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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659  | RE: 300GD Kastenwagen, shouldn't do it, but... Not much going on with the Kasten, other cars in need of inspection take up my free time... Anyway, today I did trade a couple of 5,28:1 (37:7) axles for my Rotzler winch. The 5,28:1 axles will give me correct gearing when running 255/85 R16 tires with om617a / 711.113 engine transmission combo. gr. bram  ]  ] | |
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| Boy G Expert Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: Bushveld, South Africa Vehicle(s): Diesel G's: 617A and 602 Posts: 1683 | ||
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | Re: 300GD Kastenwagen, shouldn't do it, but... Boy G - 5/30/2015 3:05 PM You worry me a bit. When I did my sums I worked out that with a similar combination i could use 4.89s and I would be in the torque sweet spot at 110km/ hr. My tyres are 235 85 16. I am halfway through a complete rebuild and have fitted a 711.113 which I have never tried before. It was always a 4 speed. Why did you opt for the lower ratio? You may have a point here. With combo om617a, 711.113, 5,28 axles and 255/85/R16 tires, I think I'll doing 87km/hr @ 2500rpm (3000rpm will do 104 km/hr) In comparison above combo with 4,88 axles will give me 94km/hr @ 2500rpm (3000rpm will do 113 km/hr) I'll start with using my current 4,88 axles (as planned), comfortable knowing a have a set of 5,28's at hand when acceleration lacks  | |
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| Boy G Expert Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: Bushveld, South Africa Vehicle(s): Diesel G's: 617A and 602 Posts: 1683 | ||
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| diesel_jim Veteran Date registered: Jan 2014 Location: N Wiltshire. UK Vehicle(s): LR Defender 110, 1989 W460 SWB Posts: 114  | ||
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| Boy G Expert Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: Bushveld, South Africa Vehicle(s): Diesel G's: 617A and 602 Posts: 1683 | ||
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | RE: 300GD Kastenwagen, shouldn't do it, but... Slow progress, but progress nonetheless. Was able to prep my frame for sandblasting and painting. Also stripped the paint from the axles to have them painted as well. I did drill holes in the spring perches of the axles to have some extra cleaning opening as mud builds up under these perches, but have enough metal and to be able to withstand contact with the bumpstops on hard landings. I made a 1 1/4" (31,8mm) hole in the front spring perch and a 1 5/8" (41,3mm) hole in the back. See also http://www.hehlhans.de/teilenummer.htm#b41 and http://www.hehlhans.de/tipp10.htm. The frame I welded additional reinforments to on the front. Welded on new cable/brake line clamps and put some spacers under them to give better cleaning opportunities. Also welded a PTO bearing bracket to it and made an indent one the front crossbar to clear the PTO shaft to the front. (IMG_7527 (Small).JPG) (IMG_7495 (Small).JPG) (IMG_8066 (Small).JPG) (IMG_8070 (Small).JPG) Attachments ----------------  IMG_7527 (Small).JPG (146KB - 0 downloads) IMG_7495 (Small).JPG (123KB - 0 downloads) IMG_8066 (Small).JPG (143KB - 0 downloads) IMG_8070 (Small).JPG (144KB - 0 downloads) | |
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| Boy G Expert Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: Bushveld, South Africa Vehicle(s): Diesel G's: 617A and 602 Posts: 1683 | ||
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | Re: 300GD Kastenwagen, shouldn't do it, but... Boy G - 9/10/2017 7:22 PM I wondered how far you had got, as I have almost the same project currently which also should be titled " - shouldnt do it but..." Your progress looks good. Any more panel work since your last update? The body is sanded and should be ready for paint. However, I want to do some trial fitting on the chassis for installing some stuff (which may lead to some cutting and welding), before I let it paint. Next thing is taking a whole bunch of brackets and such to powdercoating, so I can start working on a 'rolling chassis'. That would make life a lot easier in my shed gr. Bram | |
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | RE: 300GD Kastenwagen, shouldn't do it, but... Finally got rid of some other project on my car lift. Hello Kastenwagen-chassis, ready for build up now: Axles are now installed, hoping to add some parts every week from now. (IMG_0846 (Small).JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_0846 (Small).JPG (112KB - 0 downloads) | |
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| Boy G Expert Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: Bushveld, South Africa Vehicle(s): Diesel G's: 617A and 602 Posts: 1683 | ||
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| Boy G Expert Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: Bushveld, South Africa Vehicle(s): Diesel G's: 617A and 602 Posts: 1683 | ||
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | Re: 300GD Kastenwagen, shouldn't do it, but... Boy G - 4/27/2018 6:13 PM Weekly updates from now Bram? Almost every week parts are installed on the frame, but not everything is worth posting a picture. Hoping to have the chassis on its wheels next week. Boy G - 4/27/2018 6:19 PM Btw Bram, re our discussion previously on diff ratio, i have almost finished my rebuild and it goes like hell.....for a 460 anyway. Although mine is swb, 5th gear is useable and strong. I am very happy with it. Really good to hear. I think for now my tire choice will be close to 31" (235/85 R16 or 7,5R16) and then my current axle will do as well as your G does. For 33" or 35" tires, I think I need to go back in ratio. But first it's time to get the G running Edited by bram_r 5/13/2018 4:32 AM | |
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| Fernando BR Date registered: Jan 2007 Location: Brasil Vehicle(s): G500/05 300GE/91 300GD/80 | ||
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | ||
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| Fernando BR Date registered: Jan 2007 Location: Brasil Vehicle(s): G500/05 300GE/91 300GD/80 | ||
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| Fernando BR Date registered: Jan 2007 Location: Brasil Vehicle(s): G500/05 300GE/91 300GD/80 | RE: 300GD Kastenwagen, shouldn't do it, but... About 602A exhaust , i saw you asked that , i used original 2.5" sedan exhaust at turbo conection at first 80 cm . After that i customize a 2.5" tube and muffler . Almost the 300GD original path. At the very end i did not use the "L" shape and stoped straight after the diesel tank. Each head , a different idea,,, Edited by Fernando BR 5/16/2018 9:26 AM (IMG-20171104-WA0011.jpg) (IMG-20171104-WA0012.jpg) (IMG-20171104-WA0013.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG-20171104-WA0011.jpg (110KB - 0 downloads) IMG-20171104-WA0012.jpg (100KB - 0 downloads) IMG-20171104-WA0013.jpg (90KB - 0 downloads) | |
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | ||
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | ||
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