>I just purchased a 1981 Lionel tent trailer. I put it up successfully a few
>weeks ago but now it will not stay up. The lock beside the crank handle
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> Shawn
Thanks, I will try that but the lock is enclosed by a gear box which is also
connected to the bar of the winch. I will let you know.
SHawn
> WD40 on the locking ratchet maybe??
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>> Shawn
asadi - 10 Jul 2007 16:11 GMT
You should have some safety posts..so the top won't come crashing down if
the lock fails...
john
> Thanks, I will try that but the lock is enclosed by a gear box which is
> also connected to the bar of the winch. I will let you know.
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>>> Shawn
Shawn Marsh - 15 Jul 2007 01:42 GMT
I cut three posts and it is working great! Thanks for the suggestion!
> You should have some safety posts..so the top won't come crashing down if
> the lock fails...
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>>>> Shawn