[tewtone]

besides a decent amount of cab/bed rust which i can deal with now. There was an issue with the front axle looking and feeling like the locker was engaged when pulling out of its parking sport. I watched the owner pull it out and said to myself hmmm who parks with the lockers engaged, then asked him he said they are in the off position.

We tried to get the feeling to go away by locking and unlocking etc still felt wierd. Any opinions I know this is super vague I apologize.

 

[tkv000]

It might have seized on, its supposed to be oiled as part of the regular maintenance. That being said, if its been seized on for a while, that's not good.

Could also be something wrong with the air system holding pressure on it, you could take the supply (top of the axle on the longer tube side, you'll see the drain for the locker directly underneath on the bottom of the axle) line off and see if it dumps air, you should be able to hear it go "CLUNK!" on an off, I can hear it in the cab while driving so you should be able to hear it standing outside.

It would be helpful to know if its an Ex-Mil U1300L with the deep fording system as well, diagnosing might be different with that system.

 

[tewtone]

It might have seized on, its supposed to be oiled as part of the regular maintenance. That being said, if its been seized on for a while, that's not good.

Could also be something wrong with the air system holding pressure on it, you could take the supply (top of the axle on the longer tube side, you'll see the drain for the locker directly underneath on the bottom of the axle) line off and see if it dumps air, you should be able to hear it go "CLUNK!" on an off, I can hear it in the cab while driving so you should be able to hear it standing outside.

It would be helpful to know if its an Ex-Mil U1300L with the deep fording system as well, diagnosing might be different with that system.

That's good to know! yes its an ex mill, it has the air lines going to the headlights so I'm guessing its deep fording.

 

[tewtone]

its also a non turbo unit if that helps

 

[stevesmog]

tewtone,
Just wanted to let know there's a U1300 for sale in Virginia, Let me know if you like more info. on it.
Steve

 

[kiwifarms]

any pics and info [email protected]

 

[stevesmog]

any pics and info [email protected]

The U1300 is part of Lou Yarbrough's estate, I beveive he used it to plow snow with. I'll try to get some more info. and pics on it.

 

[tmodler]

Do not overpay, and do not underestimate the amount of rust. It will be 3-4x worse than you think.

C.

 

[trey]

How about the Red one on e-bay? $16K...probably pick it up for a cool 15. (no financial int).

I still have mine...at $22K, '85 ex-military with Class Overdrive. Everything new and would consider partial diesel trades.

trey
Macon, Ga

inline compression-ignition collection,

(straight-6) 1985 Unimog U1300L OM-352 Benz diesel with Claas Overdrive

(straight-4) 1992 4runner with 2-LT coversion 5 spd w/ dual t-cases/straight axle swap 4x4

(straight-4) 2002 4runner w/ 3.0 kz-te conversion 5 spd 4x4

(straight-4) 1984 Toyota minitruck 4x4 2-L “Smokie”

(straight-6) 1987 MB 300SDL

(straight-6) 2005 MB e320 CDI

(straight-6) 1980 Scout Terra Scout straight six Nissan Turbo-Diesel

(straight-6) 2001 ¾ ton Dodge 5.9 Turbo-diesel 6 speed 4x4 ext. cab lwb

(straight-3,3,4) Kubota diesels

 

[JeepinMike]

How about the Red one on e-bay? $16K...probably pick it up for a cool 15. (no financial int).

I'm almost positive that's the one he looked at.

-mike

 

[tewtone]

I'm almost positive that's the one he looked at.

-mike

Ya that's the one its red.

Ps is chris at vermont unimog hard to get ahold of I've been trying for 2 weeks?

 

[trey]

Really a good deal. Swap out the snow plow for a dozier blade in summer time, awesome. Thats what a real Mog does ((big grin)).

 

[trey]

I have never dealt with Vermont Unimog. Bought my former 406 from Chris Elliott and I'm sure he knows the truck.

 

[Britbike2001]

I'll vouch for Chris at Vermont Unimog, he works very hard, and Vermont-Unimog is not his only game. Be patient, he is a top notch guy. Very few people can make a living doing just Mogs.

While looking around, there is a nice 1300 in NJ for sale (see the new upstart alternate to the Exchange). Others can say more than I, but the owner is a good guy and has a nice truck. Hope this is a good lead.

 

[tewtone]

I'll vouch for Chris at Vermont Unimog, he works very hard, and Vermont-Unimog is not his only game. Be patient, he is a top notch guy. Very few people can make a living doing just Mogs.

While looking around, there is a nice 1300 in NJ for sale (see the new upstart alternate to the Exchange). Others can say more than I, but the owner is a good guy and has a nice truck. Hope this is a good lead.

He's super nice and informative I've spoken to hime before, just thought it was odd their was no response via email/phone.

New alternative to the exchange?! Ps the mog I looked at was in bedford nh I forgot u lived up that way.

 

[Britbike2001]

You know, Chris McPhee and I have been on the phone, only days agao, but now that I'm thinking about it, I was using his personal phone number (please don't think me rude, but I won't share it as it is not published) because he was having trouble with his 1-800 carrier. E-mail works for sure.

I couldn't think of the Exhange upstart at the time I wrote my last reply: it is: Unimog Classifieds | Unimog® Shop

Bob's a good guy, and has been instramental in helping at least one other Mogger in our area get a Mog. He's on this forum rather frequently.

 

[tewtone]

Brit, thanks a ton chris emailed me ! Now to get back from SEMA and see how much snow I missed