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So I had a few min to take the SEE out and test the backhoe attachement. Everything worked just fine though it looks like I need to put new seals on the cylinders on the boom. The hoses also need to be replaced as most of them have some dry rot issues and a few that are leaking.

Did only a little work today due to the cold weather. I fixed the mess of wires that was the starter switch and got the starter cover back on. The cover is going to need some work to get it to fit right again but that will be a project for another day.

Good news! The SEE is up and running. For the first time it was the easiest to replace and cheapest part that was the problem. It was the #3 fuse for the starter switch about 70 cents at the local NAPA. Once it was replaced (it is the red fuse in the photo) the SEE fired right up. Did not have...

Clinton, I took out all the relays on the firewall and cleaned them but did not seem to make a difference. I ordered some new relays and I will try replacing them. The only thing I was able to get done was to take the batteries out and charge them all night and I was also able to find all the...

Well I have been away from the forums for awhile now due to me having a little girl but now I have a new MV project. Just Delivered this morning a Unimog SEE. A quick look through and things don't look too bad. All the Fluids are fresh and several new body parts have been added. Now for the...

Well got the motor pulled out last weekend with out to many problems. Got the fuel pump out that started all of this as well as installed a new water pump, new rear main seal, new harmonic balancer, new gaskets. The motor mounts I got from NAPA did not fit so I had to reuse the old ones which...

I forgot to add that I was replacing the motor mounts. I will check for the name of that shop. Thanks

Where to start with what is going on. This all started back in Arizona when I wanted to change to lift pump on my M1028. I was at the store and I needed a 10mm wrench to get the bolts out and I decided that I would get the cheap china made auto store wrench to do the job. I figured who can mess...

mtjbrown the insulation was included with the floor. I got some work done on the truck the other weekend with the help of my dad who was in town. We started to trace down a Gen 1 light that would not come on and ended up with the dash apart. Changed out all the bulbs and cleaned all of the...

Well got the new floor in tonight. I got it from stock interiors and it was good quality. It was a pain to get in but not really all that hard all it took was about 10 times taking it in and out of the truck. I did learn a lot doing it though so if any one is planing on doing this let me know. I...

I did some testing on the well oiled floor of my truck. I tried a few engine degreasers with out much success. I then used Simple Green and it seems to be doing a good job. Here are some pics.

Now that I have the seat out of the truck I figured it was a good time to do anything that I needed to do under the dash. So I did Doghead's starter relay mod. It was very easy thanks to the thread. The only thing I would add is to have two 1/4-20 X 1/2" bolts on had to bolt the relay to the...

Go some paint work done this afternoon. I used the Krylon Ultra Flat Camo Paint that I got at NAPA. Does not match to well but it will be covered soon. Here are some pics.

My truck had oil spilled under the seat at some point and I have been trying several was to remove the oil from the CARC paint. Dish washing soap works ok if there is not much oil there. Lacquer Thinner works but if you are not careful the paint will wipe off. I am going to try a few other...

Well little more progress. I pulled the vinyl floor out and the insulation was pretty gross so I tore that out as well. Just when I thought I was out of the sanding and painting business it looks like I have some more to do. Jett1 I hope you find a good one. I have had a lot of fun working on...

I took the seat out of the truck tonight. Seems that some one had keep a bottle of oil behind the seat that leaked. I will do a good cleaning of it soon. It also looks like I need to get another vinyl floor. Has anyone used the one from LMC? Here are some photos.

Well when I went to test the glow plugs by cycling the plugs then checking to see if they got hot I noticed that there was no click from the GP relay. Then something strange happened the relay started making the loud clicking noise I thought was the starter. So I went a head and replaced the...

Steved454, Thanks for the offer but I decided that I am going to be sticking with the stock wheels, tires and suspension for a while.

Well I went to try and start the M1028 in the little cold snap we are having here in Florida and the truck refused start on the first two attempts. On the third attempt the starter starting cranking fine then starting making a loud clicking noise and the motor turned over very slowly. Tried it...

Pinbill, I just cleaned the hubs with a 5" grinder with a wire wheel to clean the rust off. Only took a few minutes. Every thing else was good as far a bearings and brakes so I just put it back together. The fronts I did the same thing I just painted it with a combo of Rustolium Rusty Metal...