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  1. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Good to talk to another 8x8 owner what do you have. Im always looking for other Tatra owners especially so we can share spare parts etc (I have a pretty good supply of spares)and to share knowledge of the truck. I also have all the manuals 4 total parts breakdown, part numbers book, drivers...
  2. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Re: RE: Here are som e pics of my first tatra Thanks for the feedback, as far as the bleed valves are you refering to the condensation in the compressed air holding tanks? Also what are you using for fluid in the power steering tank? Thanks again, do you have any good parts suppliers in...
  3. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Re: RE: Here are som e pics of my first tatra I pulled the dip stick on the injector pump to check the level and it isnt clear to me where the level is supposed to be. How far up the stick is the level supposed to be ?? also are you using brake fluid dot3 for the clutch resevoir, and...
  4. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    RE: Here are som e pics of my first tatra The rubberized coating I used was called durabak, look it up on the web if you are interested, its made for do it yourself bedliner on pickups, its awsome I was very impressed and it looks just as good and is as thick as the rhino coat I had done on the...
  5. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Here are som e pics of my first tatra Here are some pics of ther interior of my first tatra that I am redoing I rhino coated the engine hump covering and applied a rubberized coating on everything else with a roller. It turned out excellent!! I was very pleased with the product very heavy duty...
  6. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Finally some new tatra pics Here are some pics of the new tatra
  7. tatra813

    lubrication u.s. equivilents

    I was wandering if anyone could give me the u.s. equivilients for the lubrication oils listed below. on-1 hydraulic oil OA-M6AD motor oil Syntol 190 hd t-nh2 thanks in advance or if you know of a source please let me know.
  8. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 As far as capacity of the air compressor it is a 2 cylinder and I think each cylinder is about the size of a m35a2 air compressor, so its about double the capacity, it does however take a long time to fill tires if they are really flat, its not as quick as...
  9. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 No I dont think so I dont remember any seals or anything on the drum when pulling the drum off, I recall reading in the manual they say to hit the brakes a bunch of times after a water crossing to dry them out.
  10. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 Ill get some pics this weekend of the electrical connectors etc. The compressor is a v twin that is mounted next to the engine. I had to rebuild one of the hubs of my truck and it was interesting to see all the different air passages there are for the...
  11. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 Web sites like these got me addicted to this beast www.trucktrial.cz www.davidkralik.cz www.russiantrucks.com www.vermont-unimog.com type tatra 813 in at www.youtube.com and there are some great tatra videos. www.mortarinvestments.eu has some nice rigs for...
  12. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 Here are a few specs I will answer the rest of the questions when I get more time, but feel free to ask. T813 8x8 Length - 28' 9" Width - 8' 3" Height - 8' 9" (cab), 11' 0" (cargo w/tarp) Cargo Bed (LxWxH) - 16' 5" x 7' 6" x 6' 4" Unladen Weight -...
  13. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 To answer your other question 55 is absolutely max speed on highway, but with everyone staring at you and taking pictures its hard to go faster
  14. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Re: RE: Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 They are slow they are really made to haul serious weight in rough terrain, you can engage every axle and then there is another air locker switch that locks all four axles, with it being independant suspention, there isnt a truck that can touch it and it has...
  15. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Re: RE: Tatra 813 8x8 Thanks I will submit new pics this weekend, it is looking a lot better now. I just purchased another "mint" condition Tatra 813 so now I have 2. It should be here next week, I cant wait!!
  16. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    where are you finding the auctions in India?
  17. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    I think you will love it. It obviously isnt the most practical vehicle, but hey its a Tatra who cares!! good luck in finding one. Let me know how you do.
  18. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    The Movie company I got mine from doesnt have another one, Chris at Vermont would be a good guy to buy one from he knows these rigs and has access to them. There is a guy in Pensylvania who has a couple for sale go to military vehicle magazine online and go to classifieds and click on the...
  19. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Can anyone help me out with some of these oil requirments. My manual calls for these types of oils I assume they may make sense in Europe? any help with us equivilents would be appreciated. t-nh2 gearboxes call for pp80 engine oil oa-m6ad bearings t-nh2 winch housing pp-90h power steering...
  20. tatra813

    tatra 813 new owner

    Great info Chris, thanks for the update, I think I will just leave the engine stock so as to not risk problems. thanks for the input
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