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

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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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