Eaton Power Steering Pump- 83FC

[Mike Hohnstein]

I used a Saginaw pump off a old medium duty Chevy truck and a steering box off
an old Louisville L8000 on the FC 31' gas I'm restoring. The retrofit was
pretty simple and required no welding, just a 1/2" adapter plate, that was
fabbed up on a burning table and four 3/4" bolts to the frame. It don't squeal
when I turn the wheel with the bird motionless, quite unlike the FC 35. I'm
pleasantly surprised and I might look into making the change to the 35. Saginaw
pumps are more plentiful than the limey piece BB used. When a new pump is
installed it is critical to thoroughly bleed all air out of the system before
placing in service.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Gregory OConnor
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 11:08 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Eaton Power Steering Pump- 83FC


Steve and Andy, I think the most strain on hoses and pumps, and
cause of early failure is when a driver turns the wheel in a
motionless bus. I fear a more powerful pump will allow a driver to
blow a hose or fitting too easy. Andy, come'on- pick up a mid size
wire feed welder. You will look at every project through a autodark.

Gregory O'Connor
94pt40
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:
>
> Thanks for posting this Steve, I'm about to do the same thing to my
83'.
>
> It seems that the power steering pump is the weakest part of the
3208
> powerplant.
>
> I just bought an 83 and drove it home from Ohio leaking power
steering
> fluid all the way.
>
> The ps pumps appear to be underdesigned for our coaches.
>
> I'm also worried that the placement of the reservior over the engine
> makes the fluid too hot - thus making the pump fail sooner.
>
> Has anybody upgraded their PS pump with a more heavy duty unit? Or
> have any modifications that actually worked well?
>
> Any help is appreciated for both Steve and myself!
>
> Andy Coleman
> FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve"
wrote:
> >
> > It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC.
Any
> > idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone
ever
> > just replaced the seals?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Steve H.
> > Kingwood Tx
> >
>







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