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Old 01-27-2013, 10:51 AM
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Default Re: S&M Trucking open for bizz nizz !!!

Well, getting closer now. Tranny noise issue is fixed. Radio all set up and working great, chassis lights ok.
So it was time to test the 5th wheel operation. I was nervous at first. Wasn't working near as expected Due to the very short reaction arm on the servo I wasn't getting enough travel range to fully open and close
Did some more bending and tweaking of the rod and now got it to this point.

Here's a video. I need opinions on if the latch is closing enough or will I have issues? No matter what, I refuse to have the arm come up through the deck plate! Worst case scenario is I put a longer arm down under the frame rails and come up with a new linkage


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhXi-iCOSmU

Thanks for looking and all comments welcome

Mario
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