Can Anyone Help??? Stuck with an extended generator... 84PT40!!!!

[Scott Forman]

That sounds like mine.

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> Might be ... I think mine's electric too. Open or close, when it
> reaches the stop, it makes a 'click-click' noise. No safety latch.
No
> dash lights (that I noticed --since I've always opened/closed the
> generator from the outside and have never looked at the dash when
> it's been open).
>
> On Jun 29, 2007, at 6:33 PM, Scott Forman wrote:
>
> > I think mine is electric, too...maybe we are on to something?
> >
> > Scott
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "thomas_sorrentino"
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Scott,
> >>
> >> Mine doesn't have a safety lock either (that I'm aware of), or a
> >> light on the dash. My ram is electric, if that has anything to do
> >> with it?
> >>
> >> Tom Sorrentino
> >> 1987 PT38
> >> Bedford Hills, NY
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --- 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"
> >> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 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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