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Two short questions.
03-14-2006, 14:52
Post: #13
Two short questions.
with regard to question #2...

There are 2 "air speed control mufflers"
(so you know what they look like, see
http://www.valvestore.com/scspeedconmu2.html )
on the air valve that governs the air volume to push the step in or
out.

Those little valves VENT air pressure, actually reducing the amount of
air that goes to the cylinder that pushes the step out. If they are
not there or out of adjustment, the step will not have sufficient
pressure to be pushed out, as the air actually escapes out
these "vents" insted of pushing the step out.

The step must be sufficiently pushed out in order for the little
cylinder to latch it open. If the step isn't pushed out fully, it will
not latch in the extended or out position.

As many have here on the forums, I have worked extensivley on my air
step as well as my brothers air step. They both function properly now.

This simple yet extrememly over engineered mechanism can be annoying
and hard to comprehend. I would be glad to help you via telephone if
you need, 217 - 971 - 0036 cell.

If your budget allows, I would replace the air valve and the micro
switches right away.

The air valve you can get from Randy Dupree here on the forum. My
brother Dan, acquired the micro switches for me. He can be reached at
dandm3 @ hotmail dot com

The step must move easily without being connected to the air cylinder.
Disconnect the air cylinder and make sure it is moving freely- all the
way in, and ALL the way out. Correct and binding before going further.

When its really cold out, the step doesn't function very well. Doesn't
want extend or store, kinda stops about mid way.

The switches...

Leave the switch on the dash alone, it'll just confuse you for now.
Use the switch by the door to make tests. In 1 position, the step will
want to retract when the door is closed. In the other position, the
step will want to be in the extended position with the door open or
closed.

Let me know if I can help further...

Jay Darst
85PT40
Springfield, IL where we made national news with the tornado's Sunday
night. Tore the shit out of things. NO SCHOOL Mon & Tue, maybe not
tomorrow. Many roads closed with telephone poles blocking them like
fallen trees in the forest. Shingles EVERYWHERE. Looks like some
scenes from CNN Iraq war...

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
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> 2. My step isn't working. When aired up, it's in, when unaired, it
> flops out about 2/3 of the way.
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Two short questions. - davidkerryedwards - 03-14-2006, 04:01
Two short questions. - Scott - 03-14-2006, 06:10
Two short questions. - davidkerryedwards - 03-14-2006, 07:56
Two short questions. - erniecarpet@... - 03-14-2006, 09:17
Two short questions. - Scott - 03-14-2006, 10:29
Two short questions. - fl_bluebird_1983 - 03-14-2006, 10:29
Two short questions. - davidkerryedwards - 03-14-2006, 10:37
Two short questions. - Jon - 03-14-2006, 11:27
Two short questions. - Jon - 03-14-2006, 11:31
Two short questions. - davidkerryedwards - 03-14-2006, 11:57
Two short questions. - Jeff Miller - 03-14-2006, 14:13
Two short questions. - Jeff Miller - 03-14-2006, 14:34
Two short questions. - Jay Darst - 03-14-2006 14:52
Two short questions. - Jon - 03-14-2006, 15:16
Two short questions. - davidkerryedwards - 03-14-2006, 15:25
Two short questions. - davidkerryedwards - 03-14-2006, 15:26
Two short questions. - davidkerryedwards - 03-14-2006, 15:31
Two short questions. - erniecarpet@... - 03-14-2006, 19:03



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