Removing the Power Steering Gearbox, 78 FC33; 3208

[Dan]

Thanks Tom. Admittedly, inexperience is playing a role here. But;

On gravel, not rolling, high effort and belt noise. More when
turning left.

Steering returns easily to center when driving, suggesting
suspension is free of binding.

Bleeding procedure repeated several times (started engine,
immediately turn wheel slightly each direction)

New pump 1yr ago. Same pump rebuilt and tested 10 days ago.

Blunder: On the eve of purchase (three weeks ago) it made the noise.
I tightened the PS belt. Seller was at the wheel, bird on cement,
static - he turned lock to lock no noise - perfect! Then the seller
kept turning back and forth quickly (3 cycles) - before I could get
him to stop, it began making noise again. I checked fluid; canister
was extremely hot, with less than a half an inch of fluid in the
bottom of the reservior.

I am thinking box seal(s) overheated and failed, as warned about in
the TRW manual. I hope I'm wrong!

Thanks

Danny
FC33 1978
San Jose, CA

(I am interested in the specs you mentioned "off forum". I can be
reached at 1-800-231-6861. Thanks)












--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> When I see a comment like this Danny I wonder what is motivating
the
> person to even want to remove the gearbox? Have you, or a
> professional that understands completely the front suspension of
the
> Bluebird carefully inspected the suspension and made absolutely
sure
> that the gearbox is even part of the problem? You can end up
causing
> more problems then you resolve if you do not know how to properly
> troubleshoot possible defects in the bluebird.
>
> Do you have the manufacturers technical information on the front
> suspension including the gearbox? If you dont I have it to share
with
> you off forum/
>
> Tom Warner
> Vernon Center,NY
> 1985 PT 40
>
>
>
> At 01:24 AM 6/15/2006, you wrote:
>
> >Has anyone out there been brave enough to R&R the PS gearbox? If
so,
> >I'd like to hear the removal procedure / sequence.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Danny
> >FC33 1978
> >San Jose, CA
> >
> >
>
>
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