Mercedes 917 mods
I am the proud owner of Merc 917 AF-which is a 4x4 10 tonne 170 HP thingy which has been converted into a camper truck. largely uses Unimog mechanicals i.e. 6-speed box with low ratio and permanent 4x4. Wonderful though it is, it suffers from the Unimog problem of slowness. To be more accurate it isn't exactly slow (80Km/hr) but at 80 the revs are almost at the red line of 2500 rpm. keeping in the green and I'm doing not much more than 60ks. Result very slow progress
So what I want to do is change the axle ratios. I have found out from MB that this is possible. I have 40:7 crown wheel and pinion and want to change to 43:10 but no one can tell me if it's wise. Any views?
I appreciate I may need to up the power/torque a bit and was going to fit an intercooler and re set the fuel pump. Again, any views?
I'm planning a slow West Africa trip to see friends in Mali in a year or so, so not in any particular rush but if anyone knows where I can get some cheaper CW&Ps I'd be grateful. Mercedes quote £1,000 a piece
Best wishes
Q
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