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Post by stevefranklin on Jan 17, 2024 9:26:05 GMT 10
Hi Junkifide,
i just replaced my master cylinder on a 67 franklin, you will have to cut off the lower bolt tab on the new cylinder to make it fit (i found cyliners to suit a Ford are cheaper than Ark and are the same, try Burson's) you may also need to pack a little piece of aluminium between the coupler body and cylinder so when you clamp the cylinder down it is tight, i assume the original cylinders were a slightly larger diameter, also take care when removing old bolts, i had fun extracting one which sheared off!
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Post by junkafide on Jan 18, 2024 14:08:31 GMT 10
Hi Junkifide, i just replaced my master cylinder on a 67 franklin, you will have to cut off the lower bolt tab on the new cylinder to make it fit (i found cyliners to suit a Ford are cheaper than Ark and are the same, try Burson's) you may also need to pack a little piece of aluminium between the coupler body and cylinder so when you clamp the cylinder down it is tight, i assume the original cylinders were a slightly larger diameter, also take care when removing old bolts, i had fun extracting one which sheared off! G'day Steve, will be a while before I am onto brakes but will save this tidbit for when the time comes. Cheers mate  |
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Post by kenevican on May 14, 2024 16:25:04 GMT 10
This hitch is from an Mobile Glide trailer. Does anyone know how it works? When I pull up on the round lever, a locking mechanism, is supposed to lock under the tow ball. However, it doesn't lock and the round lever springs back to down position when someone isn't pulling on it. Either the hitch is broken or I am missing something? Thank you
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Post by Don Ricardo on May 17, 2024 21:22:29 GMT 10
This hitch is from an Mobile Glide trailer. Does anyone know how it works? When I pull up on the round lever, a locking mechanism, is supposed to lock under the tow ball. However, it doesn't lock and the round lever springs back to down position when someone isn't pulling on it. Either the hitch is broken or I am missing something? Thank you Hi Kenevican, That's interesting to hear about hitch and sorry for the slow reply. We'll probably be able to help you once we see some photos. There's information on how to post photos on the Forum if you click on this link. As explained in the link, you can use the 'Add Attachment' button to post some photos. If you have any trouble working out what to do, just yell out and one of us will help you. In the meantime we'll look forward to looking at your hitch. Don Ricardo |
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Post by tomqvaxy on Jul 1, 2024 11:54:41 GMT 10
"search" got me nowhere, but this seems like a good thread to ask.
Q: how much past the 'van body should the tongue extend?
plans and 'vans i've seen have a variety from so close i don't know how it could be turned to what appears to be 3 feet or more.
the reason i ask is because i am building a 1:12 scale model of a caravan i would like to construct full size in the next couple of years.
thanks
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Post by hughdeany on Jul 1, 2024 12:48:51 GMT 10
Hi Tom,it seems the earlier the van the shorter the drawbar!
60 s they were 2-3-4 ft long,since the 80s the standard has been 4-6 ft,depending on model,and now it seems the sky is the limit!
I saw a van on marketplace that was 12 ft long with an 8 ft A frame last week,why it would need to be that long is beyond me.
Personally I would go 4-5ft.
Hope this helps
Cheers
hughdeany
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