Cranking TC650. HELP PLEASE

dgknows

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san jose bay area
Ok picked up a 2012 Northstar tc650. Seller opened and closed few times. I just tried to open my self. I don’t think I had the crank inserted all the way and realized one corner was stuck. ( yes unbuckled) Walked out and freed the corner and started to crank. Seemed hard. Lifted few inches and crank gears sheared of. And roof is a few inches up. It’s in the backyard
NOW WHAT!!!
HELP:/
i had tent trailers for years.
slide in camper
Camp trailer
But
first pop up truck camper

thanks for your help:)
Don
 
From what I understand, the gear/crank connection is sacrificial point in case of sticking..... unfortunately. I think you're looking at supporting the roof to release tension and drilling into the gear and inserting a screw to remove gear. All with a fair bit of penetrating fluid for good measure. Replacement cranks should be available, or, if you can braze, that was the original connection. Good luck
 

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