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Forum: Trailers 02-13-2013, 10:10 AM

Replies: 7 1993 Tandem Trailer- Drum brake size? Views: 292 Posted By wtrskr I realize I didn't answer your question about... I realize I didn't answer your question about whether they are the correct backing plates. 10" marine are the correct ones as long as the tandem trailers don't use different ones. In researching for...

Forum: Trailers 02-13-2013, 09:55 AM

Replies: 7 1993 Tandem Trailer- Drum brake size? Views: 292 Posted By wtrskr I beleive these are the shoes you would need: ... I beleive these are the shoes you would need: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=RTSTS154_0319322455 They have some that are more expensive so I'm not sure what would be...

Forum: Trailers 02-12-2013, 11:55 PM

Replies: 7 1993 Tandem Trailer- Drum brake size? Views: 292 Posted By wtrskr I assume they are 10". That is what my single... I assume they are 10". That is what my single axle 94 trailer has. I'm not sure how closely you inspected things, but you may be able to save money by replacing just the parts that aren't...

Forum: Trailers 09-21-2012, 09:47 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr Test drive was good. I only got up to about 25... Test drive was good. I only got up to about 25 mph in the neighborhood but no issues that would indicate that the shock absorber isn't working right or air in the brake lines. I didn't feel the boat...

Forum: Trailers 09-21-2012, 06:49 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr To update, I received the wheel cylinders in the... To update, I received the wheel cylinders in the mail and finished the project a few days ago. The attached image shows the new wheel cylinder in place. If you can see from the image, the left...

Forum: Trailers 09-12-2012, 12:11 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr That's a good price. I can certainly see why one... That's a good price. I can certainly see why one would choose to go that route. I got my wheel cylinders for $45 including shipping. They are aluminum which is supposed to outlast the cast iron...

Forum: Trailers 09-11-2012, 10:33 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr Just to update, I ended up ordering new aluminum... Just to update, I ended up ordering new aluminum wheel cylinders from pacific trailers and am awaiting the delivery. The whole new backing plate seems like a no brainer at first, but after shipping,...

Forum: Trailers 09-08-2012, 04:57 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr Progress. I went to the garage to work on the... Progress. I went to the garage to work on the adjustment mechanism and was able to get it working. I had sprayed it with liquid wrench yesterday and it must have loosened up. I was able to slide...

Forum: Trailers 09-08-2012, 04:02 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr I will probably end up going with a new backing... I will probably end up going with a new backing plate. That is a good idea pushing in the actuator to see how the cylinder reacts. I realize it looks terrible from the outside, but I figure the...

Forum: Trailers 09-08-2012, 03:11 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr Something just hit me. I noticed that the two... Something just hit me. I noticed that the two shoes aren't identical. Could I have the shoes mixed up and that is why I can't get the drum back together? Any tips on the order of reassembly? It...

Forum: Trailers 09-08-2012, 02:57 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr I can see how the flexible rubber line would be... I can see how the flexible rubber line would be much easier. I saw the thermoplastic stuff on the pacific trailer site and would probably have gone that route if I would have known for sure that the...

Forum: Trailers 09-08-2012, 02:04 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr I redid the flare on the brake line where it... I redid the flare on the brake line where it connects to the master cylinder and successfully took care of that leaky connection. Now I've worked my way back to the brakes. After doing a short trip...

Forum: Trailers 09-01-2012, 10:21 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr I installed the new brake line with parts from a... I installed the new brake line with parts from a couple nearby auto parts stores. The old line that goes through the trailer frame was complete toast. I think the rest of it was probably ok but I...

Forum: Trailers 08-27-2012, 11:46 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr I think the mgorczak's comment about needing... I think the mgorczak's comment about needing suction was the issue. I hooked up the break line to the master cyliner and tried the screwdriver method. The master cylinder was bubbling so it was...

Forum: Trailers 08-26-2012, 05:41 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr Good info. I had hooked up the vehicle, blocked... Good info. I had hooked up the vehicle, blocked off the tires, and went back and forth to move the actuator a few times. I didn't hit the release each time so that could be the problem. I'll give it...

Forum: Trailers 08-25-2012, 06:59 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr mgorczak1, the spot I am sitting at right now is... mgorczak1, the spot I am sitting at right now is that I haven't attached the brake line to the master cylinder and I can't even get the fluid to make it to that point. It blows my mind because it...

Forum: Trailers 08-25-2012, 01:30 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr I probably should have gotten a whole new... I probably should have gotten a whole new actuator because I'm having some troubles. The first photo is after I pulled apart the actuator so you can see the parts. The second is the actuator back...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-20-2012, 05:13 PM

Replies: 32 EFI Tech article Views: 2,022 Posted By wtrskr Good point. I don't disagree with that at all. I... Good point. I don't disagree with that at all. I used t ski behind a 97 maristar with the LT1 and it was rock solid pulling through the wakes despite it being a heavier boat than the Prostars. I...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-20-2012, 11:31 AM

Replies: 32 EFI Tech article Views: 2,022 Posted By wtrskr I see all these threads about people putting GT40... I see all these threads about people putting GT40 heads on the ford carb motors and it doesn't seem right that those with 15+ year old EFI technology couldn't do something similar. I get why, but it...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-19-2012, 11:28 PM

Replies: 32 EFI Tech article Views: 2,022 Posted By wtrskr I wonder how many owners of the older EFI boats... I wonder how many owners of the older EFI boats would be interested in making modifications if it weren't for the problems with updating the computer to match the mods? I've got a '94, and while I...

Forum: Trailers 08-16-2012, 10:09 AM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr Didn't know that. Thanks. By bench bleed I assume... Didn't know that. Thanks. By bench bleed I assume you mean I just have to get some fluid moving through it before I install? I wonder why? Maybe just to make sure it works before wasting time by...

Forum: Trailers 08-16-2012, 10:07 AM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr How did your old shock function compared to the... How did your old shock function compared to the new? Mine seems fine but I don't have the new one to compare it to. Given that my boat doesn't have a ton of hours I'm thinking the shock hasn't taken...

Forum: Trailers 08-16-2012, 10:02 AM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr My plan is to pick up flexible brake line from... My plan is to pick up flexible brake line from autozone. They have some PVF coated stuff that sounds like should withstand the elements. Autozone rents a tool so you can flare the ends for the brass...

Forum: Trailers 08-15-2012, 11:34 PM

Replies: 44 '94 Actuator Question Views: 2,635 Posted By wtrskr An update and some questions. I finally got... An update and some questions. I finally got the pin out and was able to take a look at the parts inside the actuator. I decided to order just the master cylinder for now because the other parts...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-08-2012, 01:19 PM

Replies: 32 EFI Tech article Views: 2,022 Posted By wtrskr Now I am really learning. I had assumed that... Now I am really learning. I had assumed that giving more throttle just meant giving more gas. So it sounds like, with EFI, punching the throttle allows the engine more air flow and sends the signal...

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