WaterH
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Of a stock Unimog 404, yes. This one is probably less since you lose some with propane. These engines are 7:1 compression where propane likes to be at 10:1.
They are like a tractor, all gearing
Will it go 65 mph?
Of a stock Unimog 404, yes. This one is probably less since you lose some with propane. These engines are 7:1 compression where propane likes to be at 10:1.
They are like a tractor, all gearing
Will it go 65 mph?
Maybe 45 ... Downhill... With the wind....
The 404 portal boxes aren't really meant for the road. If I can score some 416 axles for it, those portals are more suited for the road. You don't find people selling those .... at least not cheap.
Did you see the M130 engine with transmission currently on eBay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-M130-W108-W111-W113-motor-and-transmission/284087267350You're semi reading my mind
Problem with turbos is that not many have done them b/c they only have a 4 main bearings. Many 404 builders or collectors think it's a time bomb, being new to the Mog all I can do is go by what most are saying. I did find a kit somebody is selling tho
If I put this crate motor in, it would be over winter. Until then I'm on the hunt for a M130 engine from a 68-71 Mercedes 280S. A unicorn lol. It is also an inline 6 thats comparable in size and shape to the M180 and can be mounted in a 404 fairly easily. That engine, with its dual carbs and high compression would hike the horsepower from 82HP to 180HP. That .. is also really pushing it for the rest of the drivetrain.
So I got time ... and options for now.
Maybe 45 ... Downhill... With the wind....
The 404 portal boxes aren't really meant for the road. If I can score some 416 axles for it, those portals are more suited for the road. You don't find people selling those .... at least not cheap.
Did you see the M130 engine with transmission currently on eBay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-M130-W108-W111-W113-motor-and-transmission/284087267350
If a M129 engine would work (the M130 was a refined M129 from what I read, same external size), this one might work: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/241967640853215/
Aaron Z
Did I read that correct;
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Holy shit, Hi range 1st gear is lower then most 4x4s in 1st gear low range.
Pretty sure that's not stock. That's with the addition of the unobtanium crawler box that bolts on the side of the transmission. (tranny has access panels on both sides and the bottom for access and PTOs).
Edit: Look there's one for sale on Angelfire: https://www.angelfire.com/ak4/johnson/crawlerbox.html
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I think Austin needs that.![]()
I think Austin needs that.![]()
Under it's own power, on a trailer, or out of control downhill after someone missed a shift?I've seen that one go 80MPH![]()
All good info. I wasn't planning on making the tanks that easy to take out. I thought they could just fill them from their location? Isn't that how they do those big under-mounted RV ones?
so which engine is this? looks like an m130?It’s been a while since I posted about this, I’ve been really busy with the site. Today however, a whopping 140HP power-plant arrived
Out with the old.... out with the new-old.... in with the ... whatever....
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This motor is from a 60s Mercedes coupe and aside from the flywheel and oil pan is a drop in replacement. 60 more HP than stock and has a 9:1 (vs 7:1) compression head my propane setup will be happier with.
Yup ... M130.920So which
so which engine is this? looks like an m130?
No, fuck gears.I've never looked, but it doesn't seem like rocket surgery to make one or have one made. Betcha someone's got an aftermarket one available. If not there is probably a market for someone to make them.
Small production opportunity for biggaydan or arsebackwards...
One is long overdue. Too much has been running through my head so it's been mostly sitting.How about an update, Homie Slice?![]()
That's with the addition of the unobtanium crawler box that bolts on the side of the transmission.
DoneI think Austin needs that.![]()
Well, fuck.Christmas came early today:
Bolts on to the side of the trans or T-case and works with the gears all ready in it would be my guess.I'm having a hard time picturing how it works from that pic.
Bolts on to the side of the trans or T-case and works with the gears all ready in it would be my guess.