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It looks like all the bugs that I have run into with my SEE (which was bought at auction by a prior owner about 3 years ago) are not just one off. RE the fuel gauge issue, While diagnosing a loss of prime on the fuel system, another apparent bug that I expect folks will start asking questions...

Its strange, there were quite a few Spals listed when I bought them. I never actually checked if the other fan was bad I suppose I should, I dissected the other one and it was rusted to bits on the inside.

I have no idea where I put the data sheet. I did find the Ebay listing LOT OF 2 SPAL 10" PUSHER FANS - SURPLUS - VERY NICE - 24 VOLT DC They are slightly smaller diameter but I expect they move more air. I made up an adaptor plate out of aluminum sheet that bolted on the back of the radiator...

I split wood by hand, I think that wiring harness was good for about 2 cords of stress relief ;)

Knock on wood, I had 21 wires completely cut just about at the centerline of the dash. Several more were partially gnawed. That meant 42 ends to match up. As far I know I got them all connected and every thing works except the air filter differential pressure switch which was not high on my...

Some comments on the harness repair. Do yourself a big favor and build a stand for the loader and remove it. with it in place there is no good way to work from the front of the truck. Definitely unscrew the fuse panels from the cowl and carefully remove the fuse and associated connector...

There is panel you can remove to get access to the starter. I would check for power at the solenoid. Folks end up starting the truck by jumping the solenoid and then tracing back why the solenoid is not pulling in.

I am seriously tempted to remove the STE/ICE wiring whenever I find it. It looks like it was something added onto the stock harness. I was going to take that pressure switch off but those darn metric tubing threads are such a pain to figure out exactly what metric thread system applies. If the...

My guess is that that switch is part of the service diagnostic system and not part of the remote throttle. Unless you were real lucky to get the electronic unit that plugs into the service diagnostic port the system is useless. The remote throttle system is an air cylinder hooked to the...

The prior owner of my SEE found that the fuse box had corrosion in it. He ended up cleaning the contacts and the starter started working. Hopefully the Texas rats didn't visit behind the dashboard.

There is no book with a complete diagram that I have been able to locate. I have written a couple of long posts on the repair method which uses a lot of patience and the electrical system diagnosis section of the technical manuals. (Starts on Page 3-63 of the technical manual ). There is no...

Out of curiosity when folks buy at the government auctions are there third party services/brokers that will pick and deliver on site?. My SEE came from Texas from a private sale (from a Steel Soldiers member), so I arranged a pick up and he met them at his property. How are folks buying direct...

The most obvious thing to consider is if you don't have the tools and motivation to learn how to make your own repairs, don't buy one unless you plan to write a lot of expensive checks to a local mechanic for him to learn how to work on them. It not that they are that much complicated than a...

I would check the fuse for the rear end. If I remember its a red one on the left side of the right fuse box. The backhoe will run but the remote speed control and the hydraulic power tools and the remote loader lift will not work. Buy a few spares as you may not have fixed the root cause which...

Be careful with EI, once they make a listing they don't erase it when its sold out. They usually put a default value on the price and list it as not available. The hydraulic radiator has been in that status for quite awhile. I ordered a set of cab struts that were listed as in stock awhile back...

I bought the filter kit from Expeditions Imports, It includes fuel filter, fuel strainer and gasket, oil filter and outer air filter. I have seen comments in the past that NAPA may have one that fits if the clerk can find the right part number.

RE the wiring issue, this is pretty interesting that there are enough of us folks with munched harnesses that we need a support group ;). I am curious if the damage is localized to vehicles that resided in Texas or did Mercedes just put some special sauce on the harness behind the dash? My SEE...

Glad I could help. I had to drill out a couple of snapped bolts that hold the fans in. The big captive nuts in the case sure don't look like they are that securely attached, that's why I suggested hitting the threads with your favorite penetrant a few days in advance. I would suggest seeing...

I unbolted the entire cooler but left the hoses attached. I think its four bolts. with 4 captive nuts in the cooler case. I soaked the threads that stick up inside the cooler a few times with WD 40. The bolt heads up under the deck. I agree its tight fit especially when fitting an adaptor plate...

I don't have shot of the bar but here is link https://www.amazon.com/Grip-40-Mechanics-Breaker-Bar/dp/B000J3RYV6, typical Chinese tool, looks nice initially but the chrome plating is very thin, I already have rust spots. Kind of big for glove box. I actually bought the bar after I had swapped...