[AT] new tractor hauler

[Steve W.]

Could you convert it to surge brakes? Or possibly put electrics on one
axle and have surge on the other. Then have a way to lock out the surge
brakes. That way you could use it with any tow vehicle even if it
doesn't have a controller on it. Just a thought.

Steve Williams

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Folske" <dfolske at nccray.net>
To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
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Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 9:58 AM
Subject: RE: [AT] new tractor hauler


> The trailer has the master cylinder and vacuum booster on it with two
> hoses which are supposed to connect to the tow truck. One is vacuum
> supply the other is the vacuum control. To keep the brakes as they are
I
> would need the control unit for the tow vehicle. I will probably
switch
> to an electric actuator so I can use it with almost any tow vehicle. I
> have two Ford 4x4 diesels and a short wheel base KB-5 International
that
> I hope to repower this summer and use for a tow vehicle. I think it
will
> be cheaper to put on an electric actuator on the trailer than to
convert
> all my potential tow vehicles to vacuum. Thanks though, I'll keep it
in
> mind.
> Dan
>
>
> >
> > Dan how is this unit made up. I have a older hydrovac from a truck
the
> one
> > that was mounted under the truck and suppled its pressure from the
> small
> > master cylinder on fire wall or in floor. I belive it has a master
> > cylinder
> > and the vacuum booster on it. If it would work could make you a real
> good
> > deal.
> > R Fink
> > PA
>
>
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