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

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Scott,
Mine is electric
Howard T. 86 PT40
>
> From: "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
> Date: 2007/06/30 Sat AM 09:44:38 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Can Anyone Help??? Stuck with an extended
generator... 84PT40!!!!
>
> 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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