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Regular brake fluid DOT3. Look for your leak, check weep hole on bottom of bell housing after sitting. If it is wet you will need to pull the slave cyl to verify(it will be wet). A leaking slave can cause starter failure if left unrepaired

The switch is on the master cylinder facing forward. Check for missing insulation or melting of the wires near the switch
The switch just threads into the master cylinder.

It also lights up when brake fluid reservior is low

View this thread http://www.real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerB ... php?t=2448

Ther eis no vacuum advance, that line removes moisture from the distributor.
A lot of guys run up to 10 deg btdc

Try this viewtopic.php?t=2192

Spray a little WD40 or contact cleaner into the key switch to clean the contacts

That would be a hydraulic leak Check the locker slave seal. They get hard with age and temp, see my previous posts in this section, pic's are posted
Slave is easy to repair

This is the part where I say"every Pinz owner should have a set of manuals". Just follow the instructions and pull the stinking pin out, and repair it. It is that simple, no chanting, conjouring, or mystic incantations :shock: When you pull the pin the fork will drop slightly, to re-instal...

Here is the link for the sign up sheet, http://www.calicocleanup.com/signup.asp
Put Independent Pinzgauer in the group box.
See you there

Make sure the trans is in neutral, try using a magnet and a pick, the pin is a shift fork pivot. If the pin falls in, it may not be easy to retrieve without removing the trans
It's not as hard as it looks

Yes, it is broken :cry: The pin is recessed in the case and must be removed. You can drill a hole into the plate and then mig weld back onto the pin. I use a sharp drill bit and low speed to grab and pull out the broken pin while it is spinning. Use very light contact pressure when drilling or the p...

Glynn, give me a call if you need assistance. I may be able to walk you through it
Get my number from Dave, or E-mail me.

Attention Moggers and Pinzers, Calico trail clean up. for up to date info go to:http://www.draperzoo.com/calico.html

What a ride, 5 trucks total, 2 712's and 3 710's Did the Holcolm valley and John Bull trails
Very scenic and fun
Looking forward to the next off road adventure.