Any one having trouble with the New Style roof hatches made by Specialty MFG? we are havine trouble with the latches cocking then the cam wont hold down the microswitch. Anyone else having this problem? This new problem has taken my mind off the electric crossgate they put out. more junk?
Had 8 of them distort the switch when the state inspector turned them. There needs to be a big arrow installed so as you are looking up at it, facing the rear of the bus, turn the lever to the LEFT. Although the newest ones cannot be turned the wrong way because of the design. SMC 8639 is the part # for the micro-switch if you need to replace it.
If you look the latch handle is crooked. It lays back and wont contact the micro switch. These new hatches are flimsy and have nothing to support the latch thru bolt. Looks like the bought an old fisher price toy maker to mold these. Remember the bowling pins?
Specialty is terrible. What is even worse is the new area representative.
It's too bad Specialty bought out Transpec, I'm sure those products will turn into garbage as well. I'm ordering Transpec roof hatches in everything as long as they are still available for purchase.
Trouble w/ New style Specialty Roof Hatch?
Posted - 04/17/2008 : 10:19:46 AM
