tatra 813 new owner

[cranetruck]

You have Eurotruckophobia , get over it. A lot of people get uncomfortable when their beliefs in vehicles is challenged.....

You are way off the mark, I'm am simply interested in finding out how they are built. I love comparing technologies, expecially when they are hidden for whatever reason, political or whatever. Look back at my questions.
I have asked questions about these vehicle for years and only now am I getting some answers. Statements like being able to pull a number of "Ural tanks" for some distance means nothing to me and trying to rationalize/explain them seems futile.

I can hardly be accused of having Eurotruckphobia (funny!), I am of European origin myself, English is my 3rd language after Swedish and German, so am not as articulate and some of you guys on this forum....so there, now show me a Russian equivalent of the Packard connector, please.

 

[No.2Diesel]

The only constructive observation I can add to this discussion is that I was consumed for hours playing Pinz-Tic-Tac-Toe on your website Goatwerks.

 

[Goatwerks]

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

 

[No.2Diesel]

As requested.........Here is the Rusky version of the Packard connector:

 

[cranetruck]

Dang! They sure use a good insulator, at least we know it's alcohol proof.

 

[Goatwerks]

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

 

[cranetruck]

Thanks for the link, however, those are new models, what about manuals and additional info on vintage (1960-70) Tatras?

 

[tatra813]

I think if you spend time looking at youtube you will see the Tatras in all kinds of extreme terrain and they perform very well, they are the truck of choice for there class of trucks.
I think you will appreciate them more than just a big truck if you watch enough of them.

I know you are interested in details and I just dont have the time to look up everything you are asking for up in my manuals, and dont have enough knowledge about the truck to answer everything. But details aside when you watch what they are doing you will be sold.

I have been very busy on a work project but when its done I can look more info up in the manuals.

 

[tatra813]

Thanks for the link, however, those are new models, what about manuals and additional info on vintage (1960-70) Tatras?

I havnt found any real useful technical info on the web for this era of the truck. I ended up having to buy manuals, which luckily are packed with lots of info.

 

[steelsoldiers]

This thread is fun. Thanks No.2 for getting me sucked into Pinz-tac-toe! Someone needs to come up with a tic-tac-deuce or maybe a duck-duck-deuce!

 

[tatra813]

I cant figure out what happened to all the pics I have posted in various places on this thread, ??? any ideas anyone.

 

[cranetruck]

Which are missing? There is another thread on Tatras you know, perhaps they were posted there....

 

[tatra813]

Which are missing? There is another thread on Tatras you know, perhaps they were posted there....

None of the pictures that were posted on this thread on all 9 pages are coming up anymore, including the ones you posted?

 

[cranetruck]

Do you have problems with images on other threads? There are plenty of images on this one.....

 

[tatra813]

I found a complete factory bulldozer attachment in chz for one of my trucks, I am trying to purchase it, the price is decent so as long as shipping isnt too crazy Im going to get it, Ill keep you posted with pics.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Wow. These beasties look like fun! Until you have to pay for them. Bit too big for me- but they sure seem to be capable of overcoming whatever you throw at them!

 

[NMike]

Do you have problems with images on other threads? There are plenty of images on this one.....

i can't see any of the images in this thread either.

 

[tatra813]

There are lots of good pics on this thread but they seem to come and go. I dont see them anymore either?

Anyone know how to contact a moderator to find out why?

 

[Wind632000]

813

Hello,
Im located in Italy and have a 813 an 815. I am happy with the Tatra but its not a KraZ. I also have a 255b and Ural 4320. The Kraz is un breakable! My problem with both Tatra's is the tire inflator leaking. I have replaced seals 2 times and still the same problem. I spoke with a CZ army mechanic and he said " whats the problem" like its normal but I will kepp trying to find a solution.
Did you by it direct from CZ broker? I know a few good and allot of bad

 

[tatra813]

I bought both of mine here in the u.s. I believe there are only 6 total in the u.s. and I have 2 of them I was really lucky to find them locally. I did have to ship one from accross the country which cost me $8000 just for shipping.

I havnt had tire leaking issues, mainly hub issues due to rubber gator failures and water getting in the hub. I now have all new rubber seals etc and am finishing rebuilding all the hubs. \\

Do you have any good parts sources in Italy I am always looking for more people with parts.