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Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #25 –

piku,

I recently purchased a couple of gallons of extreme simple green aircraft and precision cleaner as suggested by another member from Amazon and the stuff is really fantastic.  It's bio-degradeable and designed for the aircraft industry.  They also make a product designed for motorsport vehicles.  The reason I bought extreme simple green for aircraft and precision cleaning is that it is safe for aluminum, plastics, paints, coatings, insect residue, etc.  Amazon.com: Simple Green 13406 Extreme Aircraft and Precision Cleaner, 1 Gallon

So far I have used it on my vehicle engines with good results.  The U300 is next when I'm ready to tackle that project.  I used a 1:1 mixture in a spray bottle with a large soft brush to apply and rinsed with a pressured garden hose.  Some people might be tempted to use a pressure washer but if you do be careful not to use a very powerful one.  The videos  explain it well.  Use wide screen for viewing.



www.youtube.com/watch?v=17b0zfVcTio 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DAZF-IATEI

Jerry

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Jerry and Cindy Maddux
1993 U300/36WTBI DD6v92TA
build 4271  "Miss Lou"
1995 suzuki sidekick 4x4 toad
Gulfport, Ms

"Pride of Ownership"

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #26 –
We like a product called Krud Kutter, works very well on oil and grease and is also a " green" product.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #27 –
Steam clean yes, pressure wash no.  With all the electrical connectors you will force water into them and make problems down the road.  Cummings recommend steam cleaning.

keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #28 –
You know i have a bottle of P21S soap that I think I am going to try.  The majority of the loose oil drips blew off and now there is just a film left.  I'm just hoping for no more issues.  This has been aqua hot fuel pump, tag axle bag and now hydraulic hose in short order.  I know all of them are not *real* problems like some have had (fan motor, etc) but still troublesome for us.

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #29 –
What is the OD of the hose.. 1.25"?

As long as the outer cover is not (open) to the weave, a spiral wrap should get you down the road for a long time. 

I had to replace a hydraulic line @ the radiator because the PO had drug the coach over a curb which ripped the cover and weave enough to get my attention.  Parker does have a better grade of hose BTW. 
Not a well thought design to start with FWIW.

Good time to service the system too..  pc
S/W Houston 95" U320C SE/40' 
Build #4778  Cummins M11
Repairs & Covered RV Parking (BAO)
PPL is close..

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #30 –
When I had my coach serviced my a mobile mechanic a few years ago,  he found three hoses rubbing and close to failure.  He ordered the hoses and came back in a few days to replace them.  Needless to say,  now I ask the mechanic to inspect for such issues every time I have it serviced.  So far it has been good,  but I plan to have the split loom added next time.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #31 –
Quote from: pocketchange –
What is the OD of the hose.. 1.25"?

As long as the outer cover is not (open) to the weave, a spiral wrap should get you down the road for a long time. 

I had to replace a hydraulic line @ the radiator because the PO had drug the coach over a curb which ripped the cover and weave enough to get my attention.  Parker does have a better grade of hose BTW. 
Not a well thought design to start with FWIW.

Good time to service the system too..  pc

The hose was 3/4" technically.  The OD is 1 1/8".  As far as the service, indeed. For whatever reason even though I did the generator service, engine coolant, oil, transmission fluid and all filters, as well as a bunch of other stuff, I never got around to the hydraulic system.  my wife was surprised to see me installing new filters and I told her "hey might as well, the reservoir is empty!"

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #32 –
Anything over (you pick em') so many years old, needs to have the hoses replaced.  Hand made fittings are excellent for this, since the hose is all that's replaced.  Trouble is, the legal side of things has changed this from the hose making business side of things.  Personally, I prefer making up (rebuilding) my own, in spite of the legal issues. 
If you can find a shop that isn't bothered with the current line of thinking, all the better.  Give them your OE blown/chaffed assembly and let them replace (just) the hose. It will save you some money too.  pc
S/W Houston 95" U320C SE/40' 
Build #4778  Cummins M11
Repairs & Covered RV Parking (BAO)
PPL is close..

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #33 –
PC I'm not sure what you mean by "legal issues". I've had hydraulic hoses made up in 4 different hydraulic shops in 3 different cities without any of the staff giving me a second look. Just took the hose in and walked out with a new one. (wallet was a little lighter)

see ya
ken
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Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #34 –
I had hydraulic hoses made up by Car Quest in Alamorgodo NM with no problems.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #35 –
Dealing with the local hose maker, if I take in a rebuildable hydraulic hose and request a new hose to replace the old ruptured hose, (in my case) they will only duplicate it with a swage ended completely new assembly (w/fittings too.) 
If you have a vendor that will replace old hose and use the old rebuildable fitting.. excellent.
I was told that for legal(?) reasons, finding a vendor that will rebuild (w/old fittings,) a hydraulic line is starting to be history.. pc

S/W Houston 95" U320C SE/40' 
Build #4778  Cummins M11
Repairs & Covered RV Parking (BAO)
PPL is close..

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #36 –
@pc got it now. You're talking about having them reuse the "field serviceable" ends and just do new hose. I would be very surprised it any would do that. As you said legal issues...

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Broke Down Need Help, Des Moines, IA Hydraulic

Reply #37 –
Legal issues or not, it seems that it would only make sense to use new hoses. Why risk whatever potential problems might be lurking in the old hoses?
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186