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Re: [GMCnet] Bent bogie arm [message #245726 is a reply to message #245724] Sat, 29 March 2014 23:30 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Ken,

You've got a point; Jake could just install a shutoff valve and Schrader valve at the bag inlet and inflate the bags with enough
pressure to get the 14" ground clearance and then shut them off. I assume the 14" inch clearance is because a GMC is a roll on roll
off shipment.

My concerns would be:

1) how much pressure would have to be applied to the bags to raise his GMC enough to meet the 14" ground clearance.

2) the length of time the air bags would be at that pressure.

3) if an air bag did bleed down would anyone on the ship or on the docks when it arrived in Finland know how to air them back up?

4) if an air bag were to blow in transit how would it be repaired on the ship?

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Burton
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 2:52 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bent bogie arm

Rob,

I do not see much difference between the bags and the tires. If the tires have a slow leak they will also have to be aired up upon
arrival. A set of shutoff valves and Schrader's or just Schrader's would do the trick. If they are worried so much about leaking
airbags that they want a solid solution, then what do they want done about the tires?

Maybe fill them with concrete.

Ken



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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
 
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