CorvettCrzy
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Mar 19, 2014 10:06:51 GMT -8
Does anyone know what mechanism slides the clamp forward? It was froze up and Jim had to tow the trailer home with chains wrapped around the hitch (it was close by). I managed to get it free today but the clamp dohiggy inside isn't traveling back into position when I raise the arm. Wondering what is inside and if I (we) can take it apart to fix?
Called Hadco, they laughed at me, guess they don't make couplers anymore  |
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Post by vikx on Mar 19, 2014 21:54:53 GMT -8
Spray some PB Blaster catalyst and let it soak, it might free up.
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cowcharge
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Post by cowcharge on Mar 21, 2014 18:51:25 GMT -8
"Hadco coupler" sounds like something you'd overhear at CERN.
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pirateslife
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Post by pirateslife on Mar 21, 2014 18:57:20 GMT -8
Does it have a large nut underneath? you can usually remove this with an impact wrench and clean everything up, then grease not oil the hound out of it. parts are also available at tractor supply to rebuild some of them
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Post by bigbill on Mar 21, 2014 19:55:50 GMT -8
I am not familiar with that brand of coupler BUT if in doubt about it cut it off and buy a new one. If it came loose while towing on the highway it could result in the loss of the trailer and worse yet someone could get killed over you trying to get by with a 50/60 year old rusty piece of junk coupler. The life you save could be mine or maybe yours.
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John Palmer
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Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here.
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Post by John Palmer on Mar 21, 2014 20:43:31 GMT -8
I am not familiar with that brand of coupler BUT if in doubt about it cut it off and buy a new one. If it came loose while towing on the highway it could result in the loss of the trailer and worse yet someone could get killed over you trying to get by with a 50/60 year old rusty piece of junk coupler. The life you save could be mine or maybe yours. X2 |
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Post by vikx on Mar 21, 2014 22:48:42 GMT -8
Don't give up yet. Blaster and wait, work it. All of my Hadcos are in fine shape and latch securely...
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CorvettCrzy
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Mar 23, 2014 21:36:40 GMT -8
I'll try the blaster. Trust me, if we have any doubt about it's safety we'll replace it. I'm mostly interested right now in being able to tow it a short distance to get an appraisal (once we get some of the parts back on it).
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Post by CorvettCrzy on May 28, 2014 11:43:34 GMT -8
"The Man" decided it was safer to get a new couple, cut the Hadco off. Laying around here somewhere if anyone needs one!
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Post by vikx on May 28, 2014 22:26:38 GMT -8
Generous to offer the Hadco. If nobody wants it, I may, just to save it. PM me if it comes to tossing it...
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