I never thought I would ever own a Mercedes, but this one is different.
I picked up a 1962 Unimog.
It was sitting for at least 6 years. The batteries were dead and the parking brake was frozen. First I removed the engine cover from the cabin, and took the leaf blower to remove all the leafs and whatever was there.
Once I found the carburetor, I removed it as well the fuel pump and the filter, to get it all cleaned up.
I checked the fuel and it was surprisingly clear.
After I installed the fuel system, I tried to start the engine. I found that some of the wiring was eaten up by some guests who lived in there. So I repaired some wires and with 2 of my batteries I brought with me I got the starter turning, but no fuel got to the carb.
So I got a electrical fuel pump an run a separate fuel line to the carb power from my battery jumper, since the Unimog runs on 24V. And the damn thing started. So now the next challenge was that there was no brakes, no fluid left in the tank. So I went home and got the trailer.
After unloading it from the trailer, I gave it a bath with the high pressure washer to get all the mold and dirt off.
After removing the tarp and the bows from the bed, it actually did fin in the shop.
So I started with the brakes.
So this is where most of the brake fluid went.
I took all apart and cleaned up the mess.
Here are the parts removed and to be sorted out and cleaned.
I cleaned up the brake parts. The master and rear brake cylinders I could rebuild, the front cylinders had to be replaced, to much corrosion.
Master cylinder ready to install.
Rear cylinders ready to install.
So now the brakes are back together and I can move to the electrical fuel pump conversion.
First I removed all fuses and cleaned all contact of the fuse box. Added a new 24V relay for the fuel pump.
Here are some pictures.
Now to the mechanical part of the pump. I did some modification to lines.
I drained and removed the gas tanks and cleaned them inside and outside.
The strainer for the suction tube were bad in both tanks, so I ordered new ones.
Since I was waiting for the strainers and some gaskets to come it I went to the windshield wipers. They looked like that they need some attention.
The left one was in good working condition, so after testing and cleaning I re-installed it.
The right one, however, started to smoke when I put some power to it. So this one is toasted and I need a new one.
To be continued.
Cheers
Engelbert
