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mockingbird812
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Re: WTB: Lower Rad Hose, OM606a

Post#21 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:39 am

I appreciate your thinking of my challenges (G related that is). ;) :roll:
Sam (Dayton, Ohio, USA) '94 W461.452 290GD (ex Dutch Mil) LWB Kastenwagen 5spd manual w/OM606A transplant; Former owner: '71 Pinz 710K.

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Otiswesty
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Re: WTB: Lower Rad Hose, OM606a

Post#22 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:50 pm

Why are you staying with 24v. Seems like a good opportunity to swap over to 12v with a 12v based motor. Makes mid-road trip parts replacement a little more simple so you can stay on the road instead of towing home every time something comes up.

You can sell all your 24v parts for good $$$
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mockingbird812
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Re: WTB: Lower Rad Hose, OM606a

Post#23 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:09 pm

Eric. That is a reasonable question. Short answer, I have lived with 24V vehicles for 20 years and am aware of the challenges and expenses (i have been fortunate/lucky with expenses). The only real immediate issue with 24 vs 12V is the glow plug relay and I think we have a plan for that. I am able to transfer all other 24V components over to the 606a (alternator, compressor, starter/solenoid). The 24V alternator and starter can be rebuilt when needed and I suspect the compressor also. I will have to carry some key components as spares for those “mid-road trip” break downs. So, knowing the shortcomings of having a 24V vehicle, I will have only myself to blame when things go south. BTW, I still have my 24V trickle charger from my previous 24V vehicle - I can’t not use that!
Sam (Dayton, Ohio, USA) '94 W461.452 290GD (ex Dutch Mil) LWB Kastenwagen 5spd manual w/OM606A transplant; Former owner: '71 Pinz 710K.

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Otiswesty
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Re: WTB: Lower Rad Hose, OM606a

Post#24 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:29 pm

Okay, if anyone should do it, it is probably you. Actually makes it more interesting to read about and watch from my perspective.
Keep at it!
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mockingbird812
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Re: WTB: Lower Rad Hose, OM606a

Post#25 » Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:09 am

Appreciate the encouragement Eric. Really enjoying the process so far (other than the depletion of funds :shock: !)
Sam (Dayton, Ohio, USA) '94 W461.452 290GD (ex Dutch Mil) LWB Kastenwagen 5spd manual w/OM606A transplant; Former owner: '71 Pinz 710K.

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