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Here's a short video running. The steam is antifreeze I spilled when filling the reservoir. https://youtube.com/shorts/t_rZsk3C-uM?si=RwGxOuqGUzdmCYI3

Progress to report! Not really good news, but I'm working hard at it becoming good news. I did a compression test, and the range is 155 at the highest to 130 at the lowest cylinder. I have changed plugs and wires, and changed the engine oil (not the filter yet.) I cleaned out the fuel tank...

Muffler on, carb on, running and driving! :beer: Well, sort of. I changed the plugs and wires, and scratched up the rotor and cap contacts. I got it to fire and run, but only by goosing the gas pedal. I set the hand throttle and it will sputter along on its own, but the rpms are pretty high. I...

A big high five to Swiss Army Trucks. The pump suction valve was on my porch when I got home. When I opened it, the end was dented like the one in my carb was before my "repairs." So it has to be made that way, clearly to keep the valve from closing all the way. Future carb rebuilders take...

I think this carb is going to work like a champ. I've got it much cleaner and lapped all the gasket surfaces. Funny enough, I fixed the pump suction valve. I also have been notified by Swiss that they fed exed. And Scott from EI sent an email saying the Zenith 36 (used in Pinzgauers) uses the...

The rust plan is rattle can. Ugh the damaged part I noticed in the carb is the pump suction valve. I tried to repair it and really destroyed it. EI doesn't have one but maybe they know a good source. I found one at Swiss Army Vehicles and ordered it, though the shipping was unreasonably high...

Great news! Got my parts! I popped the carb off, completely disassembled it, and have it soaking. The running problems are all likely due to the carburetor and the parts under the distributor cap, and collectively timing. I got a timing light, plugs, wires, etc. but first I have to get in...

Here's the port (driver) side of the box with all the access doors for various storage etc

How about Expedition imports in CA? They are a great source of parts and information for a Unimog 404 and others. Maybe your 411. Pics? We love pics!

Well whatever the case, my next mission is to rebuild the carb. I'm waiting to get the gasket kit. I raced Hondas in the 250 class in the 90's and those were the last carburetors I touched before this zenith. I could tune my bikes. I'll figure this out too. I'm hoping to get this right and not...

I have a new theory! All I did yesterday was rub the plugs a little with a wire brush, and ditto the inside of the carb. Maybe Unimogs loooooove rubbing? Maybe I just didn't rub her enough today, so she won't start for me? I am a professional boatbuilder. I build boats out of wood...

Aint no sunshine when she's gone. Just tried to bump her. No dice. I'm suddenly deflated. I could give a darn who won the game, or what she wore. Don't care AT ALL. My world is this truck :LOL: We are all crazy. The gods must be crazy.

I hit a milestone today, and it warrants a new thread. The engine finally fired and I got it to run for a few minutes, just idling. Runs rough, muffler half gone so it pretty loud. Smokes like crazy, no trustworthy gauges but....products on the way. I'm thrilled. Doing handsprings. I'm...

Well, I suppose this revelation (that I have a police truck) raises a question: since I don't actually have a military vehicle, do I belong here? The police vehicle restoration forums are pretty quiet. I like it here. I would like to stay if you guys will put up with me. In support of my...

It's official. This was a German police radio truck, aka Funkkraftwagen. Or Fun Craft Wagon. Or Funk Raftwagon. Three cool thread titles all in one! I cannot claim credit for finding this, but I can't help but share it.

Good point. In fact I have real needs for a real truck. I gotta haul a full cord of split wood. Move the contents of a garage to the dump. Carry all my worldy possessions to some land in the mountains.

Yep good call. It doesn't work right now, but I do plan to make it work. Don't know why. I love the little cage over it, which is hinged for access. I'd like to keep it if I can. I think it looks loads better without the rack on top. Now back to getting her to run. Next step check the other...

Still no start. Checked for spark and have spark at the back three wires. Plugs look pretty new, but are black and shiny. I didn't check the front three wires yet, mostly because they are harder to get at, and it was really distracting me the roof cage. More crane implements found.