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5th wheel jaw not staying open.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midnightrider909, Aug 2, 2020.

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  1. Aug 3, 2020 #31
    Midnightrider909

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    The pig needs a bath anyway.
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2020 #32
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    Me either. But there is no pictures of the front of the 5th wheel
     
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  4. Aug 3, 2020 #33
    Midnightrider909

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    Yeah. All the parts where it could be built up behind the jaw are not accessible by scraper. I’ll do what I can though
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2020 #34
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    Ill post one later
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2020 #35
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    Theres gap in that picture. Mine was pushing out grease from the sides, couldn’t keep it on there. As I understand, they wear on the sides, if poorly maintained.

    I had a front to back slip - thought it was driveline until I’d eliminated all other possibilities.

    Do you have trouble keeping grease on it?
     
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  8. Aug 3, 2020 #36
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    Holland FW17
    That's the OP's fith wheel.(i think......lol)
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2020 #37
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    @Midnightrider909
    look at the video at the 48 second mark.
    If it is a Holland FW 17 as i suspect you can see where they put the tag with the serial number.
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2020 #38
    Midnightrider909

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    No. It’s way too greasy as it is. I use a little lucas 5th wheel lube whenever a hook a new trailer.
     
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  11. Aug 3, 2020 #39
    Midnightrider909

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    I think I might have some front to back slip too. Here’s some pics:
     

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  12. Aug 3, 2020 #40
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    I don’t have a lift. I did see a stretched spring attached to the jaw. That might be the problem.
     
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