Many, not all of the connectors are designed to "spin", to keep them from kinking. Think of the connector between the Fuel Pump hose and Nozzle. Make sure the threads are not turning inside of the fitting. When in doubt, have a qualified individual check it out to make sure it is "normal".
Many, not all of the connectors are designed to "spin", to keep them from kinking. Think of the connector between the Fuel Pump hose and Nozzle. Make sure the threads are not turning inside of the fitting. When in doubt, have a qualified individual check it out to make sure it is "normal".
^^^^ This - and the pre-trip leakdown.
Might want to push in the Trailer Air Supply (leaving the tractor parking brake on), and see if you have any leaks at the fitting. This would probably show up during your Pre-Trip Brake Test when you hook a trailer (part of the reason WE DO THAT in the first place).
Rick
Pre-Trip Brake Test
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Okay sounds normal then. I haven't notices any air leakage and everything seems to be doing what it's supposed to. I just don't remember the fitting moving like that before, and the blue line doesn't move at all.
Could be that they are both turning style gladhands and one is stuck. Or they originally were both the fixed style, and one got replaced a while ago with a turning style, and it was sticky until now. Look closely are they a matching set?
Look closely are they a matching set?
As far as I can tell they are. I've had this truck for about 4 months now. I recently took it in for a B Service. Maybe they switched it out, I don't know.
Um, I thought u were talking about a trailer connection swiveling. Never seen a swiveling gladhand connector on the hose end (I.e. tractor). Can't see what the purpose for that would be. Maybe have that checked out anyway; sure wouldn't want a hose popping off in the middle of a tight maneuver, if you know what I mean.
Um, I thought u were talking about a trailer connection swiveling. Never seen a swiveling gladhand connector on the hose end (I.e. tractor). Can't see what the purpose for that would be. Maybe have that checked out anyway; sure wouldn't want a hose popping off in the middle of a tight maneuver, if you know what I mean.
Yep, guess I could've been clearer. The odd thing now is that it doesn't spin anymore; now it's stationary again. I'll just chalk it up to weird stuff we have to deal with and keep an eye on it...
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Hi all... I noticed this morning that the glad hand connector on my emergency (red) brake lines spins. It doesn't appear to be getting looser or anything, but the blue line connector doesn't turn and the red one didn't either until recently. Any ideas?
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