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extended generator... 84PT40!!!! - truitt44@...> - 06-29-2007 08:16
Scott,
Seems that I read something in the blue box about this.
Howard, Georgia, 86 PT40
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> From: "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
> Date: 2007/06/29 Fri PM 02:03:02 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Can Anyone Help??? Stuck with an extended
generator... 84PT40!!!!
>
> Scott,
>
> I don't known the answer to that. I thought all the early/mid 80s
> with hydraulic rams had the manual lock. Looks like I was wrong in
> that assumption. Someone with another 86 will have to address your
> question. Seems like if the ram failed stuck out and you had to
> disconnect it to continue on a trip, you would need a chain/strap or
> come-along to hold the tray in place safely without a manual lock?
> Hmmmm, I'm going to crawl under the 91 this weekend and take a quick
> look at how that tray extender works, assuming the rain stops.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX - now *really* humid!
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Mike...my 86 PT38 doesn't have a manual lock bar. Should it? I have
> > wondered what the "safety" was if the ram failed...
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 86 PT38
> > Memphis
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > You are most welcome Brian. Remember to keep a good eye on the
> > genset
> > > locking bar to make sure it stays solidly locked. You could even
> > put
> > > a bungee cord on it for extra peace of mind! If the genset slide
> > bar
> > > lock comes unlocked with the ram disconnected, there is nothing to
> > > keep the genset tray from sliding out on a stop. NOT a good
> > deal! ;^)
> > >
> > > Mike Bulriss
> > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > > Soggy San Antonio, TX
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "t3brian"
> > > >
> > > > OK.... I couldn't wait till the morning!
> > > >
> > > > I just did what you mentioned.... I did have to remove both
> > pins...
> > > > slide the RAM out of the way.. and presto! I slid the generator
> > into
> > > > position and it is locked and ready to go!
> > > >
> > > > again.... THANK YOU SO MUCH!
> > > >
> > > > I really have not been able to participate in this forum and
> > > > contribute to it's content as I could have.... self employeed ....
> > > > family of 6 .... we are also foster parents.... and a wanderlodge
> > > > newbe.......
> > > >
> > > > I will make time in the future to return to this forum that in
> > only a
> > > > few interactions with my questions... had made such a positive and
> > > > supportive effect on our families well being!
> > > >
> > > > Thank You
> > > >
> > > > Brian!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@>
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Brian,
> > > > >
> > > > > Sorry to hear about the funeral.
> > > > >
> > > > > Re the gen set hydraulic leak:
> > > > > Been there, done that. The seal is blown. NO big deal.
> > Adding more
> > > > > fluid is pointless right now. To get going NOW, you just need
> > to
> > > > > crawl under there and just pull the cotter key that holds in
> > the pin
> > > > > on the back of the genset hydraulic ram. Then pull the pin and
> > push
> > > > > the genset tray back in by hand (You may have to lift the
> > genset ram
> > > > > up to clear the frame cross rail). When all the way in, lock
> > the
> > > > > handset bar in the front. Make very sure it is secure and stays
> > > > > locked! You're good to go now.
> > > > >
> > > > > When you get back, you will then need to replace the seals in
> > the ram.
> > > > > About a 20 minute job. To get the correct seals, unscrew the
> > clevis
> > > > > end, on the end of the ram you disconnected and remove it. Then
> > > > > remove the cap on the end of the ram with a pair of water pump
> > pliers.
> > > > > As I recall, there is a "wiper" seal in the cap and a
> > hydraulic fluid
> > > > > seal in the cap. Take them to a good hydraulic shop to match
> > up the
> > > > > replacements and reinstall them the way you took them out. Put
> > > > > everything back together and THEN add the hydraulic fluid
> > (actually
> > > > > Dexron ATF) to the reservoir under the steps. Cycle the syetm a
> > > > > couple of times and you will be done.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike Bulriss
> > > > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > > > > VERY wet San Antonio, TX
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "t3brian"
> > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hello.... I hope someone can help....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 84 PT40 generator stuck open .... hydraulic leak from piston
> > that
> > > > > > pushes & pulls the generator tray open & closed.... how... or
> > > where do
> > > > > > I add hydraulic fluid so that I can get the generator to
> > slide back
> > > > > in???
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Many.... many much appreciated thanks in advance.... family is
> > > > > > supposed to be leaving town in the morning to attend a
> > funeral....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank You
> > > > > > Brian
> > > > > >
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