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Curt (67.30.218.133)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 17, 2003 - 3:56 pm: | |
OK Friends,
Looks like I'm getting close to acquiring the '63 4106 I found but I have some questions before I attempt to move her. I'm concerned with the brake system being locked up (due to been sitting since 04/89 with no engine, etc). I plan to take my generator and compressor and fill the air lines and bags. This should release the brakes right? Anything else I need to do before I have her towed home? Any ideas whould be appreciated.
Curt
PD 4106-045 |
LarryN-4106 (12.218.101.18)
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My 4106 did not have DD-3 brakes although they were an option. These are the spring brakes you are referring too. If you have a yellow knob on your dash, you have them. I have had them added to my 1963 4106. |
Bob Gallo (65.64.100.13)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 17, 2003 - 5:43 pm: | |
Most 4106s only had the mechanical emergency brake so release it and it'll roll. The drive shaft would either have to be chained or removed, depending on how far you plan to move it. It should be transported on a lowboy. If it is not, then the suspension system would be critical to moving it without damage. We've (daringly) towed some RTSs with a custom tow bar. The air system has to work and the truck must be heavy. They towed great. Probably illegal, but we didn't bother to ask.
By the way, I have a good running 8v71 and spicer for a 4106. Also I can configure a 6V92 and V731 for a transplant. |
Luke Bonagura (Lukeatuscoach) (12.90.8.126)
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Hi Curt:
The 63 model 4106 you intend to tow away should have DD3 brakes on it, if original???
Your idea of bringing along an air compressor is the correct way to go, however you indicate that it does not have an engine in it.
You therefore are going to need some pipe plugs.
You indicate that you already have a 4106, so this will be easy.
Look in your engine compartment.
You have an air line going to the governor top for start up & stop. That line will have to be plugged. You will also have to plug off the ping tank, which is just beyond the discharge hose from your air compressor.
Unless someone has removed anything else from the air system, with plugs in place, you should be able to "Air it Up", and then attempt to move.
I say "attempt", because from sitting so many years, one never knows what problems may occur and then again, it may go like Clock-Work.
Along with your compressor, Tools, & plugs, take along a Good Deal of Patience and your Thinking Cap and you will get it home.
If you need or want additional help before attempting this, you can hit on my name at the top of this post & E-Mail me.
Good luck with your project & I Hope this HELPS!!!
LUKE at US COACH |
Curt (67.30.218.180)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 17, 2003 - 7:55 pm: | |
You guys are great! Thanks for the info.
Curt
PD 4106-045 |
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