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wa8yxm

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Posted: 08/08/22 04:52pm

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On my Power gear sometimes I'd let it "Jump" a tooth (Actually NOT recommended)

If I wished to do it right I'd run it out part way. then go down and pull a pin (Do not lose it) knock one gear "off track" adjust and restore gear to position. Restore washer/bushing (you need to be careful to not lose that) and the washer and pin.. I had enough practice I usually got it 1st Try.

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campermama

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Posted: 08/09/22 07:57am

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wa8yxm wrote:

Mine is way different then what you are describing! I only wish it was that easy!!

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campermama

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Posted: 08/12/22 08:35am

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So thought I would give an update......
Finally got my slide all "straightened" out! I eventually lifted both inner rails and was able to disengage the gear pack. I could not push the slide in though so got an RV guy to come help. Long story short.....some of the adjusting bolts were loose, so over time, each time I put the slide in and out it was moving out of adjustment a little bit at a time and till finally.....way out!

Needless to say, I consider myself now VERY knowledgeable on through frame slides!! So if any of you need help with one let me know.

MFL

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Posted: 08/12/22 09:37am

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Glad you got it all squared away! [emoticon]

It will be nice to have a competent tech on this forum again, that is knowledgeable in adjusting rack and pinion electric slide systems.

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Posted: 08/12/22 12:04pm

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there is a lot of information including operation installation and service manuals on through frame slideouts here that may be of help to some or just good to download for future reference

Through Frame Slideout Systems

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Posted: 08/12/22 02:28pm

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shastagary wrote:

Yup, unfortunately I could not find anything that would help me except some advice/ideas of others!

dougrainer

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Posted: 08/12/22 03:02pm

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Each slide rack should have a 1 inch square steel driveshaft going from each end of the motor to that gear pack. Just 1 1/4 inch bolt holds the shaft to the end drive on each end. Go to the end that has slipped and remove that bolt. Then take a post it note and adhere to the outside flange. A note on each end. Measure the end of the slide you did NOT remove the bolt from. Write that measurement down on the post it note. Go to the released side and take the same type measurement. It WILL be different. Push or pull this released slide to match the measurement from the other side. Then go back to where you pulled the bolt and use a crescent wrench to turn the square drive shaft just enough to align the 1/4 inch holes and reinstall the removed bolt and nut. run the room in and out a few inches and remeasure. The measurement should be within 1/4 inch or exact. IF NOT, the redo this procedure. Doug