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by Ulysses
Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:46 am
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: 718 Drivers mystery button
Replies: 3
Views: 1585

Re: 718 Drivers mystery button

Sorry about that ... it was a format problem. Here are two photos, of the button and placement next to engine , drivers side.
by Ulysses
Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: 718 Drivers mystery button
Replies: 3
Views: 1585

718 Drivers mystery button

Hi everyone. Does anyone know what this red button do ? It is located beside the engine on the drivers side (RHD) with "twist to lock" written on it. This 718 was an ex firetruck so perhpas something to do with the pumps ? Our thought was that it may be used for locking drive selections bu...
by Ulysses
Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: How to use six wheels ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

Re: How to use six wheels ?

Thanks David, will investigate.
by Ulysses
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: How to use six wheels ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

Re: How to use six wheels ?

Thats great. The fog has lifted. Much appreciated.
by Ulysses
Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:40 am
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: Pinzgauer 718 ETC Traction Control Topic
Replies: 4
Views: 1785

Re: Pinzgauer 718 ETC Traction Control Topic

Hi Ross. JUst thought I would introduce myself. My name is Philip Solaris and my company, X-craft (www.x-craft.co.nz) has purchased and imported an ex Firetruck 718 into New Zealand. The NZ Army still has around 318 Pinzgauers but I believe ours is the only priavtely owned 718 in NZ. We are still le...
by Ulysses
Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:35 am
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: How to use six wheels ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

Re: How to use six wheels ?

Hi, sorry to be blind but can you please stear me to the posts about axle selection you mentioned in the 712 posts as I can't seem to track this down ? Much appreciated
by Ulysses
Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: How to use six wheels ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

Re: How to use six wheels ?

Thanks. Will do.
by Ulysses
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:14 am
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: How to use six wheels ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

How to use six wheels ?

Hi guys, this may sound ignorant but we really need advice on how to use our drive selectors to get the best out of our six wheels on the 718 (Turbo diesel). What conditions and situations should we make what selections to get the best response ? Also, we have a single red (toggle type) button close...
by Ulysses
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:04 am
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: Battery not charging -electrical doctor please
Replies: 2
Views: 1384

Re: Battery not charging -electrical doctor please

Thanks for your input. Indeed the fault was in the alternator. Had it serviced and now back up and running.
by Ulysses
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:03 am
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: P90 718 Firetruck-Woodway electrical unit - what is it ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1592

Re: P90 718 Firetruck-Woodway electrical unit - what is it ?

Hi everyone. We ended up simply removing the unit, a little rewiring and we were back up and running.
by Ulysses
Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:04 am
Forum: Diesel body/tops, electric/wiring, interior, dash
Topic: Battery not charging -electrical doctor please
Replies: 2
Views: 1384

Battery not charging -electrical doctor please

We aren't getting any charge back to the battery in our 718. Can anyone help us please. I have set up links to photos below Starting with the alternator: - Output alternator a red (> 6qmm) cable, together with a blue and a gray-yellow cable (0.75qmm each). With a red fabric cover. http://www.directu...
by Ulysses
Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: Statement of Compliance Documents (Brakes and seatbelts)
Replies: 10
Views: 2267

Re: Statement of Compliance Documents (Brakes and seatbelts)

As mentioned above, we have a 1991 Pinzgauer P90 718 (ex Fire truck). This vehicle was purchased in the UK and was registered there. We purchased this vehicle to assist us with our work in support Emergency Services. , We are trying to get the vehicle registered in New Zealand but are having difficu...
by Ulysses
Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:25 am
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: Statement of Compliance Documents (Brakes and seatbelts)
Replies: 10
Views: 2267

Re: Statement of Compliance Documents (Brakes and seatbelts)

Man ... sorry about the spelling ... and I haven't touched a drop ... yet !