Bħal kull biċċa oħra ta 'tagħmir tat-trakkijiet, il-ħames roti jeħtieġu regolari spezzjoni, maintenance, and repair. Often, problems found during inspection can be attributed to the same component. Below, we’ll discuss what the most common fifth wheel repair is and give you some quick and simple tips for how to fix it.

JOST TAPE Partijiet tal-karru tal-kits tat-tiswija tal-ħames rota 37C

LIEMA PARTI TAL-ĦAMES ROTA GĦANDHA BŻONN L-AKTAR KOMUNI TWASSAL?

Il-parti tal-ħames rota li l-aktar komunement teħtieġ tiswija hija l-pjanċa ta 'fuq. The top plate is a horseshoe-shaped plate that’s attached to the main frame of the vehicle. It offers trailers and cargo a secure connecting point for heavy loads. 

Why is the top plate the most common fifth wheel repair? It’s under intense stress while in use. This high stress can damage the plate and normal wear can break down internal, smaller components like lock xedaq u inserzjonijiet ta 'ċirku kuxxin, bushings, release handles, and more to the point of replacement. You may also struggle with fifth wheel top plate troubles if your coupling attempts aren’t in compliance with JOST’s Operating Instructions or the industry standard TMC RMP-654.

Dawn il-possibilitajiet kollha juru għaliex is-segwitu ta' standards u li tkun proattiv dwar l-ispezzjonijiet u l-manutenzjoni huwa essenzjali.

SOLUZZJONI TA' PROBLEMI: KIF GĦANDEK SPEzzjoNA U SWIJA PLAT TA' FUQ IL-ĦAMES ROTA

Jekk ikollok xi kwistjoni bil-pjanċa ta 'fuq tal-ħames rota tiegħek, hawn huma l-passi li tista' tieħu biex tiddijanjostika u tirranġa l-problema.

1. REVIEW THE TOP PLATE’S SURFACE

Pull the release handle out and hang it on the release notch; it must be flat and straight. Then ensure the adjusting screw shows ⅜” to 1 ½” of threads. If it shows less or more than that, there is an issue. 

If no issue is found, scrape any excess grease from the top plate surface’s recessed center. Check the cushion ring insert for any chipping or damage, and make sure the locking bar tip protrudes further into the throat than the coupling guide lugs.

2. IRREVI L-LEVER BIL-BUSHING TAĦT IL-PLAT TA' FUQ

You can also inspect your top plate and diagnose any issues by looking underneath it. First, verify that the lever with the bushing is in appropriate condition and position. Then check the pivot bolts to ensure there’s one washer between the lever and castellated nut on each of them. Finally, check the release handle attachments to ensure proper attachment.

3. UŻA LOCK TESTER BIEX TIċċEKKJA L-OPERAZZJONI

It-tielet u l-aħħar spezzjoni hija li tuża tester tal-lock biex tiċċekkja l-operat. Ibda billi ingaġġa l-għodda tat-test tal-qfil biex tissakkar il-ħames rota, imbagħad ivverifika li l-manku tar-rilaxx ikun fil-pożizzjoni msakkra (Link tad-Dokument). 

Ukoll, innota x-xedaq tal-qfil u l-pożizzjonament tal-bar tal-qfil. Ix-xedaq tas-serratura għandu jaċċetta l-kingpin u jdur bis-sħiħ. Il-bar tal-qfil għandu jaqsam kompletament il-gerżuma. Jekk waħda minn dawn il-pożizzjonijiet ma tkunx korretta, ibdel ix-Xdaq, il-Lieva jew il-Manku tar-Rilaxx bil-ħsara. 

Once you’ve determined what is worn or damaged, you can either fix or replace it. 

Watch dan il-video jew niżżel dan gwida għas-soluzzjoni tal-problemi għal aktar informazzjoni, viżwali, u partijiet tat-tiswija tal-pjanċa ta 'fuq maħżuna b'mod komuni f'JOST. 

REPAIR VS. REPLACE: HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME FOR A NEW FIFTH WHEEL

In many cases, a quick top plate repair can get your fifth wheel back and better than ever. However, there are some instances where a repair won’t do enough and it’s time to completely replace your fifth wheel. 

Kif tkun taf liema huwa l-aħjar? Segwi dawn il-linji gwida. 

Tiswija jekk: 

• Il-pjanċa ta 'fuq tiegħek għadha l-aktar f'kundizzjoni tajba, u soluzzjoni ta' malajr jew sempliċi terġa 'lura għan-normal. 
• Il-pjanċa ta 'fuq tiegħek turi xi xedd iżda xorta għandha skanalaturi tajba tal-grass u l-ebda ħsara li ma tistax tiġi salvata.

Ibdel jekk: 

• Il-wiċċ tal-pjanċa ta’ fuq tiegħek jintlibes sal-kanal tal-grass fi kwalunkwe punt (ara l-paġna 1, Punt 1, Figura 1 ta’ dan id-dokument).
• Your top plate’s casting is cracked.