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There is or was a retired mechanic who was involved with SEEs from their early prototypes through the end of production and did training for the military on rebullding them in southern California. At least a few years ago he still was running a garage out of his home working in selected...

I have a 1300L. It was the absolute tail end of the German military run Ambulance so it has got the 1350 transmission with beefier synchros and a few other 1350 parts along with the OM 366L turbo engine and the "fast axles" that came with the 366L (early 1300s had the OM 352 and are far smokier)...

You have smaller hands and far more patience than I do to do that with the cab on. I tried several times to get that clip back in place and ended up launching the clip into space ;) . Great photo to explain the issue.

I have not lifted my cab yet. I do have list to things that is slowly growing if I do lift the cab. Check every air component of the air system by removing the air inlet side and cleaning out any debris that have been carried forward through the system. A definitely flaw with the SEE is lack...

For some period of time my SEE had a functioning remote throttle along with the capability to turn on the hydraulic hose tool system. It went away at some point. I have not used the tools but the remote throttle would be very handy when using the backhoe. As a backup I just set the hand...

I think the DOKA crane truck got hauled up to NH. NHBen on Benzworld recently acquired one. Sounds like you are going into it with both eyes open. I keep the FOPs on mine in hopes of protecting the windshield, I really hope I never experience having to find a new windshield. Welcome back.

I have a had a slow drip on my left cylinder since I got my SEE. Its not serious leak so I just wrap the cylinder with an oil absorbent pad. I was doing the greasing routine on the backhoe today and looked at it for awhile and it looked to me that I could remove the snap ring and pull the bucket...

I had some time today and welded one up.

I decided the loader is coming off for my brake issue diagnosis as the loader frame really impacts access under the hood. I have a bare side crank screw jack coming and the spot the jack needs to plug into is pretty obvious but I will need to weld up an adaptor between the jack body and the...

More than a few SEEs got damage from being moved around on forklifts at the auction sites over the years. If you have photos of the loose equipment that was supposed to come with the sale, you have a potential claim against the auction house unless you waived it somehow (which happens frequently...

BTW, around $800 for an original master cylinder, $500 non OEM. Rebuild kit is close to $400 although I have seen reference in old threads to a $200 kit. Brake Boosters are in the "dont even ask" range.

Thanks, I definitely want to see how it responds to bleeding. Could be a bunch of air in the lines from the leaky reservoirs.

Looks like I finally need to learn the ari assist brake system to diagnose the loss of the hydraulic brakes. I was using the SEE last year on a hot day for some hard core trenching and at the end of the day when heading down a steep driveway before heading home, I lost the hydraulic brakes. I...

I got i the habit over the years of buying brake fluid in small containers as it as hydroscopic. I dont think DOT 5 is so I picked up a gallon.

Note sure if its just a local thing, but during my annual "start the SEE after the winter" routine my clutch reservoir was nearly empty (as usual). I went to refill it and ran out. I stopped by the local car place and it was backordered and had been for awhile. I went on Amazon and ordered the...

BTW once you found the student handbook, go on a search for the high resolution version of the Mercedes wiring diagram, its a lot higher resolution than cut in half one in the technical manual. The downside is it does not have the STE Ice wiring or wiring in the back section. If you are really...

BTW, the student handbook has the most information on the STE ICE harness. It was added on after it left the Mercedes factory and as others have stated it can be removed. BTW, the Texas rats ate my wiring harness behind the dash. Long before we all had access to the wiring diagram I had to...

Good Luck, I dont remember seeing anyone coming up with a good fit.

Not sure if I have responded to your post, if so never mind, but if not; My See gets parked for the winter and inevitably loses the prime in the fuel system. I chased air leaks on the suction side of the fuel pump initially. I and others have found that the plastic fuel lines can on occasion...

Looks like you got a deal on Continentals, they are nice tires. I think they have stiffer sidewalls. The original Michelins were designed to be aired down and wallow around in the mud. There are also good deals on Pirellis from, a place in Virgina on ebay. They are a bit more of a road tire...