Speakking of Steering Boxes . . .

[Leroy Eckert]

Repost. The original is in cyber space --- On Mon, 8/25/08, Leroy Eckert wrote: From: Leroy Eckert Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Speakking of Steering Boxes . . . To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 2:34 PM I cannot imagine why synthetic 10w30 would not work, BUT I did not write the spec. Here are filter numbers I have; Parker Cannister filter-(about 18" long in line street side) Parker 925835 Donaldson P170073 BB 2122026 Reservoir filters(3 each)With original 10w30 sticker on top. Nelson 83284D Donaldson P550698 BB 2137065 I would think your application is the same but verify with Jesse in no manual in hand. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion --- On Mon, 8/25/08, Kurt Horvath wrote: From: Kurt Horvath Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Speakking of Steering Boxes . . . To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 2:21 PM Leroy, Wish I had a manual! Still waiting for a call back from Jessie @ BB. Checking on the 4TH FILTER. Do you think that 10w30 synthetic oil would be a problem in lieu of regular dino drippings:} Kurt Horvath 95 PT-42 10AC --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Leroy Eckert wrote: > > I try not to make it difficult. My BB manual has a specific red letter warning which calls for 10w30. It does not give me an option so that is what I use. That is not to say that others do not have other compatible oil options. Along with the three filters in the reservoir is a Parker filter in line on the street side of my coach that has a warning light on it up by the rear start switch which tells the owner if it is in bypass or plugged. That filter is about $100. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors > Dahlonega, GA > Royale Conversion > > --- On Mon, 8/25/08, freewill2008 wrote: > From: freewill2008 > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Speakking of Steering Boxes . . . > To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com" > Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 1:07 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Leroy A. Eckert: My power steering and hydraulic fan > > > spec's 10w-30 motor oil, specifically, Texaco but cannot > > > see that makes any difference. I know that is the same > > > on specific earlier and later models I have seen. I > > > would not know why yours is different.?? ? > > > > Actually, it is not different. 10w-30 motor oil is one > > of the recommended fluids for the Ross. > > > > > Leroy A. Eckert: However, I would not call the reservoir > > > a steering box and I do not know the manufacturer of my > > > steering box. I doubt it would take a different oil but > > > do not know. > > > > The reservoir holds extra oil that constantly circulates > > from the reservoir to the hydraulic pump (power steering > > pump), to the steering box, to your fan motor, and then > > back to the reservoir. > > > > There could be several oils that would work in your system. > > What's important is that you know of a correct oil that > > you can obtain and rely on. > > > > Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA > > > > > > > > Leroy Eckert > > > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors > > > Dahlonega, GA > > > > > > > > For the Ross box in our FC, the book shows a list of approved > > oils > > > > including one type of 'power steering fluid', a couple of ATF > > types, > > > > and 2 or 3 motor oils. > > > > > > > > While researching available synthetic oils, I found that > > hydraulic > > > > oil parameters include base viscosity (like 30W), multi- viscosity > > > > additives, and detergent additives (or not). > > > > > > > > Because several types of oil are listed for the Ross, my > > conclusion > > > > is that the recommended oils all have similar specifications for > > > > viscosity and additives. > > > > > > > > Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA > > > > (Who really does know that 'speaking' has ONE 'K' > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Kurt, > > > > > > > > > > Interesting that yours specs a hydraulic fluid. I know my 83 > > and 91 > > > > > and Leroy's 90, based on his recent post, spec multi-grade 10- > > 30 > > > > motor > > > > > oil. I wonder why the difference? > > > > > > > > > > By the way, the Parts Database and the Bluebird Filters & Belts > > > > Files > > > > > have part numbers for the reservoir filters. > > > > > > > > > > Mike Bulriss > > > > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" > > > > > San Antonio, TX >