Recent content by SpoiledSpud

Condition wise, the certainty all don’t look alike. 😂 Hopefully you got a good one.

No photos to share from your inspection? You know we love seeing FLU photos of our new family Members. Congratulations. 😎👍

Based on the serial number alone (provided original), it was a produced prior to 04/90. My best guess is late 89.

Please post photos. We enjoy seeing projects develop.

Have you looked at the Hauer loader engineer to fit the U500? http://www.hauer-frontlader.co.at/en/produkte/unimog_200_500_blue_tec_6/

Sounds like another future accessory from your offerings?

Changed the fluids and finished wiring up the starter. Primed the fuel and it started right up! Unable to build up air pressure on its own, I added air through the front glad hands and found one of the tank drains leaking. Still going through the entire vehicle, so far so good.

Excellent point, that will be Plan B.

No, this never ran on my watch. However the previous owner said it ran great until he pulled the starter and saw the damaged flywheel. Saw the missing teeth and decided it was more than he wanted to deal with. So, this weekend I'm going to finish changing the oil and filters and see if it...

That's exactly what I'm hoping for. Get the teeth to fully engage in a better spot before getting to that bad spot. I'm optimistic (maybe just because I want to believe). All else fails I have a portable winch to pull that hoe up enough to get that cab tilted.

I purchased my SEE last November. It was not running, the starter removed and the seller disclosed that the issue was the ring gear was damaged. This unit was through the friend of a friend and the price was right. Unfortunately winter came in on schedule and the SEE would have to sit under...

Hey Jim, Check out this link to an index that Ron put together. Looks like there may be a few replies to piece together a clearer picture for you. Spud https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?115476-FLU419-SEE-HMMH-HME-Owners-group&p=2199402&viewfull=1#post2199402 Post 649 from Bikers33...

Well, the machine may have been designed to be picked up or airdropped from the lifting points but probably not from the front loader itself. There are lifting points on the FOPS but I wouldn't suggest airdropping using those either.

Could you put the links to tools you recommend? Through basic searches I've been unable to find an Esco Beadblaster or your previous suggestion of a Bead Seater that was superior to the ball-valve style. Thanks

Looks good Speed. Add me to the list.