09-21-2015, 08:00 AM
The same thing happened while I was at Bristol a few weeks back. The slides wouldn't move and there was a large puddle of fluid below the generator. With Creslie's help, the correct lines were located. Since the slides wouldn't move it had to be the generator retract line rather than the extend. There is always pressure on the retract line. In my case, there is NO locking pin on the generator mechanism.
The fittings are #4 JIC (not SAE) and I located two caps and two plugs. By removing the generator lines and capping the fittings on the pump, it was possible to operate the slides. (had to add fluid). The plugs were for the lines so fluid wouldn't run out and also to prevent the generator from sliding out in transit.
After returning to home base, the problem was discovered. the retract line had worn on a clamp and burst. The generator was removed and the lines (both) were replaced.
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The fittings are #4 JIC (not SAE) and I located two caps and two plugs. By removing the generator lines and capping the fittings on the pump, it was possible to operate the slides. (had to add fluid). The plugs were for the lines so fluid wouldn't run out and also to prevent the generator from sliding out in transit.
After returning to home base, the problem was discovered. the retract line had worn on a clamp and burst. The generator was removed and the lines (both) were replaced.
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Gordon Jones
2000-45'-2slide-#567