Trailer Jack Callapse - Warning
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Topic: Trailer Jack Callapse - Warning
Posted By: Mark P
Subject: Trailer Jack Callapse - Warning
Date Posted: November-18-2007 at 7:52am
| Yesterday after unhitching, I started to lower the tongue of the boat when the jack suddenly collapsed. It was if it had been lowered in 1 nanosecond. The trailer and boat came crashing down and scared the you know what out of me. No one was hurt and nothing was underneath the boat / trailer. Hopefully there is no issue with the boat or trailer but I will do a thorough inspection today when I have the time. The jack stand is (was) a 2.5 year old Dutton-Laison 1500 lb unit on a Ram-Lin trailer. The manufacturer’s website states that it has a 3-year warranty so I may be able to get it replaced from them for free other than shipping. Or I may be able to get my dealer to do it for free. However, I did modify the unit by adding a grease fitting to it so they may claim it’s been altered. Has anyone seen this before? Is there a better unit that will fit on the welded mount? I believe this uses a snap ring. The Correct Craft dealer will probably charge me about 3X what it’s worth for a replacement if I have to buy it so I would like to handle this on my own if necessary. I have already started searching the net, but not found a replacement yet. Suggestions? |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-18-2007 at 10:54am
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Mark, You havn't mentioned exactly what failed on the jack. I had a issue with a 30 year old Dutton-Laison winch on my Shore Master lift. The pinion shaft and gear where designed originally to be retained in the frame with a snap ring on the shaft. The lift was being removed from the lake for the winter when the winch let loose and the cradle was now free wheeling. One of the marina employees went flying and ended up seriously breaking his cheek bone. Dutton-Laison years back had re engineered the pinion shaft to be retained with a nylock nut and washer on the end of the shaft. One phone call to Dutton was all it took. No charge, no postage, and a new shaft. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Mark P
Date Posted: November-18-2007 at 12:36pm
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I do not know what happened inside the unit and do not plan on opening up the unit until I am past the resolution, if then.
On a failure like this, there is either an engineering, manufacturing or application error. I believe this issue is most likely a manufacturing error since the this company has a long history of making jacks for this type of use. If others have seen this issue, then I / we can build a case to make the company aware they have an issue and take appropriate action before someone gets hurt, etc... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-18-2007 at 1:24pm
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Mark, why did you add the grease fitting? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-18-2007 at 1:41pm
I'm posting some pictures for anyone who may have a early Shore Master. If you do, take a look at your winches. The early ones were Dutton-Laison's.
 ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Mark P
Date Posted: November-18-2007 at 5:27pm
| The grease fitting was added to lubricate the sliding shaft, bearings and gears. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-20-2007 at 12:35pm
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So where does the grease go that is already inside the case as you are pumping more in there? ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: November-20-2007 at 3:15pm
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waste of time kevin all you need to do is spray it down with WD-40, PB blaster or simular stuff then run it up and down and your good to go, re-apply when needed. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Mark P
Date Posted: November-21-2007 at 6:35pm
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The grease comes out at the exposed surfaces and vents, just like on the bearings and steering on a tractor or other piece of machinery. A lightweight lubricate like WD-40 or silicon just washes off as soon as water hits it.
Anyways, the boat dealer would not trade out the unit since they only warranteed the trailer for 1 year. I called Ram-Lin directly and they worked a trae-out with me and the dealer. Case closed. |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: November-26-2007 at 3:18pm
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Glad to hear that they took care of you. ------------- http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/buckethead1236/Barefooter6-10-09002.jpg" rel="nofollow - MY 87BFN |
