[HELP] 42009 Outriggers

[Hrafn]

So you are saying the Tan color makes a difference in friction?

(Swapping tan colored parts below for original blue ones)

Your photos aren't coming through, but yes, blue pins are friction pins and tan ones are non-friction ones. It makes a big difference.

[gbshuler]

Your photos aren't coming through, but yes, blue pins are friction pins and tan ones are non-friction ones. It makes a big difference.

Thanks! (So much for creating a flickr account. I'll have to research how to post a link to a photo - didn't see a way to load an image.)

[DeaconSlim]

I know this is an old thread, but it came up in google and is somewhat relevant to my question.

 

I decided to rebuild my Mobile Crane Mk II and just finished book 5.  Just as the previous poster had stated, I noticed a problem when trying to use the outrigger motor functions.  I can raise and lower all 4 outriggers, but only the front left outrigger extends outward when using that function.  

I figured out that the back outriggers don't extend because I missed the small gear in Book 1, Step 60, which converts the axle movement to the back outriggers.

I haven't figured out where the problem is with the right outrigger on the front, as I'm struggling with what steps to take next.

(EDIT:  Book 2, Step 29, the large tan Gear, I put 1 on, not 2, so only one side of the front works.  I was able to sneak the missing gear from the back in, so 3 outriggers are working, but I don't see an easy way to access the gear setup from Book 2, Step 29.  

Can anyone help with some steps to get in there and place that gear?)

 

Edited October 7, 2017 by DeaconSlim