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

[mbulriss]

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. Seems like if the ram failed stuck out and you had to
disconnect it to continue on a trip, you would need a chain/strap or
come-along to hold the tray in place safely without a manual lock?
Hmmmm, I'm going to crawl under the 91 this weekend and take a quick
look at how that tray extender works, assuming the rain stops.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX - now *really* humid!


--- 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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>