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Belly dump trouble

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by stdkjoe, Oct 8, 2022.

  1. Oct 8, 2022 #1
    stdkjoe

    stdkjoe Bobtail Member

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    Hello, if this is not the right group, could someone please tell me the correct one. Ok so here is my question, my belly dump was working great on Friday, I went to use it the next monday and I noticed the clam shell was open a bit, 2-3 inches and I could not get the clam shell to open or close. Any ideas on where to start looking for the problem?
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2022 #2
    okiedokie

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    Air operates the rams on the gates. Enough air pressure?
     
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  4. Oct 8, 2022 #3
    okiedokie

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    Short store. Had a load of 3/4 minus in a belly. Going down a surface street at the edge of town and blew a air line on the gate. This guy got a load of gravel on his driveway for free.
     
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  5. Oct 8, 2022 #4
    lester

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    Probably electrical problem. Get the test light out and make sure you are getting power to solenoid
     
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  7. Oct 9, 2022 #5
    stdkjoe

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    Thank you for all the input, the screen in the supply air valve on the trailer was completely plugged
     
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  8. Oct 9, 2022 #6
    REO6205

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    Thanks for letting us know.
     
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