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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 10-14-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By rabird
use your jumper cable from batt neg to frame to...

use your jumper cable from batt neg to frame to provide a good ground as a test!
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 09-28-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By rabird
Viking charger @ harbor freight comes with a ring...

Viking charger @ harbor freight comes with a ring terminal x sae plug for connection to the battery, the charger terminates in SAE to plug into this permanent battery ring connection. It also has...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-26-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By rabird
several folks on here suggest the Norther tool...

several folks on here suggest the Norther tool power unit, I could not find one short enough, they even posted links but they did not work!

Vevor has a double acting 3 grt that is 16.5 inches, it...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-26-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By rabird
finding a short pump and one that has the same...

finding a short pump and one that has the same connections seems impossible, but any way here is the install, a little crocked, only was able to attach one mounting bolt from below. Hose shop made...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-25-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By rabird
I would not try any sealant or leak stop. ...

I would not try any sealant or leak stop.
Inside the reservoir is a oil take tube which has a mesh fine screen to keep stuff out of the pump. I would suspect this screen would get clogged from leak...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-25-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By rabird
my '88 uses ATF type A which I'm told is Dexron...

my '88 uses ATF type A which I'm told is Dexron III,
I tried to buy Walmart Super Tech but all they had was high milage so I bought Valvoline DEX/MERC $21/gallon which works with GM DEXRON-III
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-25-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By rabird
the owner's manual linked at...

the owner's manual linked at https://hilotrailer.com/home has some good info
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-25-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By rabird
Fixed 88 fun lite by HiLi - motor runs no lift

Motor ran no fluid flow.
Unable to remove fiberglass hinged cover over power unit/battery.
I little man handling and it cam off.
Disconnect pressure line, no flow.
Took power unit to shop and...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-27-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By rabird
thanks, no manual option.

thanks, no manual option.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 05-27-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By rabird
88 funlite want to raise a few inches to get to pump

my 88 Funlite ain't going up - motor runs - squeals
Can barely get to reservoir fill, cap tight. will try wrench
Is there a good way to raise the top a few inches to get better access to pumpr
Forum: Hi-Lo Links and Useful Resources 03-28-2020, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,818
Posted By rabird
Hi Ruben, after reading I still have no idea how...

Hi Ruben, after reading I still have no idea how to get to the seals to replace.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-08-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,708
Posted By rabird
search 'spiral trailer wire' you could use...

search 'spiral trailer wire'

you could use something like this, I just undid mine to track down where the single green became 2 greens, I now have clearance lights!

...
Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles 03-05-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,533
Posted By rabird
thx Elaine and Bill, I got new axles without the...

thx Elaine and Bill, I got new axles without the 4" drop and discount had no issues.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 03-05-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By rabird
thx phoneguy1212, I freed it up and forward...

thx phoneguy1212, I freed it up and forward lowers the top.
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-02-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,708
Posted By rabird
wiring diagram

wiring diagram
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-02-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,708
Posted By rabird
here's a pic that shows the red + wire to the...

here's a pic that shows the red + wire to the batt and the black - to the battery (bottom of pic, G24 batt sits there), missing in the upper right of the pic is a 12v breaker like...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 02-26-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By rabird
Thx Jack, I got it free and moving it FORWARD...

Thx Jack, I got it free and moving it FORWARD manually lowers ;)
Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles 02-26-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,533
Posted By rabird
Room to get tire off

New to me '88 funlite 17.
So I read a few threads about trying to get a tire off.

There is not enough room between the drum/bolts and the tire for it to drop out. No skirting to remove, just...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 02-26-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By rabird
Thx, I believe I found in a manual the bar is for...

Thx, I believe I found in a manual the bar is for manual lowering and needs to move forward (towards the tongue) to lower, seems froze.
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 02-22-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By rabird
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPqrNK9w5xtTR...

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPqrNK9w5xtTRR8EHyE7TekR3b6i25m3t8oGMNL
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 02-22-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By rabird
What is this metal bar and how to use it?

What is this horizontal metal bar that is pointing to the right?
New to me 1988 FunLite 17, thx.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPqrNK9w5xtTRR8EHyE7TekR3b6i25m3t8oGMNL
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