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

[Scott Forman]

And no safety latch?

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> 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
> > > >>>>>>>
> > > >>>>>>
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

[Don Bradner]

Can someone with hydraulic+safety latch describe how the operation is
controlled?

With the my electric generator slide (presumably rack and pinion gearing,
although I haven't looked to see for sure) the control is in the left front
compartment with the radiator and battery. There would be no way to open the
generator if I had to hold a latch at the same time - would require two people.

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
Eureka, CA

On 6/30/2007 at 3:25 PM Scott Forman wrote:

>And no safety latch?
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>>
>> Scott,
>> Mine is electric
>> Howard T. 86 PT40

[mbulriss]

The safety latch on the hydraulic genset tray systems is a slide bar
locking assembly controlled manually by a bar handle sticking out the
front of the tray, which you push one way or the other to lock/unlock.
When locked, the bar ends then stick through holes in the frame
rails. There is a switch sensor that is activated when the bar is
locked in place. If not locked in place, a warning light on the dash
turns on.

Sounds like BB went to the electric ram sometime in 1986, that did not
need the slide bar lock, based on recent posts.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
>
> Can someone with hydraulic+safety latch describe how the operation
is controlled?
>
> With the my electric generator slide (presumably rack and pinion
gearing, although I haven't looked to see for sure) the control is in
the left front compartment with the radiator and battery. There would
be no way to open the generator if I had to hold a latch at the same
time - would require two people.
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> Eureka, CA
>
> On 6/30/2007 at 3:25 PM Scott Forman wrote:
>
> >And no safety latch?
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
> >>
> >> Scott,
> >> Mine is electric
> >> Howard T. 86 PT40
>

[Scott Forman]

I think I am going to stick with me clevis pins anyway. Never hurts
to be too safe

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
wrote:
>
> The safety latch on the hydraulic genset tray systems is a slide bar
> locking assembly controlled manually by a bar handle sticking out
the
> front of the tray, which you push one way or the other to
lock/unlock.
> When locked, the bar ends then stick through holes in the frame
> rails. There is a switch sensor that is activated when the bar is
> locked in place. If not locked in place, a warning light on the
dash
> turns on.
>
> Sounds like BB went to the electric ram sometime in 1986, that did
not
> need the slide bar lock, based on recent posts.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
> wrote:
> >
> > Can someone with hydraulic+safety latch describe how the operation
> is controlled?
> >
> > With the my electric generator slide (presumably rack and pinion
> gearing, although I haven't looked to see for sure) the control is
in
> the left front compartment with the radiator and battery. There
would
> be no way to open the generator if I had to hold a latch at the same
> time - would require two people.
> >
> > Don Bradner
> > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> > Eureka, CA
> >
> > On 6/30/2007 at 3:25 PM Scott Forman wrote:
> >
> > >And no safety latch?
> > >
> > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Scott,
> > >> Mine is electric
> > >> Howard T. 86 PT40
> >
>

[Don Bradner]

What I wasn't clear about, and still am not, is "how/where do you activate the
ram on the hydraulic system?"

On 6/30/2007 at 4:51 PM mbulriss wrote:

>The safety latch on the hydraulic genset tray systems is a slide bar
>locking assembly controlled manually by a bar handle sticking out the
>front of the tray, which you push one way or the other to lock/unlock.
> When locked, the bar ends then stick through holes in the frame
>rails. There is a switch sensor that is activated when the bar is
>locked in place. If not locked in place, a warning light on the dash
>turns on.
>
>Sounds like BB went to the electric ram sometime in 1986, that did not
>need the slide bar lock, based on recent posts.
>
>Mike Bulriss
>1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
>San Antonio, TX

[mbulriss]

Don,

The hydraulic rams operate via an in/out toggle switch in the driver's
side front outside compartment on a PT, same place as the electric
controlled ram on my 91. The genset hydraulic rams run off the same
pump system as the HWH jacks.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
>
> What I wasn't clear about, and still am not, is "how/where do you
activate the ram on the hydraulic system?"
>
> On 6/30/2007 at 4:51 PM mbulriss wrote:
>
> >The safety latch on the hydraulic genset tray systems is a slide bar
> >locking assembly controlled manually by a bar handle sticking out the
> >front of the tray, which you push one way or the other to lock/unlock.
> > When locked, the bar ends then stick through holes in the frame
> >rails. There is a switch sensor that is activated when the bar is
> >locked in place. If not locked in place, a warning light on the dash
> >turns on.
> >
> >Sounds like BB went to the electric ram sometime in 1986, that did not
> >need the slide bar lock, based on recent posts.
> >
> >Mike Bulriss
> >1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> >San Antonio, TX
>

[Pete Masterson]

None that I can see...

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
aeonix1@...



On Jun 30, 2007, at 8:25 AM, Scott Forman wrote:

> And no safety latch?
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>>
>> 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
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>



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[Richard Hayden]

Interesting. Mine doesn't have that lever (lock) either. However, it has a
electric screwjack instead of a air or hydraulic cylinder. Before we bought
this coach I looked at an '86PT that did have the lock & lever. (I don't
remember how the gen. drawer was moved). There is no evidence that a lock was
ever this coach. I thought that because mine used a screwjack that BB figured
that was sufficient. But you know, the pins holding the thing on could either
break or just fall out. I check them quite regularly. This is on my to-do list
to fix it somehow.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan Wright
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Can Anyone Help??? Stuck with an extended
generator... 84PT40!!!!


On 6/29/07, mbulriss <mbulriss@...<mailto:mbulriss@...>> wrote:
>
> Scott,
>
> I don't known the answer to that. I thought all the early/mid 80s
> with hydraulic rams had the manual lock. Looks like I was wrong in
> that assumption. Someone with another 86 will have to address your
> question.

Scott,

'86 PT-40 here. I have a lock. Big black lever on the front. I would
expect you should have one, too. Do you have the corresponding dash
light?? I have a red light on the dash that will come on if the gen
tray is unlocked. The digitel will also complain about it.

I'd find out why you don't have one - previous owner modification is
my guess - and get it fixed. I'd imagine this is a critical safety
feature to keep the genset in the coach. You'd hate to lose the entire
unit into the back of a compact if you had to come to a quick stop and
the hydraulics decided not to hold it.

-Ryan
'86 PT-40 8V92
Tri-Cities, WA




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[truitt44@...>]

Scott,
The ram is the safety catch. When it starts clicking it is fully extended.
Howard T. Ga. 86 PT40
>
> From: "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
> Date: 2007/06/30 Sat AM 11:25:41 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Can Anyone Help??? Stuck with an extended
generator... 84PT40!!!!
>
> And no safety latch?
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
> >
> > 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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