Allegro scissor jack stabilizing - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T14:52:03Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/allegro-scissor-jack-stabilizing?commentId=2093474%3AComment%3A248558&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOn the windshield thing....…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-06-22:2093474:Comment:2605272015-06-22T20:44:27.235ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>On the windshield thing....</p>
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<p>The driver's side windshield on mine leaks, and my friend's recently-acquired '87 Allegro does the same thing. The other day, while I was positioning plastic cups under the drips to catch the water, I decided to do a little more investigating.</p>
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<p>I sealed the roof really well, so I hoped the leak wasn't where the fiberglass nose meets the aluminum. A sure way to tell is to remove the access panels in the cab, above the driver and…</p>
<p>On the windshield thing....</p>
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<p>The driver's side windshield on mine leaks, and my friend's recently-acquired '87 Allegro does the same thing. The other day, while I was positioning plastic cups under the drips to catch the water, I decided to do a little more investigating.</p>
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<p>I sealed the roof really well, so I hoped the leak wasn't where the fiberglass nose meets the aluminum. A sure way to tell is to remove the access panels in the cab, above the driver and passenger seats. I removed them and looked around with a flashlight. Dry as a bone. So the leak has to be the windshield itself.</p>
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<p>Over the weekend I applied some residential door & window sealant along the top of that windshield. I didn't just run a bead on it, I mashed it down into the frame with paper towels. All I had was a tube of black sealant, so it was looking pretty messy for a while. I soaked some paper towels in WD40 and cleaned up the excess.</p>
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<p>We had the first afternoon thunderstorm since I've applied the sealant roll through yesterday. I deliberately pumped the rear suspension up so all the water would run off the front. No leaks! Except for the side window, which I intend to work on next. That one seems to be a much bigger leak because I can hear the wind whistling through it going down the highway!</p> Good idea. I'm going to drill…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-03-23:2093474:Comment:2512562015-03-23T21:04:21.267ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>Good idea. I'm going to drill holes, at least in the front. In the rear it looks like the U-bolts will work because I need to mount them pretty far back to clear the gas tank and whatnot. The frame is not as thick at that point.</p>
<p>Good idea. I'm going to drill holes, at least in the front. In the rear it looks like the U-bolts will work because I need to mount them pretty far back to clear the gas tank and whatnot. The frame is not as thick at that point.</p> Drill holes in the frame.. bo…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-03-22:2093474:Comment:2511512015-03-22T21:02:54.147ZCristina Gouinhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/CristinaandPatPaul
<p>Drill holes in the frame.. bolt on.. much easier.... fronts face front, rears face sides...</p>
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<p>Drill holes in the frame.. bolt on.. much easier.... fronts face front, rears face sides...</p>
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<p></p> I got some 6" U-bolts, but it…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-03-22:2093474:Comment:2509652015-03-22T18:20:37.496ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>I got some 6" U-bolts, but it looks like I measured in the wrong spot. They will work ahead of the axles, but in between the axles the frame is 8" thick. I'd have to mount the jacks well behind the rear axle in the back and ahead of the front axle in the front. Might not be a big deal. But despite it being the first weekend of Spring, it's too cold to roll around on the ground underneath the thing. I'll get to it as soon as it gets warmer.</p>
<p>I got some 6" U-bolts, but it looks like I measured in the wrong spot. They will work ahead of the axles, but in between the axles the frame is 8" thick. I'd have to mount the jacks well behind the rear axle in the back and ahead of the front axle in the front. Might not be a big deal. But despite it being the first weekend of Spring, it's too cold to roll around on the ground underneath the thing. I'll get to it as soon as it gets warmer.</p> Thanks Tina. I could go that…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-03-02:2093474:Comment:2488522015-03-02T12:30:38.393ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>Thanks Tina. I could go that route, too. I ordered up the U-bolts anyway - that would be easiest (no drilling). </p>
<p>Thanks Tina. I could go that route, too. I ordered up the U-bolts anyway - that would be easiest (no drilling). </p> I went over and looked... Min…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-03-02:2093474:Comment:2487072015-03-02T12:08:21.125ZCristina Gouinhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/CristinaandPatPaul
<p>I went over and looked... Mine are bolted directly to the frame...no U bolts at all. I know my mechanic had an issue when he had used the jacks to lift her up to work on brake lines when he redid all of them (Oh sh** moment when pedal hit floor, fluid boiled)... One came loose when he had her booty way up front way down, front one skewed and he had to replace it.... </p>
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<p>I went over and looked... Mine are bolted directly to the frame...no U bolts at all. I know my mechanic had an issue when he had used the jacks to lift her up to work on brake lines when he redid all of them (Oh sh** moment when pedal hit floor, fluid boiled)... One came loose when he had her booty way up front way down, front one skewed and he had to replace it.... </p>
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<p></p> So I went out and measured. T…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-02-28:2093474:Comment:2486702015-02-28T19:41:16.545ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>So I went out and measured. The frame is 3" wide and about 5" tall. But the holes on the jack mount are 4". So I got 4" wide, 6" long square U-bolts. They should work.</p>
<p>So I went out and measured. The frame is 3" wide and about 5" tall. But the holes on the jack mount are 4". So I got 4" wide, 6" long square U-bolts. They should work.</p> I just have to comment onthat…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-02-28:2093474:Comment:2485842015-02-28T15:40:07.843Zdavid crafthttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/davidcraft
I just have to comment onthat vid Jim....most youtube vids take a while to develop....but you got her done son....lol...good job
I just have to comment onthat vid Jim....most youtube vids take a while to develop....but you got her done son....lol...good job Thanks. I figure I'd use the…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-02-27:2093474:Comment:2487352015-02-27T11:18:31.721ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>Thanks. I figure I'd use the drill to wind them down, but have to use the crank for the final adjustments. I'd crawl under mine and measure but there's still significant ice and snow piled up around it.</p>
<p>Thanks. I figure I'd use the drill to wind them down, but have to use the crank for the final adjustments. I'd crawl under mine and measure but there's still significant ice and snow piled up around it.</p> I'll see if I can go over and…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2015-02-27:2093474:Comment:2485582015-02-27T10:44:28.137ZCristina Gouinhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/CristinaandPatPaul
<p>I'll see if I can go over and measure/look at Gone today or tomorrow and post.. I need to go crank her up anyway, run the genny and check for leaks.. never did tarp her up as I usually do.</p>
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<p>Yes under load will be much different jacking down. I sometimes end up getting the hand crank out if the drill battery is not fully charged. </p>
<p>I'll see if I can go over and measure/look at Gone today or tomorrow and post.. I need to go crank her up anyway, run the genny and check for leaks.. never did tarp her up as I usually do.</p>
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<p>Yes under load will be much different jacking down. I sometimes end up getting the hand crank out if the drill battery is not fully charged. </p>