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

[Scott Forman]

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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>