Rear Hydraulic jack removal

[jburgessx2]

Ralph,

Thanks for the response. It will certainly make the job easier if I don't have
to take too many things apart. I hope the easy-out can removed that portion
with no problems. Since we fulltime, I really like the jacks to take some
weight off the tires and to take the bounce out. I'll let you know how it
worked out.

Jerry
85 PT40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
>
> Hi Jerry:
>
> Yes! Pull the tag tire and that will allow you the room needed to get and
> easy out into the broken fitting on top of the jack, be sure to check the
> other side as well as they usually go at the same time when this happens.
> This is an easy fix really. A pipe fitting easy out is preferred but the
> right size regular will do as well.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> "84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
> Duncan, Oklahoma
>
> At 12:34 AM 11/6/2010 +0000, you wrote:
> >I jacked my 85 PT40 too high this week (really sloped RV spot) and ended
> >up slipping off the jack. I didn't know the rear jacks were on an axis
> >and swiveled. As such, it fell and sheared off the hydraulic fitting on
> >top of the jack (yes, go figure - the hose didn't break because the
> >fitting did). So, I need to remove the jack, have the remainder of the
> >fitting removed from the threads, and install a new fitting.
> >
> > From what I can see, there is no way to remove the jack without removing
> > the tires. The pivot bolt seems impossible to reach on the inside of the
> > jack. I also tried to remove the bolts on the side nearest the
> > tires. Unfortunately, I can get the bolts loose and the nuts off but
> > can't remove the bolts completely because they are too long and the tire
> > gets in the way.
> >
> >Is it possible to remove the remaining part of the fitting without
> >removing the jack? There is nothing to grip so it will require a tool to
> >be inserted to remove the remainder.
> >
> >Am I missing a step? Is there an easier way for me to get these off
> >without removing the tires? We full-time in our Bluebird so it can be
> >inconvenient to drop off at a shop when both of us work and all our
> >valuables are inside. Of course, I can always take a day off and do it
> >but was hoping to do it myself and save some money. My experience with
> >many mechanics is they are slow and expensive and something that takes me
> >two hours takes them either.
> >
> >Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> >Jerry
> >85 PT40
> >
> >
> >
>