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04-17-2005, 10:12
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Step Cylinder
My entry step in my '82 FC 35 works very "jerkily" and intermitantly.
There is a lot of air leaking towards the back of the step from around the cylinder. Should I replace the cylinder or is it worth rebuilding? Any part numbers and sources for rebuild kits or new cylinder would be appreciated. Thank you. Steve Johnson Grand Rapids, MI '82FC35 |
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04-17-2005, 10:21
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Step Cylinder
Gene you might check a couple of things.
1. For some strange reason the factory could not explain my 1982 FC35 does not nor has it ever had the two microswitches that turn the step on and off. Mine has one microswitch that only turns the dash light on and off. You might check if your coach has the two switches. They will be located on a vertical part of the step towards the back. One of them has a dual purpose to turn the light on and off on the dash when the step is extended or retracted. 3. The two solenoids turn the air off to the air solenoid when the step is extended or retracted. When you view the two switches (if you have them) you can tell which is which. 3. You can remove the air soldnoid at the back of the step and take it apart and clean it thoroughly and then replace the O rings. Put it back together. 4. . If you have the two microswitches and they are adjusted properly then your step should work now. 5. If it still leaks and you do not have the two microswitches then you need to install them. The wiring is easy. If you need help I can tell you how to wire them. Tom 1982 FC35 In the beautiful Mohawk Valley. At 10:12 PM 4/17/2005 +0000, you wrote: >My entry step in my '82 FC 35 works very "jerkily" and intermitantly. >There is a lot of air leaking towards the back of the step from around >the cylinder. Should I replace the cylinder or is it worth >rebuilding? Any part numbers and sources for rebuild kits or new >cylinder would be appreciated. > >Thank you. > >Steve Johnson >Grand Rapids, MI >'82FC35 |
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04-17-2005, 10:32
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Step Cylinder
It's a great idea to disconnect the cylinder from the step assembly so you can
cycle it with out the real danger of the step kicking your butt. Mike Hohnstein Germantown, WI ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Step Cylinder Gene you might check a couple of things. 1. For some strange reason the factory could not explain my 1982 FC35 does not nor has it ever had the two microswitches that turn the step on and off. Mine has one microswitch that only turns the dash light on and off. You might check if your coach has the two switches. They will be located on a vertical part of the step towards the back. One of them has a dual purpose to turn the light on and off on the dash when the step is extended or retracted. 3. The two solenoids turn the air off to the air solenoid when the step is extended or retracted. When you view the two switches (if you have them) you can tell which is which. 3. You can remove the air soldnoid at the back of the step and take it apart and clean it thoroughly and then replace the O rings. Put it back together. 4. . If you have the two microswitches and they are adjusted properly then your step should work now. 5. If it still leaks and you do not have the two microswitches then you need to install them. The wiring is easy. If you need help I can tell you how to wire them. Tom 1982 FC35 In the beautiful Mohawk Valley. At 10:12 PM 4/17/2005 +0000, you wrote: >My entry step in my '82 FC 35 works very "jerkily" and intermitantly. >There is a lot of air leaking towards the back of the step from around >the cylinder. Should I replace the cylinder or is it worth >rebuilding? Any part numbers and sources for rebuild kits or new >cylinder would be appreciated. > >Thank you. > >Steve Johnson >Grand Rapids, MI >'82FC35 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/ b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-17-2005, 10:42
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I do not believe a repair kit is available. I ahd the same problem with my
84 PT 40 last year and I took the numbers off the exixting valve, called a company that ahndle npnuematic valves and bout a direct replacement for $110. plus shipping. not at home so cant help by giving info on direct replacement numbers. Harv ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Johnson" To: Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:12 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Step Cylinder > > > My entry step in my '82 FC 35 works very "jerkily" and intermitantly. > There is a lot of air leaking towards the back of the step from around > the cylinder. Should I replace the cylinder or is it worth > rebuilding? Any part numbers and sources for rebuild kits or new > cylinder would be appreciated. > > Thank you. > > Steve Johnson > Grand Rapids, MI > '82FC35 > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 4/16/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 4/16/2005 |
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04-17-2005, 14:46
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My 82 only has one switch also. There is no retract lock so I would expect
that they would keep air on the cylinder. - Chuck Wheeler - 82 FC31 - Fort Worth, TX -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:21 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Step Cylinder Gene you might check a couple of things. 1. For some strange reason the factory could not explain my 1982 FC35 does not nor has it ever had the two microswitches that turn the step on and off. Mine has one microswitch that only turns the dash light on and off. You might check if your coach has the two switches. They will be located on a vertical part of the step towards the back. One of them has a dual purpose to turn the light on and off on the dash when the step is extended or retracted. 3. The two solenoids turn the air off to the air solenoid when the step is extended or retracted. When you view the two switches (if you have them) you can tell which is which. 3. You can remove the air soldnoid at the back of the step and take it apart and clean it thoroughly and then replace the O rings. Put it back together. 4. . If you have the two microswitches and they are adjusted properly then your step should work now. 5. If it still leaks and you do not have the two microswitches then you need to install them. The wiring is easy. If you need help I can tell you how to wire them. Tom 1982 FC35 In the beautiful Mohawk Valley. At 10:12 PM 4/17/2005 +0000, you wrote: >My entry step in my '82 FC 35 works very "jerkily" and intermitantly. >There is a lot of air leaking towards the back of the step from around >the cylinder. Should I replace the cylinder or is it worth >rebuilding? Any part numbers and sources for rebuild kits or new >cylinder would be appreciated. > >Thank you. > >Steve Johnson >Grand Rapids, MI >'82FC35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/ b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-22-2005, 01:45
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Step Cylinder
I have a problem with my step, it will not retract. I have both
switches in the correct position, and full air pressure, and nothing happens when I close the door. Any suggestions? Jim 1991 34' SP --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" > My 82 only has one switch also. There is no retract lock so I would expect > that they would keep air on the cylinder. > > - Chuck Wheeler - > 82 FC31 - Fort Worth, TX > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tom > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:21 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Step Cylinder > > > Gene you might check a couple of things. > > 1. For some strange reason the factory could not explain my 1982 FC35 does > not nor has it ever had the two microswitches that turn the step on and > off. Mine has one microswitch that only turns the dash light on and off. > You might check if your coach has the two switches. They will be located > on > a vertical part of the step towards the back. One of them has a dual > purpose to turn the light on and off on the dash when the step is extended > or retracted. > > 3. The two solenoids turn the air off to the air solenoid when the step is > extended or retracted. When you view the two switches (if you have them) > you can tell which is which. > > 3. You can remove the air soldnoid at the back of the step and take it > apart and clean it thoroughly and then replace the O rings. Put it back > together. > > 4. . If you have the two microswitches and they are adjusted properly then > your step should work now. > > 5. If it still leaks and you do not have the two microswitches then you > need to install them. The wiring is easy. If you need help I can tell you > how to wire them. > > Tom > 1982 FC35 > In the beautiful Mohawk Valley. > > > > At 10:12 PM 4/17/2005 +0000, you wrote: > > >My entry step in my '82 FC 35 works very "jerkily" and intermitantly. > >There is a lot of air leaking towards the back of the step from around > >the cylinder. Should I replace the cylinder or is it worth > >rebuilding? Any part numbers and sources for rebuild kits or new > >cylinder would be appreciated. > > > >Thank you. > > > >Steve Johnson > >Grand Rapids, MI > >'82FC35 > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > Yahoo! Groups Links > > a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/ > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-22-2005, 01:48
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Step Cylinder
Jim, On our 88 WB40 we had the same problem and I took the air switch apart and
cleaned/ lube and that seemed to do the trick. At time will not work with low air, however works good when it gets air. Bryan Altier Greenville, SC 88 WB40 "Xanadu" ----- Original Message ----- From: detroitldc To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 9:45 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Step Cylinder I have a problem with my step, it will not retract. I have both switches in the correct position, and full air pressure, and nothing happens when I close the door. Any suggestions? Jim 1991 34' SP --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" > My 82 only has one switch also. There is no retract lock so I would expect > that they would keep air on the cylinder. > > - Chuck Wheeler - > 82 FC31 - Fort Worth, TX > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tom > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 5:21 PM > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Step Cylinder > > > Gene you might check a couple of things. > > 1. For some strange reason the factory could not explain my 1982 FC35 does > not nor has it ever had the two microswitches that turn the step on and > off. Mine has one microswitch that only turns the dash light on and off. > You might check if your coach has the two switches. They will be located > on > a vertical part of the step towards the back. One of them has a dual > purpose to turn the light on and off on the dash when the step is extended > or retracted. > > 3. The two solenoids turn the air off to the air solenoid when the step is > extended or retracted. When you view the two switches (if you have them) > you can tell which is which. > > 3. You can remove the air soldnoid at the back of the step and take it > apart and clean it thoroughly and then replace the O rings. Put it back > together. > > 4. . If you have the two microswitches and they are adjusted properly then > your step should work now. > > 5. If it still leaks and you do not have the two microswitches then you > need to install them. The wiring is easy. If you need help I can tell you > how to wire them. > > Tom > 1982 FC35 > In the beautiful Mohawk Valley. > > > > At 10:12 PM 4/17/2005 +0000, you wrote: > > >My entry step in my '82 FC 35 works very "jerkily" and intermitantly. > >There is a lot of air leaking towards the back of the step from around > >the cylinder. Should I replace the cylinder or is it worth > >rebuilding? Any part numbers and sources for rebuild kits or new > >cylinder would be appreciated. > > > >Thank you. > > > >Steve Johnson > >Grand Rapids, MI > >'82FC35 > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > Yahoo! Groups Links > > a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/ > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum/ b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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04-22-2005, 03:28
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Step Cylinder
Jim
Some SP36 coaches' steps won't retract if the "electronic master switch" is in the off position,defaulting it to extended. Fred & Jeanne Hulse Morristown Arizona 1997 Wanderlodge PT41 |
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