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I believe it is Eric Purduhm's truck, it is very nice and in above average shape. I believe this truck has a high speed TD trans, so it should be able to reach full freeway speeds.

Pull the inspection cover and use a light to see the flexplate , they tend to crack around the crank bolt area. Look for rust lines(usually a crack) and check converter bolts .

Which trans do you have? If it is a 700R4 there are a few things to check, look in the pan for clutch or metal debris. Look at the reaction drum surface for discoloring or metal to metal contact(worn 2-4 band). Chattering in gear is usually a sign of worn out friction materials.

Just a tip on your teminology, a "Short" in a circuit will blow a fuse, an"open" in a circuit is a broken or disconnected wire. A good test light and some time should get your problem solved 8)

Here is a link to download PDF files of various tatra info http://www.tatra-trucks.com/

Here is a link to some interesting video. The Manuals can be found online using Google search. Most of the good stuff is on European sites. If I can find the Link for the manuals I will post it up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq5mMVd3p1E

You have Eurotruckophobia :shock: , get over it. A lot of people get uncomfortable when their beliefs in vehicles is challenged. Some of the things that makes the Tatra so reliable are the spine frame configuration and the Air cooled Diesel engine, the big 3 are too stupid and set in thier ways...

You have to see a Tatra in use to fully appreciate its pulling power, the 815 can pull 6 Ural tanks behind it for long distances :shock:

I have found and shimmed many while working at GM dealers before recently retiring, including my (now gone )83 Blazer. Without a shim, the gear would lock to the flywheel. Just my experience. Not all rebuilds are machined the same :shock:

Lack of proper gear clearance is another cause, did you forget to shim the starter? Have seen this many times on old 6.2L Blazers.......................

I'll post a pic of the one on Dave's new toy later today, as I just installed his spare tire carrier yesterday. Once installed, the tailgate cannot be opened, it bolts to the tailgate and the bumper. I posted some new pic's of his on the g-503, but the spare mount wasn't on yet. The retainer for...

They are out of buisness . There are several Pinz owners that have been unable to retrieve vehicles and many vendors seeking Stephan to collect on funds owed them. Andre and I have been servicing most of the Pinz community for some time now. Andre does accessories and body repair, I do...

Could be a broken shift fork, and yes, there are bearings. Get the proper TM (service manual) and then open up the trans and repair the damage, or replace it. With the proper information and tools a competent(mechanically inclined) person can do any repair needed on any Ex-Military truck. They...

If it is flooding, check the float for bouyancy(sinking) and the needle and seat for debris looseness or wear.

A lot of the Mog guys use Veggie oil and Biodiesel , most report performance the same or better with much lower cost. Here is a link to the Mog list. Lots of Bio diesel info in archives. http://www.mogmsgexch.com/index.php?sid=250e8af349e5b14e79f2c3108a55174d

Biodiesel works best in non computer controlled diesels. The electronics on the newer trucks have a hard time with pure biodiesel. GM had problems a few years ago with injector pumps failing at alarming rates and discovered that off road (red) diesel and biodiesel were the cause of most of the...

Make sure it is over 25 years old or it will be very hard to get it into the US :wink:

Go to www.expedition-imports.com, Scott is great to deal with and sells quality trucks. You can also go to www.ramonamotors.com as they also stock a few good Pinzgauers. If you are in Ca. you cannot register any Pinz newer than 75(the law is actually 74, but 75's are a gray area). Plan on...

Without knowing the t-case#, I can list some common causes for you to check. Worn shaft bearings, loose or worn shift fork, worn engagement collar and mating gear splines. excessive movement(bad mount), Binding linkage. Good luck on the hunt.

As a seasoned(30+years) Auto repair technition/drivetrain specialist, I have to say most ex mil vehicles are built safer and sturdier than any civilian models. I am surprised that a state with such horrible roads in some places would willingly throw away much needed road tax dollars. It is...