I have the original diesel motor for my van, that is OM621 1988cc 55PS .
With the 711.113 trans from a T1 , 5.85 rear axle ratio and 6.50 tyres it will pull 90kmh mean average. Best recorded down hill speed is a GPS is 116 kmh without over revving.

Without doubt this is close to the correct ratio ...

The nuts are available in the aftermarket very cheaply, I bought all new nuts and washers both inner and outer. I cannot comment on the corrosion resistance because they are so nice, they are still in the packaging.

Manganese Phosphate is likely the dark grey coating and its as good as the ...

Hi Norbert
I have a few suggestions which you may already have considered. German laws may be more stringent than what I'm used to so forgive me :

Replace the carburettor and/or get it set up on a rolling road with exhaust gas analyser, I do this with my motorcycles for optimum Air fuel ratio, very ...

Great photos and super attention to detail.
best regards
Rob

Hallo,
Ich habe festgestellt, dass einige der US-Busse verschiedene Arten von Hella-Beleuchtung haben. Nicht so offensichtlich ist das Rücklicht, das breiter ist.

Die Metallarbeiten unterscheiden sich auch dadurch, dass die Nummernschildbeleuchtung ausgeblendet wurde, was darauf hindeutet, dass ...

Hi Meinholf
The seal size is 42*65*12 and is the dual lip type ( dust seal) known as R23

HMSA10RG or alternative.

However you need a pin socket for removing the flange nut.
I made one but Neilsen sell them cheaply.

The flange on my original axle was the devil to remove but I know they are not ...

Hi Richie

If you haven't had success yet, removing the drums.

You can take the half shaft (axle shaft), turn it around and using minimum 3 x M10 threaded bar and a spacer, turn it into a puller/extractor Dont go crazy.

Unfortunately you have to be careful with this axle as the brake shoes are ...

Hi
Yes they are available from Reinhardt. I had to buy both sides, (probably same part I cannot remember) Beautifully made and packaged very carefully. Of course their function depends on the condition and location of the glass and steel channel as it all has to work in harmony but the quality ...

Congratulations Johannes, your van looks outstanding and the art work brings it to life.

Regards Rob

Hi Joe.

It would be boring if we all found the same solution, I like those fittings, they will not rot .
Great job.
Rob

Hi

The alternator will be set to charge at approx 14.4 volts, any resistance in the charging will lower this voltage also when under load. Easy enough to test .
Edit: the green 6mm wire feeds the ignition and some of the fuses, I was wrong to say remove it, I think I feed mine with a new wire via a ...

Via Google translate
Hallo Joe

Ich werde meinen Hals rausstrecken. Mein Vorbehalt ist, dass Sie dies auf eigene Gefahr tun, da ich Ihre Lichtmaschine oder Ihr Niveau der elektrischen Kompetenz nicht sehen kann, werden meine Informationen in gutem Glauben gegeben!

Batterie abklemmen.

Rotes ...

Hi Joe

Ill stick my neck out. My proviso is you do this at your own risk, since I cannot see your alternator or your level of electrical competency, my information is given in good faith!

Disconnect battery.

Remove red wire to D+ and dispose of it in the trash.
The other wire to D+ should be blue ...

Hi

There are 2 plugs, both same size 14mm hexagon key to remove.
Drain plug , be prepared to catch 1.5 litres of oil.
Fill & Level plug combined, on the right hand side. You fill through this 14mm hole until the level reaches and runs out. When it stops leaking out, the level is set (and this ...

Hi Chris

Its sold.

regards
Rob