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I've got Michellin XML 's and I am going to do 5 of them myself. Unless I can find someone locally that will fit them. I'm in Kent and still not found ANYONE to fit second hand tyres to split ring rims.

HI Guys, So I didn't realise that NOT fitting second hand tyres was now a thing!!!!.... I want to change my road tyres that my Zil 131 came with for off road treads. I found some Michellin XML in the Netherlands from a large supplier with 80% wear and 95% wear. Since I need 7 I wanted to swap them o...

Hi All, I received a quote off Rustam who posts on the Facebook page for new Zil tyres. The classic M type off road. They are under £200 each including Customs clearance his side. I still need to work out if I have to pay import tax on UK side. Anyidea who I ask for this. Yes I can find the informat...

My Radiator cap has a bend in it. On the bottom the sprung part. Id upload a picture if I knew how here. I might post on the Facebook page later. It also seems to like to Chuck water out of the top of the cap. Anyone seen this before?its hell of a bend. Not the sort of thing you. An so easily. And t...

Just seen this message. Nice One Chris! For a minute I thought there were going to be no diagrams. Phew. This will certainly take some deciphering but its a great help. What a great find. Anymore interesting Zil 131 stuff. please don't hesitate to send my way. :) Also have you been to the Russian Tr...

I managed to figure it out. The ratchet dog doesn't move out of the way. Thats what was confusing me. The mechanic at TDM told me that if the nut on the right hand side is adjusted to the right amount then you can wind the wheel down. Turns out he's right. I think it need adjusting a tiny amount to ...

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for the pix. I'm still getting used to using this site and I've just realised it tells me in notifications if someone has replied. I'm so super busy all the time that I often forget that I posted on here until something else crops up. Anyway THANKS!! No I don't have the ...

Hi Ya'll, I hope everyone is hanging in there safely at this challenging time. Q: I'm trying to work out how to take the spare wheel down from the NBC box. My helpful Polish mechanic replied to my picture of the cog assembly ( I have no idea how to share a picture here) But it still doesn't make sen...

I have scanned a album of the Zil 131's devices (in russian). If it need to anybody, I should send a copy to ftp (the size is 350 Mb in tiff format!). For example, one page with a picture of transfer box http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/M_ARK/_0090.jpg I have this book in print form with Russ...

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Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:44 pm

I think those are convoy lights for signalling the truck behind. Mine has a box on the dashboard for the passenger and duplicate 3 lights on it with push buttons.

how interesting. If anyone comes across more info ion the NBC box and its various features I'm super interested. Thanks P

Thanks all. I've got a new silencer and I've got the hang of starting her. She maybe needs a week but all good. Thanks again P

Hi all, I'm looking for information on the function of the various parts of the NBC box. for example there are three coloured lights above the door on the exterior with a cable that heads down the back of the box and under where it has been snipped. Just what where these lights for? I'm looking for ...

Hi All,

I've been super busy. Lockdown has finally given me some breathing space and time to tinker on the truck. My current interest is finding out what all the various parts of the NBC box were used for. I haven't found any info on the internet. Keep safe and keep on truckin' ya'll

Hi All, I'm hoping this is the bit where I introduce myself. I've recently acquired a Zil 131 from Poland. im just getting around to registering it in uk. Couldn't work out how to add a photo here. . That picture icon just made this happen any how once I get a hang of this site I'll post some pix. r...

AMAZING!!! I'M FINALLY A MEMBER....Oh sorry for shouting. Was quite excited. I have recently acquired a midlife crisis I'm mean Zil 131. Driving off the delivery truck I gave it some revs and made a massive backfire which split the silencer in half. I have since realised you give it plenty of choke ...