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After pulling the pump, having it inspected (wear plates are scored) decided to replace the pump. Also looked at the drive under the pump and realized the block ("cushion block") is separated and will need to be replaced. For those who don't have wreckers, the block had two splined gears that...
Just an FYI, HF has a magnetic "paint can" holder that attaches to any flat steel surface and holds two beverages plus a few pens if needed. Paint to match your truck and you are set...
Dave, I was under the truck yesterday and the shaft is turning all teh way up to where the pump attaches at the center of the crane. How much is a new pump? do you carry rebuilt pumps?
While using our wrecker to rearrange the yard, we lost all hydraulic pressure to the crane. Yes it is in gear, yes the power divider is in the forward position (drive shaft is turning all the way to the pump) . Everything was running great then the rotation of the crane started to be a little...
Wolfen, First, I pray you are doing better and that you and your doctor(s) have started getting a handle on the medical issues. Stay strong brother. If you don't mind, where did you order your canvas and data plates from? I am working on a WC62 and am in need of both also. Thanks and get better...
Use to fly these in the AF. 42000 lbs (upgrade to 50k later) of pick it up and set it down where ever you want. Miss those days. (That was for the picture of the HH53 Sikorsky Super Jolly Green Giant)
Has anyone thought about using a fold up (Hard side or canvas) rear extension on the back of the camper unit. You end up with better departure angle for the length of vehicle and expand by 8'ish when you set up camp. Use it for sleeping and have a full size walk-in bedroom on the back end...
Went to start the 543 yesterday and when I let go of the clutch pedal it stayed on the floor. yes the clutch was actually disengaged. I shut it down and checked back about 10 minutes later and the pedal was back up and the clutch engaged. Checked it again today, same story. Is this a linkage...
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