Mercedes Unimog

[MK1RS Bruce]

normalbloke said:

I'll have a trawl through my images in the PC when I'm back on it. I might have an image of the probe location. General opinion is that it goes in front of the turbo( when you fit one).
I sort of have an RS, I've got one of the CSG Transit Connects running full RS underpinnings.

Gotcha, so prior to turbo install somewhere reasonably close to the exhaust manifold.

Haha RS transit connects are amazing, I would love one! Does it have the wider front track from the RS? Probably a good bit lighter than a normal RS when its empty too!

[normalbloke]

I think there is a spot on the manifold just where the flange is, that lends itself to drilling/tapping in situ. I'll have to refresh my memory, it was a while ago now!
Yep, the Connect has all the RS part on, full suspension,lsd gearbox ,brakes,loom,ABS,dash,seats,steering wheel and wheels/tyres. It's been lightly modified and made 285 at the wheels on a dyno. Best bit about it, is it's almost completely under the radar.

[MK1RS Bruce]

Will have a look at it tomorrow, was going to weld in a tapped bush to screw the sensor into but will see how i get on.

The Mk1 RSs are a lot quicker than the numbers might suggest, 285 at the wheels with less weight will absolutely fly I bet. Mine was standard before I began pulling it apart but was pushing 215 at the wheels on the dyno, hopefully i can get it running right once i get it all back together.

how long have you had your for?

what did you use your unimog for?

[normalbloke]

I've had the Connect for about 6 months or so. It's just used as a runaround in the afternoons when my wife (sometimes) has the sensible parts hauler! The Unimog was purely a toy.

[normalbloke]

Right, here you go. I'm not sure how useful they'll be or not. This one shows the old exhaust and manifold once removed. You can just make out the bung where the EGT sensor was. It was some sort of tapered thread like NPT. It was easy to drill and tap insitu.

[normalbloke]

This is the new turbo manifold and turbo, again, you can just see the boss for the EGT probe.

[normalbloke]

Last one shows the probe. Good luck!

[MK1RS Bruce]

Thats brilliant, think all the ones I have been looking at are 1/2" NPT bosses. Did the probe you had come calibrated or did you have to do that yourself?

What is the make and model of the turbo, would like to make my own kit up like you did as Atkinson Vos kit is quite expensive.

where did you take the oil feed for the turbo from, did you run the return back into the sump?

Sorry for all the questions but just keen to get it right first time haha.

[MK1RS Bruce]

normalbloke said:

I've had the Connect for about 6 months or so. It's just used as a runaround in the afternoons when my wife (sometimes) has the sensible parts hauler! The Unimog was purely a toy.

Ah so not had the connect too long then, let me know if you want any info on the RS bits, I have had mine a while so no a little about them and some of the issues that can crop up. My mog is essentially a toy as well, hopefully get it working on the farm at some point but for now its a nice machine for odd haulage jobs and a good machine to work on.

[jwrigglesworth]

Woo hoo, at last a thread on PH about MOGS.
They're quite addictive as I'm on my third (still haven't sold the first 2)
Currently rebuilding a rare xLWB U1100 that i found in Finland.
The thread on FB is 'Unimog 416 DOKA'

[jwrigglesworth]

[jwrigglesworth]

Every man cave needs a cherry picker, right!

[normalbloke]

MK1RS Bruce said:

Thats brilliant, think all the ones I have been looking at are 1/2" NPT bosses. Did the probe you had come calibrated or did you have to do that yourself?

What is the make and model of the turbo, would like to make my own kit up like you did as Atkinson Vos kit is quite expensive.

where did you take the oil feed for the turbo from, did you run the return back into the sump?

Sorry for all the questions but just keen to get it right first time haha.

Apologies for the late reply, Turbi was a Garrett T04B. That's only part of the story though, and I don't have any further details from the data plate, but the info is out thereGarrett and KKK were the 2 OE suppliers.. I managed to find a NOS luckily. Manifold came for AV. Exhaust I made myself(easy enough)
EGT gauge was a reputable brand, did not need any calibration. Oil feed point is already there in the block with a bung in it. Likewise, the drain point should already be there in the side of the sump. I seem to remember I used a large bore hydraulic hose and banjo for the return..All from memory, it was a long time ago!

[MK1RS Bruce]

jwrigglesworth said:

Woo hoo, at last a thread on PH about MOGS.
They're quite addictive as I'm on my third (still haven't sold the first 2)
Currently rebuilding a rare xLWB U1100 that i found in Finland.
The thread on FB is 'Unimog 416 DOKA'

Haha yeah not sure if this is the first one or not but certainly not much about them on here.

I like the green convertible its nicely done! Had a look at the 416 DOKA too on FB, thats some build, how long have you had it?

[MK1RS Bruce]

normalbloke said:

Apologies for the late reply, Turbi was a Garrett T04B. That's only part of the story though, and I don't have any further details from the data plate, but the info is out thereGarrett and KKK were the 2 OE suppliers.. I managed to find a NOS luckily. Manifold came for AV. Exhaust I made myself(easy enough)
EGT gauge was a reputable brand, did not need any calibration. Oil feed point is already there in the block with a bung in it. Likewise, the drain point should already be there in the side of the sump. I seem to remember I used a large bore hydraulic hose and banjo for the return..All from memory, it was a long time ago!

No worries, will get some time this weekend to investigate the oil feed and return, I think a feed can be taken from the main gallery based on what I have been reading, return would be easy to make even if the sump doesn't have a port for it.

I have been looking online for the turbos worked out it is a TB04B27 or TB04B81 I think I would need, but suppliers seem to be few and far between. maybe just need to look a little harder. I will speak to AV and see if they have any manifolds for sale, they might not be too keen if they now supply the whole kit, I would just like to do the whole job myself but will see how it goes. I know a guy up here who has made an MB trac kit for the 352 engine so he might be able to point me in the right direction.

Did you ever look into plumbing in an intercooler?

[jwrigglesworth]

MK1RS Bruce said:

jwrigglesworth said:

Woo hoo, at last a thread on PH about MOGS.
They're quite addictive as I'm on my third (still haven't sold the first 2)
Currently rebuilding a rare xLWB U1100 that i found in Finland.
The thread on FB is 'Unimog 416 DOKA'

Haha yeah not sure if this is the first one or not but certainly not much about them on here.

I like the green convertible its nicely done! Had a look at the 416 DOKA too on FB, thats some build, how long have you had it?

Fetched it this time last year from the Russian border in Finland, nothing like a good road trip just as winter is setting in. Getting ready for mounting the cab, should be finished for christmas ;/

[hondansx]

jwrigglesworth said:

Do you know what the name would be for a SWB version of this? I love the older look, and would like effectively a pick-up version of this one right here!

[Watchman]

Latest episode of Dirt Every Day features a Unimog. They liked it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ifJR-U7ZE

[GIYess]

Registering your vehicle as agricultural limits you to a 2 mile radius from where the vehicle is kept technically as far as I know so wouldn't be much use for that if you want to take it places

[normalbloke]

GIYess said:

Registering your vehicle as agricultural limits you to a 2 mile radius from where the vehicle is kept technically as far as I know so wouldn't be much use for that if you want to take it places

Incorrect, unless things have changed drastically and very recently.