Power steering

[davidkerryedwards]

Andy:
Please let me know how things turn out. I too had thought that a
greater volume of fluid might help deal with the heat but like you I
haven't been capable of imagining a better location for the reservoir.
I read the technical bulletin on Redline Synthetic Power Steering
fluid and it indicated that it was superior in dealing with high
temperatures. That made me think that a fluid change might help. Did
Bab mention using synthetic fluids?
How much bigger is the reservoir and how much did it cost? If I do
anything with my hoses I'll probably change them out to high pressure
hoses if it is possible to do that. Do you think the fittings at the
bottom of the reservoir (old and new one) permit installation of high
pressure hose fittings?

By the way, in the documentation from BlueBird in my bluebox there was
a mention of a recall on the steering which was checked on my coach
but it didn't describe the problem that resulted in the recall.

Kerry
82 Fc 35
Denver


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:
>
> Hey Kerry,
>
> It seems like we FC owners are all cursed with Power Steering
> problems! I'm going through the same thing with my 83' FC-35.
>
> I contacted a company called Bab Steering in California. Phone
> #800-783-5222. Was recommended to them by people on this list.
>
> They are very knowlegeable. Bill and Gary are very helpful.
>
> Bill sent me a new pump and a larger, vented reservior. He said the
> larger reservoir might help cool the fluid.
>
> I'm in the process of installing them right now.
>
> I also don't like the location of the stock reservior right above the
> engine. Its in a great place to absorb heat! Problem is - I don't
> know where else to mount it, unless you are willing to remove your AC
> compressor. Given the fact it is 100+ degrees here, I'm not ready for
> that!
>
> Also, I was unable to find a plate in drivers floor to access my
> steering box below. Instead, I opened up the front swing headlight
> plate and accessed the steering box pressure fitting from there. I
> then removed the batteries from the tray and removed the non-pressure
> hose from there.
>
> Hope that helps Kerry!
>
> Andy
> 83 FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>
>