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  Topic: Gearbox issue?!
johnhughes

Replies: 11
Views: 16522

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:14 am   Subject: Gearbox issue?!
if stripping out to relubricate the clutch release bearing be aware that the manual says it doesn't always work and disturbing the bearing races makes it worse, i know mine failed after a lub. I'd rec ...
  Topic: Falklands Mog?
johnhughes

Replies: 15
Views: 28185

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:36 pm   Subject: Falklands Mog?
How about this Royal Air Force 406 towing a Harrier Jump jet as used in Port Stanley Airport;

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL15TnYoCf8]RAF Unimog 406 Aircraft Tractor Moving Harrier Jet. - Y ...
  Topic: Falklands Mog?
johnhughes

Replies: 15
Views: 28185

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:44 pm   Subject: Falklands Mog?
Turnip, your wagon was clearly a top secret MAD MAX prototype, it IS the tonka toy of the 404 world, and its diesel!!!

Will now have to pull out photos of angolan diesel 404's for DX

Cool

j
  Topic: Falklands Mog?
johnhughes

Replies: 15
Views: 28185

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:51 pm   Subject: Falklands Mog?
Photos for the unbelievers;

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo23/johnhughesphoto/UNIMOG/831.jpg

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo23/johnhughesphoto/UNIMOG/BerlinBdg.jpg

http://i358.ph ...
  Topic: Falklands Mog?
johnhughes

Replies: 15
Views: 28185

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:48 pm   Subject: Falklands Mog?
Not entirely true DX, the british army used 404's extensively in the berlin brigade, although they were paid for by the german government. there was also a training section with 404's in caterick so s ...
  Topic: Falklands Mog?
johnhughes

Replies: 15
Views: 28185

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:30 pm   Subject: Falklands Mog?
The argys had a selection of models but i don't which ones they took to the falklands.

Shocked

j
  Topic: New mog
johnhughes

Replies: 17
Views: 22383

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:47 pm   Subject: New mog
Windows; nice . Stereo; now your taking the micky!!!

Laughing

j
  Topic: New mog
johnhughes

Replies: 17
Views: 22383

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:21 pm   Subject: New mog
Winch, snork, kinky tyres and a crane too, you clearly have fallen out of love with the 404's either that or you've realised how many more MPG you get with a big diesel!!

j
  Topic: Finally got myself one!
johnhughes

Replies: 9
Views: 17253

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:58 pm   Subject: Finally got myself one!
PM me your email address and i'll send you the drivers operating manual.
there is a nack to driving them but they are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun


Very Happy

j
  Topic: Finally got myself one!
johnhughes

Replies: 9
Views: 17253

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:42 pm   Subject: Finally got myself one!
the simplest way is too open a photobucket account and load the photos there, then link the photo location to the forum.

Enjoy your mog and don't be afraid to ask questions weve all had "issue ...
  Topic: Best place to fit a cd player to a series three
johnhughes

Replies: 9
Views: 2920

PostForum: Land Rover   Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:56 am   Subject: Best place to fit a cd player to a series three
CD players don't like leaf sprung vehicles due to the excessive bounce which knock the laser out of sync. if you get one make sure it has a fast read with long memory and mount it exactly per the inst ...
  Topic: mog running rough
johnhughes

Replies: 15
Views: 20637

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:24 pm   Subject: mog running rough
Check you plug leads and distributer cap are ok. plus it is very important for a 404 exhaust system to be air tight, they frequently leak around the joints and especially at the manifold by the Y pipe ...
  Topic: BKT tyres
johnhughes

Replies: 5
Views: 14514

PostForum: Wheels and Tyres   Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:51 pm   Subject: BKT tyres
Actually they are Solideal 12.5 r20 MPT tyres, i know cos its the only other 404 in NI and have offroaded with the owner. the tread pattern is good but i'm mainly interested in the quality of BKT.

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  Topic: BKT tyres
johnhughes

Replies: 5
Views: 14514

PostForum: Wheels and Tyres   Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:58 pm   Subject: BKT tyres
does anyone have experience of running BKT tyres on and off road on a 404. i've been offered a set of MP 567 at a good price and would like some feed back before i buy.

http://www.bkt-tires.com/bkt ...
  Topic: 404 axle leak
johnhughes

Replies: 8
Views: 16144

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:42 pm   Subject: 404 axle leak
i thought that would work too but alas you need the rocker cover off to get clearance so it will pull forward and then up and over the axle.
i used heavy rope when doing the clutch release bearing bu ...
  Topic: 404 axle leak
johnhughes

Replies: 8
Views: 16144

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:42 pm   Subject: 404 axle leak
Never use EP90 in a 404 as its additives eats the bushes and bearings. you need SAE 80/90 oil to GL4 standard ie without the additives. its readily available and no more expensive than EP90, just buy ...
  Topic: Time to move on!
johnhughes

Replies: 2
Views: 8378

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:45 pm   Subject: Time to move on!
And thank you for your help and advice, hope your new project gives you as much fun.

j
Razz
  Topic: 404 clutch need help
johnhughes

Replies: 3
Views: 5510

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:42 pm   Subject: 404 clutch need help
Also buy a release bearing (about £3Cool and make sure you put the clutch in the right way around. it will bit both sides out but wears faster and can eventually cause problems if the wrong way round. ...
  Topic: 404 multiple questions!
johnhughes

Replies: 5
Views: 4369

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:11 pm   Subject: 404 multiple questions!
the exhaust is supposed to twist around the donut mounted on the Y pipe. has the bolts on the triangular ring been tightened too far stopping all movement? the easiest way to drop a 404 exhaust is to ...
  Topic: 404 rear axle removal
johnhughes

Replies: 5
Views: 4929

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:55 pm   Subject: 404 rear axle removal
new here;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unimog-404-411-Rep-Satz-fur-Differentialsperre-NEU-/270797992486?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item3f0cd17226

j
  Topic: 404 switch ring
johnhughes

Replies: 4
Views: 3546

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:40 pm   Subject: 404 switch ring
ok after much faffing around with bolt suppliers, plumbers merchants, electrical wholesalers i can confirm it is not a standard thread metric or otherwise!! Anyone any idea what thread the locking rin ...
  Topic: 404 fuel tap
johnhughes

Replies: 2
Views: 2750

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:22 pm   Subject: 404 fuel tap
sorted!! there are locating lugs that help locate the seal

j
  Topic: 404 fuel tap
johnhughes

Replies: 2
Views: 2750

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:41 pm   Subject: 404 fuel tap
Just got (another) second hand fuel change over tap given to me with a new seal. problem is the cork seal needs to be glued to the aluminium body. does anyone know of a suitable glue that works in a p ...
  Topic: 404 switch ring
johnhughes

Replies: 4
Views: 3546

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:59 pm   Subject: 404 switch ring
Guys i'm looking for 2 of the locking rings/nuts that hold 404 switchs in place as per the photo below. if anyone has a couple spare i can send some beer tokens.

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/ ...
  Topic: Torque tube gaiter replacement
johnhughes

Replies: 9
Views: 5672

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 11:16 pm   Subject: Torque tube gaiter replacement
you can now get the spilt 404 type gaitor from MB for the 406. saves so much grief putting it on.

j
  Topic: Torque tube gaiter replacement
johnhughes

Replies: 9
Views: 5672

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 11:54 pm   Subject: Torque tube gaiter replacement
Just bolts and Jubilee clips hold it on, use a lot of WD40 (other brands of lubricant are available) to loosen the clips and origional Mog gaiters (other brands are available but are crap and perish w ...
  Topic: Rough running 404
johnhughes

Replies: 8
Views: 7633

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:02 pm   Subject: Rough running 404
If your distributer cap is ok and there i no wear on the contacts i would buy a few metres of HT lead and some screw in motorbike plug connectors and connect them to your cap. For a hours work and £1 ...
  Topic: 404 fuel tank tap
johnhughes

Replies: 5
Views: 3597

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:08 am   Subject: 404 fuel tank tap
Any help gratefully recieved

j
  Topic: 404 fuel tank tap
johnhughes

Replies: 5
Views: 3597

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:21 pm   Subject: 404 fuel tank tap
sounds fair enough, i was thinking of a Military landrover Series III fuel tap .

j
  Topic: Lets see your Mog!
johnhughes

Replies: 139
Views: 185546

PostForum: Mercedes & Unimog   Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:02 am   Subject: Lets see your Mog!
my new toy

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo23/johnhughesphoto/UNIMOG/47699258.jpg

and getting a little TLC on the way home;

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo23/johnhughesphoto/UNIMOG ...
 
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