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Probably better to ask in the Benz World forum. Yes, there are gatherings of Unimogs around the US but I dont think any of them are huge.

Broken Record TIme, Get the manual and do the point by point inspection of the vehicle, you will learn a lot and maybe catch a few major issues (like portal axles that need gearoil)

Dont shoot the messenger, #2 is the relief valve that controls loader pressure. Someone who has actually done it will need to reply.

I have not done it but on typical relief valve if there isnt an adjusment screw hidden under a cap to adjust the preload on the relief, then I have not done it, but this thread mentions cranking up a screw FLU419 Front loader | SteelSoldiers Since it is an inline relief valve my guess is the...

Thanks all for the feedback. Its next on "the list". I think the general observation that applies to Unimogs extend to the SEE. It will rarely strand you anywhere but it does seem to always have needed repairs. I knock out one issue and another couple appear.

Thanks, hopefully mine does not need as much TLC. It does look like quite the complex linkage per the maintenance manual.

Mine was that way until recently when I got the hydraulics working and had a geyser of fluid spraying anything within about 20 feet. If I can find a place that will do it, I plan to have them cut the weather section off and crimp on new ends.

I have been noticing that the left swing pedal on my SEE has lost a lot of travel. It makes it diffcult to do controlled swings left. The right pedal has full range of travel but the left side has far less and the pedal sits lower. Anyone attempted adjustment? Looking at the tech manual...

I agree entirely, ultimately you need the right belt and may need to clean off the rust on the pulley faces from years of sitting (many SEEs seem to loose their hoods so the belts and pulleys are sitting outside). Even if the old pump is bad, you need to clean out the hydraulic system of...

For some reason, the Germans rarely ship to the US thus the Atkinson Vos suggestion AV is in England. The alternative is to use a reshipping service. The package gets sent to German address and then is reshipped to a US address. It works but costs more. I have bought several large items from AV...

A quick look at Atkinson and Vos in England shows several options. Hydraulic Systems | Atkinson Vos (unimogs.co.uk) They are usually easier to deal with than the German sellers. Note the English calls the 406 series a U900 a SEE is the end of the 406 series so it may have the 1300L pump.

Yup thats the one I see on sale on German Ebay on occasion. I think they go in the $500 range.

I see stock pumps for sale on Ebay out of Germany Frequently. Or try Atkinson and VOS out of England. I believe but have verified that that pump was supplied by Mercedes Benz out of the factory and was not an upfit component installed in the US. Its a pump made Eckerle in Germany. My experience...

FWIW there is safety relief valve on the loader crossarm that limits the loader circuit hydraulic pressure. Some folks have suggested cranking up the setting to get more capacity out of the loader and at least one individual claims to have done so. The hoses are not rated for higher pressure...

Yup, same place, I bought mine from someone who had bought several pairs from that place I believe, it saved me the hassle of getting mine shipped to my house and having to wait around when I was working mostly out of town. Obviously make sure the date codes are relatively recent. A tire...

There is a store on Ebay that sells new ex military Pirelli Pistas in the stock size, they make a big difference for on road use compared to the Michelins.

Thanks for the confirmation from a fellow SEE owner. Unlike most worn out old equipment most of our SEEs have little or no hours and something like a seal is probably going to last a long time before they wear out. I thought the wiper seal which is exposed to the outside would be shot but its a...

Thanks, I need to get a large enough garage to be able to work on one year round.