adding a jerry can to make sure I get home
which I seem to remember doing last year). The reason that it is
better on fuel is that it seems to carry its speed better
(weighing in at 6ton it should do down hill anyway) but I mean
on the flat. :) :)
#Post#: 6616--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: Clever Hans Date: July 26, 2016, 2:49 am
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Hi Moose,
we'll definitely want to pick your brains when we get to the
turboing stage! Yes, it has a front PTO (the very fast one as
currently it has a large water pump on it).
Rob
#Post#: 6617--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: Clever Hans Date: July 26, 2016, 2:54 am
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Re replacing all hub and axle oils with Syntrans or similar -
Moose, what grades of synthetic would we be best getting for
axles, gearbox and hubs respectively? Don't want to damage the
seals.
It's a 1981 U1300L 37. Can give you the VIN number if that would
be useful.
Cheers,
Rob
#Post#: 6619--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: moose Date: July 26, 2016, 9:58 am
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Any synthetic gear oil 75/90 in the hubs diff but the gearbox
get millers or Morris oils the gearbox needs to be gl 5 spec if
you want to be absolutely correct buy from a Mercedes Unimog
dealer but you'll pay for it.
Because your not going to overload your machine you could use
standard oil and change regularly I like this because you see
the condttion and levels at regular intervals always check the
levels before you drain to see if you have any seals gone.
Moose
#Post#: 6726--------------------------------------------------
Re: ROAD LEGAL AT LAST!
By: Clever Hans Date: September 16, 2016, 4:51 pm
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Drained and refilled the front hubs and front diff today with
Hypoid Gear Oil, 75/90. The driver's side front hub had about
100ml left in the hub, passenger side maybe 200ml... now they
both have 250ml in as per the operator's handbook. The diff
dropped a bit over 2 litres, and was refilled with 2.5 litres.
Going to take it out for a drive tomorrow. :)
Back axle next!
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