Gears for my electric jack?

[DEWASSINC]

Hello. I'm a new member and this will be my first post.

I recently purchased an 1990 Excella 34'; and my wife and I love it. We are able to pull this puppy with our 2004 Dodge Dakota (a big bonus as we did not want to have to buy a new truck).

I currently have a problem with the electric jack. The large drive gear inside the box (connecting the motor to the shaft) is stripped. Looks like it's just a fiber gear.

Can anyone tell me where I can get a new gear? Does Airstream stock them from 1990? Are there third party Airstream parts suppliers I should contact? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Jimmy100]

Chances are good that it's an H&H Engineering (Division of Barker) jack. Call them at 269-965-2371. There s/b a model # on the case so they can identify it. My experience has been excellent with them for a vintage jack, either parts or clutch rebuilding.

[DEWASSINC]

Hey Jimmy, thanks for the response. I gave H&H a call and they do carry those fiber gears. And better still; they actually have a local representative here in Waterloo, Ontario. I called him and he has the part - I will pick it up tomorrow.

As a new member with his first post, I'm super pleased. These do work - I'll be using these forums a lot in the future.

Again, many thanks Jimmy. You've solved my problem.

Dave.

[Wsmith]

Originally Posted by DEWASSINC

Hey Jimmy, thanks for the response. I gave H&H a call and they do carry those fiber gears. And better still; they actually have a local representative here in Waterloo, Ontario. I called him and he has the part - I will pick it up tomorrow.

As a new member with his first post, I'm super pleased. These do work - I'll be using these forums a lot in the future.

Again, many thanks Jimmy. You've solved my problem.

Dave.

You will need to set the limit switches to prevent it from stripping again. I haven't done it in years so don't remember the details.

[vswingfield]

I have attached a pdf of the H & H Superjack Manual. It has drawings of the jack as well as instructions on setting the limit switches (re-timing).

[Aviator]

Thanks for posting this. I recently replaced mine, but didn't retime it, and now it doesn't retract fully.

[Aage]

Howdy and welcome to Airforums.com, Dave! As you have already seen, no question goes unanswered here for long

The only comment I would add regarding the jack is that when you read the manual, you will see that another reason the gears might strip is a lack of grease in it.

OK, so now the all-important question: where are all the photos of your trailer!?? Inside outside, all over, if you don't mind. I'm totally jealous of those three extra feet you have over me.