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Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-19-2011, 10:03 PM
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Posted By cptmoney
Well, no time tonight. Didn't get to wrench on...

Well, no time tonight. Didn't get to wrench on anything this evening. Maybe this weekend...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-19-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
Hey RichR - Thanks for the input. The PO...

Hey RichR -

Thanks for the input. The PO did say that he had just had some exterior trim/molding replaced; I'm wondering if that was it. Could very well be what caused the damage.

What about...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-19-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
My next big investment of time will be lube lube...

My next big investment of time will be lube lube lube on the cables, pulleys, guide rods, etc.

I have yet to do ANY of that, and that could be slowing the lift down substantially.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-19-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
How did you deal with this? A new seal between...

How did you deal with this? A new seal between the halves?

Let's assume it is the result of water. I'll start a new thread in the appropriate section and get to work addressing that piece there,...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-19-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
You may be right, PopRichie77 - but here's why I...

You may be right, PopRichie77 - but here's why I don't think it's water damage: the plywood that makes up the paneling walls isn't puffy, spongy, or coming apart in any way. It looks to me as if a...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-18-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
And here's one of my current battery - what do...

And here's one of my current battery - what do you think of these specs?

https://www.hilotrailerforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_6132_0_8b095ceb988cc8c6ea2b986b37a4c6bc.jpg
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-18-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
Good news/bad news - no gremlins. Scratch...

Good news/bad news - no gremlins.

Scratch that off the list!

Didn't get in touch with anyone at J & R this afternoon; must have called a bit too late. Left a phone message, so perhaps I'll...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-18-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
I'll check this tonight. What's the easiest way...

I'll check this tonight. What's the easiest way to do this? Pull the top trim off from the inside and look down from there?

Guess I could give the interior pulleys/cables a good look over...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-18-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
I ALMOST did this myself! That is so tempting -...

I ALMOST did this myself! That is so tempting - I even had one corner coming up WAY too high when I purchased it, and that's what made me notice that it too low on all the other corners. While the...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-18-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
One more quick detail that I'm just starting to...

One more quick detail that I'm just starting to notice:

When the top half comes all the way down, just on the last inch of descent or so, I'm noticing what I believe is the top "shifting" over...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-18-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
I am so new at all of this. Frustrating. Wish...

I am so new at all of this. Frustrating. Wish one of you experts lived right across the street!

I don't THINK that I've adjusted them too tight - but I may have. Who's to say. I expected the...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-18-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
That's exactly what I DIDN'T want to hear.... ...

That's exactly what I DIDN'T want to hear....

Hopefully it's a clean fix. Feel like I'm plowing into new territory here.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-17-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
Do you keep your fluid level an inch down from...

Do you keep your fluid level an inch down from the top? My manual reads "within an inch" from the top. I added ATF to within about 1/2" of the top.

Just re-reading and noticed that little...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-17-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
:mad: OK - in the past few hours, here's...

:mad:

OK - in the past few hours, here's what I've learned:

1) My hydraulic pump is definitely leaking, and it's definitely coming from the filler cap. I lifted it up then used the manual drop...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-17-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
No, I'm not sure. I'm going to check it this...

No, I'm not sure. I'm going to check it this evening to see what I find.

I hope it's not going to take a flush/refill - that sounds somewhat cumbersome. But if it's necessary...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-17-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
All good points/questions, Sting32 - Do you...

All good points/questions, Sting32 -

Do you think the fluid level might be too high? I'll have to check this eve after I round up some alternate ways to check the fluid levels.

After I...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-17-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
I wonder if this cap/vent can be cleaned. Anyone...

I wonder if this cap/vent can be cleaned. Anyone ever found a plugged vent hole in their cap?

I did read in the manual that the descent speed can be increased/decreased...but I'm more concerned...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-17-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
I'll get out my manual and see what I can find as...

I'll get out my manual and see what I can find as far as vents; I'm assuming they just allow air to be purged from the lines/system - is that right?

I can also slow down the descent speed - but...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-16-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
And one more thing, while I'm asking - The...

And one more thing, while I'm asking -

The PO said he preferred to NOT lower the top all the way down. Ever. He got it close, then called it good.

Does this seem unusual to anyone? I don't...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-16-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,466
Posted By cptmoney
Hydraulic reservoir seal? Missing?

My '94 Funlite seems to "purge" itself of some valuable (and messy!) ATF fluid if I don't let it down in short, well-paused bursts. It appears to be leaking from the top of the hydraulic pump...
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