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by Hotzenplotz
Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Transfer case lever/cable connection
Replies: 16
Views: 11005
Austria

Re: Transfer case lever/cable connection

Coenraad I looked up a locl distributor of http://www.gebert-kg.de/ removing the lever was a task. I loosenened the 5 platform bolts on the rear end of my 712 and raised the platform until the retaing straps were fully stretched.. then I hammered a screwdriver into the slot of the lever, like a wedg...
by Hotzenplotz
Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Transfer case lever/cable connection
Replies: 16
Views: 11005
Austria

Re: Transfer case lever/cable connection

My Pinz also suffered from a corrosion in the joint on the lever.
I took an angle grinder and cut off the pin with the ball on it, drilled a 5 mm hole and cut an M6 thread there.

Then I installed a stainless joint with a seal

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no problems since
by Hotzenplotz
Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:27 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: FOR SALE: 1989 PUCH 300GD
Replies: 38
Views: 18170
Austria

Re: FOR SALE: 1989 PUCH 300GD

check the pics on flickr, it has no difflock knobs ....
by Hotzenplotz
Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:21 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Starting problems - fuel pump? What next?
Replies: 8
Views: 5224
Austria

Re: Starting problems - fuel pump? What next?

unipus you can easily verify the function of the fuel pump. on the driver side of the carbs you have the fuel hose coming from the pump. It is attached with a bolt with a 17 mm hex head. Loosen that bolt one at a time, remove the central lead from coli to distributor and try to start. this allows ai...
by Hotzenplotz
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:32 am
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: I hated installing the flex coupler, so heres some tips
Replies: 4
Views: 3972
Austria

Re: I hated installing the flex coupler, so heres some tips

my 5 cents of wisdom here:

go for stainless bolts and nuts. you will be grateful the next time you have to disassemble the thing ...
by Hotzenplotz
Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Hella 91/46 - 24V Headlamp relay
Replies: 8
Views: 4872
Austria

Re: Hella 91/46 - 24V Headlamp relay

Bein in Poland you can order tax free within the EU from S-Tec.
Go to http://www.puch.at and shop at the manufacturere.

I got mine last year within 2 days.
by Hotzenplotz
Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Odd 710 in Co.
Replies: 7
Views: 3418
Austria

Re: Odd 710 in Co.

My girlfriend laughed when I said that pinz was ugly because she thinks all pinzgauer are ugly... mine was seriously ugly when i bought it, and the missus shrugged ... http://up.picr.de/26351019px.jpg two years later my wife prefers the Pinz for vacation... http://up.picr.de/26350992ot.jpg you get ...
by Hotzenplotz
Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: "Banging" sound when starting?
Replies: 32
Views: 19129
Austria

Re: "Banging" sound when starting?

check your valve clearance and ignition timing.
sounds like you are backfiring through the carbs.

you can check it by opening the small lid in the "turtle" and placing a hand on top of the air intake there.
by Hotzenplotz
Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:52 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Bridging plates
Replies: 7
Views: 5089
Austria

Re: Bridging plates

on the front they have the license plate on the driver side

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and the rear side never had any plates next to the door handle

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by Hotzenplotz
Mon Jul 25, 2016 2:15 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Fat Fab in KY today, just a bit hot.....
Replies: 2
Views: 1996
Austria

Re: Fat Fab in KY today, just a bit hot.....

well, towing a 712 with a 710 would be a daring approach, if you ever need to stop that train ....
by Hotzenplotz
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:42 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Bridging plates
Replies: 7
Views: 5089
Austria

Re: Bridging plates

I do not remember a sign indicating brigde weight info on any of the Austrian Army Pinzgauers.
They have white spraypointed tactical signs indicating service groups, location ...
by Hotzenplotz
Fri Jul 22, 2016 3:14 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Bridging plates
Replies: 7
Views: 5089
Austria

Re: Bridging plates

I do speak German, but I don't understand the term " bridging plates"...

Please explain, and I'll try to help :-)
by Hotzenplotz
Wed Jul 20, 2016 3:58 am
Forum: Driveline, transmission, wheels, brakes, suspension, lockers, axles
Topic: Front drive shaft removal
Replies: 7
Views: 2043
Austria

Re: Front drive shaft removal

so to be precise you want to replace bearings 6 and 33 of http://www.puch.at/en/spare-parts/pinzgauer-petrol-710-712/front-axle/housing-front-axle/ you will have to remove the brake bracket which holds the needle bearing. you get the ball point bearing out of the axle fist you'd better pull off the ...
by Hotzenplotz
Wed Jul 20, 2016 3:26 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: A big thanks to Expedition Imports (Scott)
Replies: 6
Views: 2550
Austria

Re: A big thanks to Expedition Imports (Scott)

My steering could not be adjusted anymore, so i decided to go for a full refurbishment. once I took it apart i knew why http://up.picr.de/24799038ss.jpg I also replaced the bronze bushings and the ball point bearings. The bottom one is easy, but the upper one requires a special tool. I had this done...
by Hotzenplotz
Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:18 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Electric steering for 710/712s
Replies: 77
Views: 29380
Austria

Re: Electric steering for 710/712s

Scott

I got that button today. Fits nicely, thanks for the hint.
To save me from reinventing the weel: how did you connect ground ? => allsorted, the spring needed some movement to give contact..