Search results

Hi Duncan. Glad you got the cab back and everything went ok, looks like you had fun - lol Wow the cab only just fitted on that trailer, I think if you had been traveling in the U.K. with it you could have run into some trouble with our authorities due to the width/overhang - they are funny...

That is great news, I'm very happy for you - You're a very lucky chap. BTW how are you having the cab transported? I imagine you are having to use a small lorry due to the width of the Tatra cab? Also if you remember can you please take a few pics of the other cabs they have - in particular...

The sonar sender system sounds interesting, do you have any links to pages about them? Are they available for 24 volt systems? Thanks

Yea, mine also has no working fuel gauge, there appears to be no provision in the tank for a sender - which sucks a bit. The red charge light should be lit with the engine running, this indicates the generator is functioning and producing a charge - so yes it's the opposite way around to most...

I like the idea but how about something like this? SCANIA ALLOY FUEL TANK 200LTR WITH BRACKETS on eBay (end time 22-Dec-09 16:33:24 GMT) I think in the end I personally would be more inclined to just buy one - I'm too lazy to bother making such things. Dean - How easy are the 5 ton tops to...

Hi Bjorn. I did say the Russian heaters were indeed gasoline fired, however the Tatra is Czech built not Russian and so uses diesel fuel instead. I should spend some time looking at the heater as I don't really know much about its construction, I can only say though its not really been...

lol - well done pal, they certainly do smoke a little when you first start them, I suppose though it will until the unit gets hot enough to vaporize and burn the fuel properly - I have a diesel fired space heater I use in a workshop which works along similar lines and that is about the same...

Here's a link to my Zil album on the Russiantruck site Russian Military Trucks Gallery :: John's Zil-131 Vacuum Tanker Conversion These are old photos now - will add some new ones soon. Duncan - It's funny you should mention hook lifts because that was something I had been thinking about...

I realise the version of the 813 we have was only really intended as a prime mover, however I imagine with a strengthened body the vehicle could carry a good bit more weight if required, I'm not even sure I would trust the body with 7 tons the way it is! - I'm sure I read somewhere 12 tons of...

I agree, there are all sorts of possibilities for modifications of the body, the only thing that bothers me is how lightweight it is, there does not seem to be any real structural strength and the original timber floor would have been relatively weak and easily broken, I plan to re-deck mine...

Hi Duncan. I've just obtained the original rear body for my truck, it's not in good shape and needs all the timber for the floor replacing, it is also missing a few bits and bobs including the top part of the rear tail gate, do you have this for yours? If so I was wondering if you had any...

About the thread; I find it just as easy to use the 'Search this thread' tool at the top of the page to obtain the information required, if using this method I think it's probably going to be easier to find the relevant material as it's all in one place, however from a posters point of view it...

Cranetruck; the engine pre-heater system you've mentioned sounds identical in operation to the ones that are fitted to most Russian built trucks, in fact the system has been used by the Russians since before WW2. I have a Zil 131 with is fitted with one of these heaters, the only difference is...

I agree completely Re. injectors, on the old Zetor tractors we own which as I've said before use the same injection equipment as the Tatra/Praga (PAL), the injectors are a fairly regular service item, they will run for years and years without them even being touched but the engine will start to...

Sorry, yes emissions are a subject best not discussed here - hey ever heard of the Kyoto agreement? lol The oil is sourced from a local scrapyard who we have dealing with anyway (a favors for favors arrangement)

Re. Multi-fuel. Emissions> Firstly I think we should all remember that if we are running any vehicle just for recreation purposes we are needlessly contributing to global pollution regardless of whatever fuel we are using. However I try to justify this by telling my self that the small amount...

That is friggin amazing!!!! Thank you :-D - I've been getting quotes of around £390 per tyre recently from other suppliers :oops: - Around 100 Euros seems very good value even if they are remoulds :-P

Hey thanks pal, I really appreciate that. It still looks like a shed on wheels; rust, red lead and covered in oil. I've only really been working on the mechanical side of things ATM so it doesn't really look any different - Hope to spend more time on it soon.

Oh also, have you found anywhere that are good on replacement tyres for the 813? Thanks

BTW the unit in your last post looks like the low air pressure buzzer.