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

[thomas_sorrentino]

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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>