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Haflingerfreunde Salzkammergut, A
Team Pinzgauer, B
Pinzgauer Club de France
California Pinzgauer Club, California, USA
Southwest Pinzgauer Association, Arizona, USA
Rocky Mountain Pinzgauers, Colorado, USA

Information
          
What? Pinzgauer?
          
Technical Data
          
History
          
Gallery
          
Info Brochure 710/712
          
Info Brochure 716/718
          
Pinzgauer & Safety
          
Swiss Auction Papers
          
Capability
          
Pre-Purchase Checklist
          
Caution! Fraud!
          
USA Insurance


What is a Pinzgauer?
Specifications and technical data for the Pinz
History of the Pinzgauer
Pinzgauer picture collection
How SDP wanted to attract military customers.
.. and Automotive Technik for the 716/718.
How safe is a Pinzgauer?
The papers buyers receive at the Swiss army auction
What you can do with a Pinz......
Check for hidden “cost items”
If there’s a market there are artists................
To ease the trouble finding insurance.......

Technical Section
   710-712
       Engine
          
Pertronix Installation
          
Distributor Rebuild
          
Civilian Spark Plug Conversion
          
Valve Adjustment
          
Carburator Rebuild
          
Unleaded Fuel?
       Drivetrain
          
Brake Adjustment
          
Hub Leak Repair
          
Clutch Test
          
Exec II Differential
          
Drivetrain Overhaul
          
Shifter
          
Noise Reduction
       Body
          
Spring Cup Replacement
          
Broken Shock Bolts
          
Muffler Replacement
          
Wiper
          
Fuel Tank Liner
          
Tank Removal
          
DIY Canvas Top
          
Underbody Coating
          
Heater Improvement
          
Wiper Pivot Seal Repair
          
Mirror Replacement
       Electrical
          
Fuel Gauge
          
Trailer Connector
          
Tail Light Conversion
          
Electronic Flasher
          
Bypass Relay
          
Battery Replacement
          
Breaker Replacement
          
Wire Calculator
       Manuals/Instructions
          
Swiss Army Schematic
          
Swiss Army Schematic 710K
          
Chain Instructions
          
Maintenance Chart
          
Terminal Numbering
       Miscellaneous
          
Parts Reference
          
Chain Repair
          
Headlight Adjustment
          
Recovery
          
Tips & Tricks

       Owner Improvements
          
12V Supply
          
Modern Tail Lights
          
K - Interior Lights
          
LED Lights
          
Compressor Installation
          
Capacitive Discharge Ignition
          
Solar Power for the K
          
Mosquito Nets
          
Removable Door Tops
          
Repower
          
Power Steering

Technical Section
   716-718
       Engine
       Body
       Electrical
       Manuals/Instructions
       Miscellaneous
          
Pinz ISO VIN
          
Pinz Designator

Technical tips around the Pinz


   Replace the points with an electronic ignition.
   Rebuild your distributor (VW example)
   Go for cheap spark plugs....
   Do the valve adjustment on a regular basis!
   Carburator overhaul, unfortunately something common..
   Is unleaded fuel suitable for the Pinz?

   You should know why!
   Repair your leaking hubs
   Test whether your clutch is still ok.
   Change the differential to the newer Exec II.
   A 3-part photo story about a drivetrain overhaul.
   Make the shifter run smooth!
   Reduce the noise for 10 cents!

   Replace rusted Spring Cups.
   Factory upgrade to prevent broken bolts
   Replace the rotten muffler
   Keep your wiper running!
   Re-line your tank (the red death!)
   remove the tank for cleaning/relining
   A new look for the “tent” at a reasonable price....
   Patch the coating to avoid rust
   Get a bit more heat in winter.....
   Replace the cracked plastic pieces....
   Aftermarket mirror attachement methods

   Does your fuel gauge show wrong?
   The weird connector.........
   Convert these non-standard tail lights.
   Replace the old mechanical unit (mandatory for LED’s)
   Save the life of your alternator/regulator/rectifier
   What to do if the battery size is different?
   Replace the “poppers” with new ones.
   Calculator for required wire sizes

   The slighly different Swiss Army schematic.
   Schematic for the 710K radio truck
   Never received them or language problems?
   Maintain and lube the Pinz according to spec.
   The DIN numbering system for electrical terminals

   Non-Steyr parts which are supposed to fit the Pinz
   Make your own repair links and repair a broken chain.
   How to adjust the headlights.
   All you should know about recovery and winching!
   Short tips and tricks

How owners modified their Pinz
   How to supply 12V equipment in a Pinz.
   Install 4 LED tail lights for improved visibility.
   Door contact activated interior lights
   Low current LED lights for the license plate
   Installation of a fix mount 24V compressor
    Get more intense sparks with better control
    Installation of a 12V solar system in a K model
   Survive the biting beasts
   Make the door tops really removable
   A “better” power plant for the Pinz?
   If going to the gym didn’t help........







   How to read the Vehicle Identification Number
   Which of the models is it?

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