Bolt Sheared Off on Slide Rod
So, I guess the "age" demons are playing with us on our new (used) coach (1999 model). Nothing major, but we noticed that the living room/kitchen slide went out one-sided....we could get it to go out...
Forum Discussion
fcooper wrote:
If this is where the square drive rod mates to the round rod on a powergear electric slide, you want to find a grade 8 bolt long enough so that the shoulder of the bolt covers both areas where the shear stress is located. It's ok to use a few washers on the threads if required as long as you have clearance.
Once you find the right bolt, buy a few spares.
Realignment is fairly easy. Get the slide fully extended and use a large crescent wrench on the square tube. You should be able to flex it enough to allow the alignment and get the bolt/nut installed. I've had several break until I learned about the grade 8 bolt with the shoulder long enough to keep the threaded portion away from the shear stress area.
Fred
Fred,
I'm not familiar with the system but are you sure that it is a good idea to install a beefier bolt in a location that is supposed to "shear" if there is an obstruction? Isn't that like putting in a larger fuse in an electrical circuit? Perhaps if the bolt shears off, if it was designed that way, it is to protect from greater damage if it does not shear.
