Pinzgauer brakes and electrics

[@gmcevoy]

Find the Engine maintenance video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGHQmHR4iLennqs And brake master cylinder, shifter linkage and other stuff here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joqqgYibp5Wmic0

[@panacra2465]

You have the start of the best Pinz video on KZbin. Realistic, Concise no BS and to the point M&R work all Pinz owners should see and save for reference. Great presentation and good cinematography. Keep them coming.

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you for your encouragements! Feel free to share with fellow Pinz owners, it is indeed with them in mind that I am producing this series. I also hope that these videos have good entertainment value for viewers who do not own such amazing vehicles. I am happy to share my experience with all. :-) Thanks again.

[@robinsutcliffe_video_art]

Great to see someone else talking through the entire operation! I see people fixing things in silence, I can't do that at ALL!

[@gmcevoy]

Hahaha! Well, thank you for saying so. I do like to keep things entertaining, even for those who aren't mechanically inclined. Depending on where you are located, there are some companies out there who might be able to help you source your Pinzgauer. In the UK, there is HaflingerTechnik, who were very helpful. I ordered the technical literature from them, and they had put me in touch with a seller. Sadly though, it was not the one for me. You might also want to look up a forum called "The Portal Hub". Lots of info on there, if you are interested. Anyway, best of luck with your research, and I hope you will have as much fun and excitement as I did, getting to know these amazing vehicles.

[@fidoexpeditions9366]

Nice save on that slave cylinder. Great to see an experienced mechanic at work.

[@bigshow7655]

You are a life saver..this is so easy to follow, I gota new fan. I got a pinz and I realise its hard to find proper step by step videos on maintenance.

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you!

[@MrBMWerner]

A useful trick is to use a zipp tie for the seal to put in place :)

[@ryanhollis2670]

I would highly recommend contacting expedition imports for rentals of specialty tools for the pinzgauer. I love your videos keep up the great work on your K!

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you Ryan, much appreciated. I doubt they would agree to ship rental tools out to Europe, but I will never know if I don't ask. When I come around to doing that, I will give it a shot. Thanks for the tip and for your kind words!

[@ryanhollis2670]

@Geoffrey McEvoy you never know... plus a guy like you who has a professional presence online is more trustworthy than the average bloke. The guys at expedition are awesome 👌

[@gmcevoy]

@@ryanhollis2670 It is good to know. I will have a go. Thank you for the heads up!. :-)

[@cliveconey]

Spent most my day with this video playing on the back of the bench whilst I dismantled and then reassembled my starter motor, regretfully with fewer new parts than you had! Still seems to work fine now though. Your video was extremely helpful.

[@gmcevoy]

This has to be the best comment to come home to after a long day at work. Thank you. I am so happy to hear that Clive. Really glad it helped. Sometimes a good clean is all it needs to get going again.

[@cliveconey]

@@gmcevoy I currently have Covid, and have used the time off to pretty much go through the whole vehicle, Brakes, valves, etc, your videos have been very helpful. Great to see what’s in there before I open it up. Today I cleaned the handbrake mechanism..the chassis tail piece is a right pest reassemble!

[@gmcevoy]

@@cliveconey Your Pinz will be in tip-top shape once you fully recover! I am really glad it has all been of good use to you. :-) Get well soon!

[@mtmatutum]

Great job man. Takes me back to the time when as a young teen we worked on the drum brakes of our 1961 VW beetle. The brake adjuster is very similar.

[@gmcevoy]

Thanks! It is indeed the same system. Just bigger. lol

[@marekmaecki4362]

Groves in brake pads are necessary !!!.they help to remove dirt!🤘

[@thilokass3966]

The stock ignition system works very well and never fails with exposure to water = reason why I never install the ignition system with the Chinese made module. The Pinzgauer is made to be extremely durable and dependable. That ignition "upgrade" is counter productive. I have been making my own plug / wire conversions to fit the original shielded distributor cap for over 20 years now without a single failure. Just saying...

[@gmcevoy]

I understand your position. It is reversible though, and I keep the original parts on board in case it fails. If the vehicle was still equipped with the original military fitment, I would definitely have left it at that. As it was delivered to me with a cheap, crappy 'pointless' ignition as it were, I just upgraded that to something designed for this engine. Straight away I noticed improvement during starting, and it would no longer stutter when I drove in rain. Honestly, the ignition system as it was when I got it was appalling. If ever I find a set of shielded cap and wires, I will definitely purchase, rebuild the stock distributor and give it a go.

[@thilokass3966]

@@gmcevoy Your reasons do make sense and the best results I have had with all my and my customers Pinzgauers has been with a stock, fully serviced distributor, the original shielded Military Distributor cap along with my custom plug / wire conversion, using only German made quality parts. The "cheap, crappy 'pointless' ignition" was which brand ? Just wondering. Also as far as I know with the SSI system installed, you cannot get a signal for using an ignition timing strobe light, correct ? I am asking because if that is truly the case then the ignition timing on the Pinzgauer cannot be properly adjusted for specific location (altitude) and / or different fuel quality grades. Looking forward to your response.

[@gmcevoy]

@@thilokass3966 The ignition which was fitted to it when I bought it was not branded. No idea what it was, most likely a Lumenition knock-off. Otherwise, I think you can hook up your strobe to the n°1 HT lead and get your reading as usual. It is a "lost spark" system so it triggers twice, but you can definitely fine-tune using that method if necessary. I settled for the standard timing, which works pretty well. It would be useful to get in touch with Rick, who manufactures these ignition systems. He will be able to tell you more about fine-tuning I am sure. Furthermore, it would be a good idea to suggest he implements a trim adjustment to compensate for different altitudes, now that you mention it. It shouldn't be too complicated to add, and would make that system much more versatile than it already is. Do you intend to discover remote areas with yours? I would love to go on an adventure like Superkarpata for example. It must be so much fun... Speak soon I hope, stay in touch.

[@uroverlord462]

Although a bit disappointing at the end you managed to repair a lot in the video! Great jobs done! Be positive :-) You deserve the award for "Best Pinzgauer channel on KZbin"! Your Pinzgauer will do its part so that there will be always plenty of footage ;-) Keep up the great work!

[@gmcevoy]

Ha! Awesome. Thank you for your kind words, and for the award! Much appreciated. Still lots to be done, for sure. Thanks again.

[@lintrosendvic3738]

Yes, it is a brake or "constantly fricktion part". Purpose is to stop faster preventing long time of free spining after starting. Maybe the intention was to stoped rotation before next starting process begins. Also such motors shound never running without load becouse of no limitation of rotation speed. But it is only imoportant to know when its running without load on your work bench. My "brake" was demaged and I put it out without any missing long time ago. Other brakes are still there.

[@gmcevoy]

Ah! Finally a complete answer to this mysterious part! Thank you for your valuable input! It is highly appreciated!

[@albertoc5427]

Another masterpiece. Congratulations.

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you Alberto, your words are highly encouraging.

[@OFPA2001]

Great video. Please keep them coming. I just purchased a 710M and am following you on these same maintenance items. It’s good to see more how to videos on these awesome trucks. Thanks again. If your interested I posted a video on seat modification if you need to put in after market seats. My pinz came with worn MR2 seats install that I had to replace . Was able to install leather captain seats from a 2020 dodge Caravan/Pacifica.

[@gmcevoy]

Awesome! Congrats on your purchase!

[@mehimrc1314]

I thought the brake hub might of pinched your finger, oh all I had to do was wait. When you trapped your finger i swore with you haha lucky lucky. Fingers and thumbs are important brother try be careful. Great watch with interesting tips on moving the electric box and the breather adaptation, very nice.

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you brother. I honestly thought I would need stitches that time. My goodness. What a pinch! Anyway, I got lucky this time. Thank you for stopping by!

[@carsanddrives8773]

Never trust Mr Bottle Jack :-). Good job and keep on pushing!

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you!

[@janbauwmans7662]

Another great video. Where did you get the Pinzgauer Repair Manual ?

[@gmcevoy]

Hello Jan, thank you for watching. You can buy a copy of the manual here. I am not affiliated with them at all. You ask, I provide. Take care! :-) www.puch.at/en/products-spare-parts/puch-vehicle-documents/puch-repair-manuals/module/shop/7999_35577_shop_PINZGAUER-REPAIR-MANUAL.aspx?LNG=en

[@marekmaecki4362]

This part in starter is a friction brake so greasing it is problematic😁🤘

[@gmcevoy]

Ah! Finally an answer! Thank you!!! I was wondering what is was for... It all makes sense now. Thanks again, Marek.

[@DriftaholiC]

I personally like to antiseize the exposed parts of the pistons and where they touch the brake shoes. Basically anywhere two metal points touch. Even if it's not needed it's a rust preventer. Don't lube the lugs as it will throw off the torque value causing you to over stress the stud.

[@gmcevoy]

Good points!

[@danmcelroy6584]

Nice job! I also would have said some choice words had i pinched my finger like you did. That made the video awesome! 👍I love these vehiles, and hope to have one some day. They are a bit expensive here in the USA. Or should i say its gonna be hard for me to come up with 30 thousand or more for one. ✌️

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you! Never say never, my friend. I had lost all hope until this one here showed up on the market at the perfect time. It took two years before the opportunity came up. So don't lose hope! Still a lot of work to be done to it though.

[@danmcelroy6584]

@@gmcevoy thank you! And I wish you good luck on the one you got. They are Sweet off road vehicles! ✌️

[@danmcelroy6584]

@@gmcevoy thank you! And I wish you good luck on the one you got. They are Sweet off road vehicles! ✌️

[@gmcevoy]

Thanks@@danmcelroy6584 ! They are insanely capable, truly impressive.

[@pinzgauer6449]

More videos record maintenance pinzgauer

[@gmcevoy]

Engine maintenance video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGHQmHR4iLennqs Brake master cylinder, shifter linkage and other stuff here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joqqgYibp5Wmic0

[@TheSepl3]

Nice Video! How long did you make the spark plug wires?

[@gmcevoy]

Hi! Long enough for the module to be relocated behind the driver's seat. I started by bolting the ignition module to the chassis, and just laid out the wires from there. I have a 100m reel of 7mm braided copper HT lead, so I didn't really measure. I just laid it out, cut the wires and crimped them accordingly. 🙂

[@TheSepl3]

Oh ok. And what about the cable from the distributor is that long enough?

[@gmcevoy]

@@TheSepl3 The wiring loom included in the Pinz SSi ignition upgrade kit is long enough as it is. It required no modification.

[@g7ignition]

What was the starter rebuild cost please?

[@gmcevoy]

Less than 100€ excluding VAT, and of course excluding labour as I did it all myself.

[@jubuthehutt]

I really don't thing you need tools that special to change the hubs bearings: I did it...Only I don't remember how

[@gmcevoy]

If you want to do it on the bench, an extractor is required to remove the hub assembly from the half shaft sleeve. I will invest in the tooling to do it by the book. If you do recall how you went about changing them, please let me know! :-) Thank you for watching.

[@churlishchurch4223]

What’s the purpose to keep pumping the brakes?

[@gmcevoy]

To expel all air bubbles, who are otherwise a nuisance in any hydraulic system.

[@Jesse-lu7bt]

Change over to disc brackes

[@gmcevoy]

I have looked into that, but for starters, it is illegal to fit anything else than factory fitment, here in Belgium, and secondly, it is insanely expensive. I would much rather have the shell sandblasted and resprayed for about the same price as a disc brake conversion.

[@Mr_Dia-Tribe]

Wow lot's of swearing in this viseo Lol a very well deserved beer at the end there a few things i have learned from this i will never rebuid a starter motor just get a new one and have someone else fit it sorry that you have found the issue with the portal and i hope you can get it fixed without making to much of a dent in your wallet

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you Darren! I did enjoy that brew at the end. hehe. I am busy saving up, and will do what it takes as soon as I can. Take care my friend!

[@ToddDunning]

Man that has got to be the most convenient jacking point in automotive history. But how did they expect you to access the adjuster with the drum on? Rather weird. Unfortunate about the seized slave piston, it must be unbelievably wet where you are.

[@gmcevoy]

It is properly well built, and such a joy to work on. It is all a bunch of sub-assemblies just bolted together, designed to be serviceable in a pinch I suppose. Absolutely love it. I was also surprised about the state of the brakes after such a short period. Even if it is easily serviceable, it is heavy work... I know that the later Diesel versions have brake discs. A conversion is tempting, although prohibitively expensive...

[@markushykus]

First :-))