Power Steering Problems

[ridgemede310]

I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the
answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.

The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against
in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure
I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?

Graham
Baltimore, MD
83 FC-35

[Mike Hohnstein]

Probably need to tighten the belt. It can be done from the bottom. Not easily,
but it can be done. If the pump area is too nasty to see the bolts and such, a
couple of cans of brake kleen will reveal most of what you need to see. You
will of course place a drain pan under the pump while cleaning.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: ridgemede310
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 11:25 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Power Steering Problems


I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the
answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.

The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against
in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure
I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?

Graham
Baltimore, MD
83 FC-35





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[pattypape]

Check the fluid level before calling the mobile Guy.
There may be a power steerng fluid leak.

Bill 88 Fc Michigan



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ridgemede310"
wrote:
>
> I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
> after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what
the
> answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
> confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
>
> The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
> 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
> stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
> moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
> in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
> wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
> fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
> was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
> seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
> location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up
against
> in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
> like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not
sure
> I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?
>
> Graham
> Baltimore, MD
> 83 FC-35
>

[ebirder2000@...]

You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight to
stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough power
steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when the
coach has some movement, forward or backwards.

Steve Anderson
79 FC 35
Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass.


In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
winstonnews@... writes:




Hi
I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the
steering much while stationery..steering much while stationery..
mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed...
otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the
steering box tightened more than once.

Rose Mary
82 FC 35
JP's White Bird
near Sacramento at present

--- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
(mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) , "ridgemede310"
wrote:
>
> I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
> after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the
> answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
> confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
>
> The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
> 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
> stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
> moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
> in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
> wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
> fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
> was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
> seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
> location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against
> in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
> like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure
> I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?
>
> Graham
> Baltimore, MD
> 83 FC-35
>







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[Rose Mary]

Hi
I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the
steering much while stationery...or so I was previously told.
mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed...
otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the
steering box tightened more than once.

Rose Mary
82 FC 35
JP's White Bird
near Sacramento at present


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ridgemede310"
wrote:
>
> I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
> after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the
> answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
> confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
>
> The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
> 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
> stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
> moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
> in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
> wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
> fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
> was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
> seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
> location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against
> in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
> like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure
> I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?
>
> Graham
> Baltimore, MD
> 83 FC-35
>

[ebirder2000@...]

When we arrived here Monday, it was beautifully clear and 65. Yesterday
evening at dusk, the wind came up gusting 20 to 25 and the temperature dropped
to
mid 40's. It has continued to blow pretty hard all day today and this
evening with the temperature remaining in mid 40 to low 40's. We are parked in
the
River Palms upper parking lot. We have a gorgeous view but there is no way we
could sit outside to enjoy it. We are moving up to Las Vegas Saturday to
meet our daughter for Christmas Sunday morning. We made a trial run to Vegas
today. Windy and 46 degrees.
I don't know what type of work you plan but outside work will be not so
pleasant.

Steve Anderson
79 FC 35



In a message dated 12/21/2007 7:34:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
curtsprenger@... writes:




Steve,

How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a few miles
south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next week to do
some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while.

On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, <_ebirder2000@ebirder_ (mailto:ebirder2000@...)
> wrote:

> You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight
> to
> stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough
> power
> steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when
> the
> coach has some movement, forward or backwards.
>
> Steve Anderson
> 79 FC 35
> Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass.
>
>
> In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> _winstonnews@winstonne_ (mailto:winstonnews@...)
writes:
>
> Hi
> I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the
> steering much while stationery.. steering much while station
> mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed...
> otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the
> steering box tightened more than once.
>
> Rose Mary
> 82 FC 35
> JP's White Bird
> near Sacramento at present
>
> --- In _WanderlodgeForum@ --- In _Wan
> (mailto:_WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
(mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) )
> , "ridgemede310"
> wrote:
> >
> > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
> > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the
> > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
> > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
> >
> > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
> > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
> > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
> > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
> > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
> > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
> > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
> > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
> > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
> > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against
> > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
> > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure
> > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?
> >
> > Graham
> > Baltimore, MD
> > 83 FC-35
> >
>
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>
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Anaheim Hills, CA

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[ebirder2000@...]

Too T


In a message dated 12/21/2007 8:42:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
marvwheeler@... writes:




Steve:

You might as well be in Poulsbo.

Marv
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
(mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) , ebirder2000@, ebir
>
> When we arrived here Monday, it was beautifully clear and 65.
Yesterday
> evening at dusk, the wind came up gusting 20 to 25 and the
temperature dropped to
> mid 40's. It has continued to blow pretty hard all day today and
this
> evening with the temperature remaining in mid 40 to low 40's. We
are parked in the
> River Palms upper parking lot. We have a gorgeous view but there
is no way we
> could sit outside to enjoy it. We are moving up to Las Vegas
Saturday to
> meet our daughter for Christmas Sunday morning. We made a trial
run to Vegas
> today. Windy and 46 degrees.
> I don't know what type of work you plan but outside work will be
not so
> pleasant.
>
> Steve Anderson
> 79 FC 35
>
>
>
> In a message dated 12/21/2007 7:34:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard
Time,
> curtsprenger@ curtsp
>
>
>
>
> Steve,
>
> How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a
few miles
> south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next
week to do
> some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while.
>
> On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, <_ebirder2000@_ebirder2
(mailto:ebirder2000(mailt
> > wrote:
>
> > You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very
tight
> > to
> > stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't
enough
> > power
> > steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the
wheels when
> > the
> > coach has some movement, forward or backwards.
> >
> > Steve Anderson
> > 79 FC 35
> > Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass.
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard
Time,
> > _winstonnews@ _winstonnews@winstonne_ _wins
> writes:
> >
> > Hi
> > I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to
crank the
> > steering much while stationery.. steering much while station
> > mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed...
> > otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the
> > steering box tightened more than once.
> >
> > Rose Mary
> > 82 FC 35
> > JP's White Bird
> > near Sacramento at present
> >
> > --- In _WanderlodgeForum@ --- In _Wan
> > (mailto:_Wanderlodg (mailto:_Wander (mailto:_Wa
> (mailto:_WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
(mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) ) WanderlodgeForWan>
> > , "ridgemede310"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35,
and
> > > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know
what the
> > > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts
to
> > > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
> > >
> > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less
then a
> > > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the
wheel
> > > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling.
When
> > > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when
parking
> > > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn
of the
> > > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all
worked
> > > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different
story. I
> > > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making
what
> > > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a
different
> > > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up
against
> > > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year &
weather, I'd
> > > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but
not sure
> > > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is
this?
> > >
> > > Graham
> > > Baltimore, MD
> > > 83 FC-35
> > >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Curt Sprenger
> 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> Anaheim Hills, CA
>
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[Curt Sprenger]

Steve,

How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a few miles
south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next week to do
some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while.

On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, wrote:

> You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very tight
> to
> stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't enough
> power
> steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels when
> the
> coach has some movement, forward or backwards.
>
> Steve Anderson
> 79 FC 35
> Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass.
>
>
> In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> winstonnews@... writes:
>
> Hi
> I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the
> steering much while stationery..steering much while stationery..
> mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed...
> otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the
> steering box tightened more than once.
>
> Rose Mary
> 82 FC 35
> JP's White Bird
> near Sacramento at present
>
> --- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
> (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com)
> , "ridgemede310"
> wrote:
> >
> > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
> > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know what the
> > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
> > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
> >
> > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
> > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
> > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
> > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
> > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
> > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
> > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
> > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
> > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
> > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against
> > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
> > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not sure
> > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?
> >
> > Graham
> > Baltimore, MD
> > 83 FC-35
> >
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--
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1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA


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[Marv & Jean]

Steve:

You might as well be in Poulsbo.

Marv
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ebirder2000@... wrote:
>
> When we arrived here Monday, it was beautifully clear and 65.
Yesterday
> evening at dusk, the wind came up gusting 20 to 25 and the
temperature dropped to
> mid 40's. It has continued to blow pretty hard all day today and
this
> evening with the temperature remaining in mid 40 to low 40's. We
are parked in the
> River Palms upper parking lot. We have a gorgeous view but there
is no way we
> could sit outside to enjoy it. We are moving up to Las Vegas
Saturday to
> meet our daughter for Christmas Sunday morning. We made a trial
run to Vegas
> today. Windy and 46 degrees.
> I don't know what type of work you plan but outside work will be
not so
> pleasant.
>
> Steve Anderson
> 79 FC 35
>
>
>
> In a message dated 12/21/2007 7:34:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard
Time,
> curtsprenger@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Steve,
>
> How cold is it over there? Day time temperatures? I have a home a
few miles
> south of Laughlin, about 18 miles, and plan to go over there next
week to do
> some TLC work. Maybe I should put that off for a while.
>
> On Dec 21, 2007 5:35 PM, <_ebirder2000@ebirder_
(mailto:ebirder2000@...)
> > wrote:
>
> > You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very
tight
> > to
> > stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't
enough
> > power
> > steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the
wheels when
> > the
> > coach has some movement, forward or backwards.
> >
> > Steve Anderson
> > 79 FC 35
> > Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass.
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard
Time,
> > _winstonnews@winstonne_ (mailto:winstonnews@...)
> writes:
> >
> > Hi
> > I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to
crank the
> > steering much while stationery.. steering much while station
> > mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed...
> > otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the
> > steering box tightened more than once.
> >
> > Rose Mary
> > 82 FC 35
> > JP's White Bird
> > near Sacramento at present
> >
> > --- In _WanderlodgeForum@ --- In _Wan
> > (mailto:_WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
> (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) WanderlodgeForWan>)
> > , "ridgemede310"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35,
and
> > > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know
what the
> > > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts
to
> > > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
> > >
> > > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less
then a
> > > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the
wheel
> > > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling.
When
> > > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when
parking
> > > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn
of the
> > > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all
worked
> > > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different
story. I
> > > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making
what
> > > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a
different
> > > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up
against
> > > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year &
weather, I'd
> > > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but
not sure
> > > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is
this?
> > >
> > > Graham
> > > Baltimore, MD
> > > 83 FC-35
> > >
> >
> > ************ **** **** ************************
> >
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> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Curt Sprenger
> 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> Anaheim Hills, CA
>
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>
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[ridgemede310]

Thanks everyone for the replies! I do still get some squealing and
resistance when turning the wheel when moving slowly. And the
previous owner mentioned that there is a small PS leak, so looks like
I do have some work to do in that area, but the problem doesn't appear
as critical as I originally though. Have a great holiday!

Graham
83 FC 35
Baltimore, MD

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ebirder2000@... wrote:
>
> You have it right Rose Mary. It does help to have the belts very
tight to
> stop the squeals and slipping but, at a stop, there just isn't
enough power
> steering to move the wheels. You should only be turning the wheels
when the
> coach has some movement, forward or backwards.
>
> Steve Anderson
> 79 FC 35
> Presently in Laughlin, Nevada. freezin my ass.
>
>
> In a message dated 12/21/2007 3:26:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> winstonnews@... writes:
>
>
>
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> Hi
> I thought this was the norm? thought we weren't supposed to crank the
> steering much while stationery..steering much while stationery..
> mine squeaks and moans when turning sharp at very low speed...
> otherwise works fine, though have had to have the bolts on the
> steering box tightened more than once.
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> Rose Mary
> 82 FC 35
> JP's White Bird
> near Sacramento at present
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> --- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
> (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) , "ridgemede310"
> wrote:
> >
> > I'm having a problem with the power steering on my '83 FC-35, and
> > after looking through the archives I'm afraid I probably know
what the
> > answer is, but being a "new" BB owner; just wanted the experts to
> > confirm my suspicions of needing a new or rebuilt PS pump.
> >
> > The problem I'm having is that I can only turn the wheel less then a
> > 1/4 turn when the coach is stationary. Beyond that point, the wheel
> > stiffens up, accompanied by some loud squealing and growling. When
> > moving, it seems to work ok, but at low speeds (such as when parking
> > in a tight spot) it doesn't want to turn more then a 1/4 turn of the
> > wheel. When I took a test drive prior to purchasing it, all worked
> > fine during the brief trip. Now however, it's a different story. I
> > was able to back the coach into it's storage spot by making what
> > seemed like a 30-point turn, but I need to move it to a different
> > location soon and I'm at somewhat of a loss as to what I'm up against
> > in terms of the repair. Considering the time of year & weather, I'd
> > like to get a mobile mechanic out to look at it if I can, but not
sure
> > I'd have much luck with that. How involved of a R&R job is this?
> >
> > Graham
> > Baltimore, MD
> > 83 FC-35
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