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Subject Topic: AL-KO 2004 Handle position Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonSmithRC
19/3/2016 at 1:33pm
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Hi All,
We bought a 2003 Bailey Ranger about 18 months ago and have always been able to fully lower the stabiliser handle.
I have just replaced the friction pads in the towing head (and adjusted the shims according to the instructions) and now the handle will barely go past 45 degrees.

The alko instructions say to close with one hand only and "simply press the stabiliser handle down as far as it will go"

It now feels like its not closing enough or is that just because its never been right?

Thanks.


PersonPickled Onion
19/3/2016 at 5:19pm
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Is your towball 50mm as the odd one is different? It should get tight but still go down.

Dave

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PersonTaylor56
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Try without the shims.


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20/3/2016 at 10:20am
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You should of noted the position of the shims while removing the pads one at a time if you did note this then just refit in the same order and should be no problem.
often there is only a shim on one pad confusing people.
Also check shims are not stuck (Rusted) in position.when changing pads there should be no need to reset the shims if it was working correctly before hand.
Are the pads catching in the housing a light rub around the edge of the pad with wet/dry and a light lube on the pad shaft helps.


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21/3/2016 at 9:48pm
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Ok. Ball is 49.84mm so it's not that.

I have shimmed the pads according to the instructions, on the old ones there were 2 shims either side.
I've followed the instructions and altered the shims to get the indicator arrows just at the start of the wear indicators where the arms start to feel resistance. Ended up with the shims set as they were (2 shims either side).

If I remove a shim each side, the arrows sit in the middle of the wear indicators but I can 'close' the handle - but surely this won't stabilise properly? :-/



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