Removing the Power Steering Gearbox, 78 FC33; 3208

[Dan]

I picked up a Krikit belt tension meter this afternoon. How much
tension should there be on the PS belt?

Thanks,

Danny
FC33, 1978
San Jose, CA


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
>
> Danny forgot to add that you want the type 1 Kriket
> tool. http://tinyurl.com/e3nz4
> http://www.9xauto.com/tentiontool.htm
> For the tool that you use to spread the pullys while you get the
> exact adjustment with the Kriket I made my own out of some oak
blocks
> cut into a semi circle and threaded all rod and nuts. Allows you
to
> easily spread the pullys to the exact spacing necessary to set the
> tension you need to measure with the Kriket. You can buy a set of
> these blocks at JC whitney but I cant remember the part number.
>
> Tom Warner
> Vernon Center,Ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 09:09 PM 6/15/2006, you wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the advice. First thing - I'll check the belt numbers
and
> >buy a tensionometer and tensioner. Darn good advice.
> >
> >But, I am of the notion that I should be able to turn while still,
> >without noise (especially on gravel). Here's why:
> >
> >1.) the power steering pump rebuilder said, with 12,000 lbs on the
> >front wheels, the pressure required to turn the non-rolling wheels
> >should be about 600 psi (the pump is good for 1700 psi.)
> >
> >2.) in 1978, who would pay over $100k for a coach that is harmed
by a
> >function so crucial to maneuvering in tight spaces? - like when
> >parking in my tiny back yard? It doesn't make marketing sense to
me.
> >
> >That said - I agree that static turns should be avoided if at all
> >possible.
> >
> >Tom, thanks for your patience and great advice; much appreciated!
> >
> >Danny
> >1978 FC33
> >San Jose, CA
> >
> >--- In
> > 40yahoogroups.com>WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> >Tom Warner
> >wrote:
> > >
> > > Danny:
> > >
> > > 1. Dont turn the wheels when the coach is stationary.it puts to
> >high
> > > a load on the power steering pump and steering box. Only turn
the
> > > steering wheel when you start moving.
> > >
> > > 2. make sure you keep the power steering reservoir filled to
the
> > > proper level with no air pockets in it.
> > >
> > > 3. ALWAYS and I repeat ALWAYS ensure that you have the proper V
> >belt
> > > on the power steering pump.
> > >
> > > 4. ALWAYS tighten the V belt on the power steering pump to the
> > > proper belt tension. Tighten it to much and you wear out the
> > > bearings and cause leaks. Tighten it not enough and you risk
the
> >belt
> > > slipping wearing them out fast and lots of squealing.
> > >
> > > In my opinion (this is what I have always done) buy a Kriket
from
> > > NAPA or any other automotive store that carries them and use
it to
> > > properly tension each belt on the engine including the power
> >steering
> > > belt. Its the best money you could spend for the peace of mind
> > > knowing that you have done it right. Also buy a manual belt
> > > tightener so you can properly tighten the pullys and get the
right
> >V
> > > belt tension.
> > >
> > > tom warner
> > > Vernon Center,NY
> > > 1985 PT 40
> >
> >
>