Power Steering Problems

[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_
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> , "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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