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- Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:31 am
- Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
- Topic: Disc brake conversion
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17538
Re: Disc brake conversion
We have a similar law in the UK. The vehicle as presented in the photo there would (should!) fail the MOT (annual vehicle test). Widening the stance would require fenders/mud guards to cover the protruding wheel. In the UK this could be as simple as plastic mouldings.
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:55 am
- Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
- Topic: Disc brake conversion
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17538
Re: Disc brake conversion
Thank you all for your thoughts and comments. We'll investigate a little more and post back here if we decide to go further.
On that note: Is there anyone with a 710/712 around Berkshire/UK would would be interested in helping us develop a kit?
On that note: Is there anyone with a 710/712 around Berkshire/UK would would be interested in helping us develop a kit?
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 5:39 am
- Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
- Topic: Disc brake conversion
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17538
Re: Disc brake conversion
One of my frustrations with my 710M was the need to clean out the drums every time you forded through water with less than 99% purity. I found that dirty water (or wet mud, if you want to call it that) wrote off brake pads faster than a Peugeot could break down. It was a driving force in my decision...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:57 pm
- Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
- Topic: Disc brake conversion
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17538
Disc brake conversion
Been a few years since I sold my 710M, was just talking to a friend about the drum brake limitations in the 710/712 Pinzgauers and he said that the design and manufacture of a disc brake conversion kit (for self installation) wouldn't be that complex. What level of interest would people have in a co...
- Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:25 pm
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Petition to change imported vehicle guidlines!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1436
Re: Petition to change imported vehicle guidlines!
I'm not sure I see the issue here. While I agree that it'd make things a lot easier for Expedition Imports, other vehicle import companies or individuals importing vehicles to make these changes I don't think I agree with the premise of the petition. Additionally I see two separate issues in the pet...
- Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:39 am
- Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
- Topic: Worlds first
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10991
Re: Worlds first
The Pinzgauer also has the ability to provide charging power to the batteries at a lower rpm than most vehicles. This is a key piece of information for a vehicle in the Pinz's role. Few vehicles have a functional charging circuit at idle, my Pinz used to charge quite happily at idle. The only other...
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:07 am
- Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
- Topic: Steering support loose
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2684
Re: Steering support loose
I haven't looked at this bit but I found with the handbrake housing a ring spanner was the only tool I could get onto certain nuts.
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:28 am
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Rental Trailer for a 712
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6290
Re: Rental Trailer for a 712
I can't comment on US law but in the UK it's illegal to exceed the trailer's rated limit as documented on the plate attached to the trailer. Additionally we have vehicle limits and limits depending on the driver's licence (license, for the merry cans... ).
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:50 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Engine is hotter than normal, rough running.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4992
Re: Engine is hotter than normal, rough running.
Short on oil?
Edit: Or air leak in carb?
Edit: Or air leak in carb?
- Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:03 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Quick Wiring Question: Radio Box behind seat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3934
Re: Quick Wiring Question: Radio Box behind seat
It's direct to the battery, and the wire is pretty heavy gauge. It's nowhere near enough cross section for a winch but you're driven mostly by how much you value your battery voltage. I think I recall seeing somewhere that the alternator is good for 55A at the factory in ideal conditions. If you ass...
- Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:14 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Quick Wiring Question: Radio Box behind seat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3934
Re: Quick Wiring Question: Radio Box behind seat
You need to solder the wires into the indentations on the connector. You'll need a decent soldering iron, too, since there's a lot of metal to heat up in large gauge wiring. I can't remember which way round the positive/negative are, a voltmeter will tell you. One pin is definitely ground, the other...
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:01 pm
- Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
- Topic: NORTH WALES TRIP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7955
Re: NORTH WALES TRIP
As per PM, but echoed here for audit reasons: Interested but concerned by fuel costs. Specifically cannot make the 26-27th Nov.
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:53 am
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Gear Attachments
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7357
Re: Gear Attachments
Nice. I'm using carabiners attached to the seat tubes at the moment.
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:33 am
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Help - Stuck - How to Sling A Pinz
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5674
Re: Help - Stuck - How to Sling A Pinz
Can you get a hand-winch/come-along on the front tow hitch and ease it up that way?
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:05 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electrical glitch question.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10255
Re: Electrical glitch question.
Get your voltmeter out and trace it back to the isolation switch. Figure out at which point it doesn't work any more...