From: Jim (W7LS@BLARG.net)
Date: Thu Aug 04 2005 - 08:14:28 PDT
I recall that the mil valves on the back of my deuce were goofy, in that when the handle was inline, flow was off. When perpendicular, it was on. That's not standard for industial valves. Threw me, a few times. Jim
On Thu, Aug 04, 2005 at 6:44am Ron <rojoha@adelphia.net> wrote:
> Are the valves on the back of the deuce REALLY open? With the hoses detached
> and the pluggy/levery things off, open and close the EMERGENCY valve to see
> which way is open. LOUD continues hissing is open.
> Once ya got that established, try swapping the hoses from what you tried
> the last time. Yellow to red, red to yellow. Try to move.
> Make sure the hand brake levers are off too.
> Report back.
> Enquiring minds want to know....
>
> Ronzo
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry Lane" <tlane@mobynet.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: 04 August, 2005 08:36
> Subject: [MV] air brake question?
>
>
> > List,
> > > I hooked up the air brake hoses and was going to take it for a spin
> > behind the truck and the brakes were locked up tight. No move!!! I
> > hooked up hoses yellow to yellow and red to red. I had to bleed the
> > little tank under the trlr to release it. What is wrong with the
> > system? What do I need to adjust so the brakes don't lock up when air
> > lines are attached? Is it as simple as adjusting the shoes?
> > Thanks,
> > terry Lane
>
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