Speakking of Steering Boxes . . .

[Kurt Horvath]

Here's another cross refrence to the hydraulic filters.

Baldwin PT8487

I found these filters for $11.15 ea.for an order over 6 pcs., If you
plan on a Double Filter & Oil Change these filters are cheep enough
not to hurt the wallet. 1/3 the price from the guys I had ordered
them from, thankfully they had not shipped my order, so I didn't get
stuck with $30 a pc. filters. the web site for these filters is
pasted below.
http://www.adiesel.com/baldwinfilters/PT8487.html

I live in the boonies so I had to order the Chevron/Texaco HD32.

2-5 gallon buckets $106.86, 9 filters $112.15, 2 hours labor @
$102.00 per hr.@ Prevost in Nashville, if I'm lucky.

Not too harsh to clean out the hydraulic system and reload with fresh
oil & filters.

Kurt Horvath
95 PT-42 WLWB S-60
10AC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Kurt Horvath"
wrote:
>
> The 95 coaches do use different oils according to engine type.
>
> The 8V92 uses an in-line fitter in addition to the 3 reservoir
filters
>
> Parker Canister filter-(about 18" long in line street side), (
> according to BB somewhere between the radiator and the tag axle).
> Part #'s
> Parker 925835
> Donaldson P170073
> BB 2122026
>
> Reservoir filters All models, ( 8V92 & Series 60), use the same
> reservoir filters.
>
> The reservoir takes 3 filters.
>
> Part #'s
> Wix 57317
> Nelson 83284D
> Donaldson P550698
> BB 2137065
>
> The 8V92 uses 10W30, synthetic oils are ok to use.
>
> The Series 60 uses HD32. Synthetics are OK to use. BB cross
> referenced the recommended Dino. oil with CASTROL VS977 Synthetic.
I
> can't find it online. Waiting for return call from tech service.
>
> After lots of surfing today I have found out that HD32 is a Texaco
> product, Rando HD 32. As of July 2008 Chevron has the Texaco label
> and will continue to mfg. The Rando line of fluids.
>
> I also learned that any oil that is equivalent to ISO 32 should
work
> in the system. Some of these oils have a , AW or O&R rating. Anti -
> Wear and Oxidation and Rust. Some have a combination of prefixes.
> There are also biodegradable oils for Forestry and Marine
> applications. I would recommend staying away from these because
they
> generally have a shorter service life. It your call. I will most
> likely stay with the Rando HD 32 or it's synthetic version
>
> I know all oils are not created equal. The mineral based oils run
> anywhere from $30 to $60 for 5 gallons and the synthetics are $120
> and up, some way up. The blends fall in the middle.
>
> The capacity is 16 Quarts for the series 60 and 18 quarts for the
> 8V92, Jessie recommended buying 5 Gallons just to make sure you
have
> enough to refill the system.
>
> In my opinion I would think capacity would be determined by how
well
> you can drain the system of old fluid. So I don't think these
numbers
> are written in stone in this senario.
>
> To drain the system BB has a vacuum system that evacuates the
> reservoir. They do not recommend disconnecting any of the hydraulic
> lines in fear of creating a leak or breaking any connections,
> especially the elbow under the reservoir tank, I can understand
that,
> the line and elbow are quite a bit heavier construction than the
> tank, and BB has encountered breakage at that particular point
> according to tech services.
>
> Double oil and filter change
> This technique involves an initial oil drain and filter change, The
> system is then filled to the minimum level required and the fluid
> circulated until operating temperature is reached and the fluid has
> been turned over at least five times. The oil is drained and the
> filters changed a second time. To maximize the effectiveness of
this
> technique, the system should be drained as thoroughly as possible
and
> the reservoir mechanically cleaned.
>
>
> Kurt Horvath
> 95 PT-42 WLWB S-60
> 10AC
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
> wrote:
> >
> > I dont know that it is, maybe he was speaking for the Gorgan
again.
> > most upgrades on suspension are to update the steering and ride
to
> > that of the ever advancing science of steering and suspension. I
> > just agree that the 'one size fits all' or even 'one size fits
> many'
> > add-on products can not consider all the newances that differ
with
> > each coach.--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tom
McCarthy"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Teal Bird comes through with the best statement I have heard in
a
> > > long time. Way to go Rob.
> > >
> > > Tommy 2 Shoes McCarthy
> > > 95 PT42
> > > Poway CA
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Robinson"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > First off I believe an OEM steering system should work
> properly.
> > In
> > > other
> > > > words, first make sure you steering system is in good shape
and
> > > properly
> > > > adjusted. A SUPPLEMENTAL steering assist system should only
be
> > > considered as
> > > > a last resort. They are a bandaide approach. Having said
that,
> > if
> > > your
> > > > system is in good shape and properly adjust and yet you feel
it
> > is
> > > deficient
> > > > then your only recourse is one of these aftermarket add-ons.
> The
> > > hype and BS
> > > > about blow-out protection should be ignored. See the Michelin
> > video
> > > on that.
> > > > Finally consider this....some of these aftermarket systems
put
> > > added strain
> > > > (springs, hydraulics) on your steering system. Added strain
> > cannot
> > > be good.
> > > > (I removed previous owner's bent, leaking Blue Ox steer
> > > somethingorother)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 2008/8/26 Pete Masterson
> > > >
> > > > > When I had my bent, broken, and jammed Blue Ox replaced,
it
> > > looked
> > > > > like a toy compared to the SuperSteer. I wouldn't get a
Blue
> > Ox
> > > True
> > > > > Center. Talk to Henderson's Line-up in Grants Pass OR.
> They're
> > the
> > > > > manufacturer of the SuperSteer. They do excellent work
> (except
> > for
> > > > > rewelding broken shock absorber mounts, but that's another
> > story).
> > > > >
> > > > > Pete Masterson
> > > > > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> > > > > aeonix1@
> > > > > On the road at Idaho Springs, CO
> > > > >
> > > > > On Aug 25, 2008, at 12:09 PM, Kurt Horvath wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Leroy,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I like the looks of the Blue Ox.
> > > > > > Does the push button activation for centering work well?
> > > > > > Have you used any other steering controls? If so how do
> they
> > > stack up
> > > > > > against the Blue Ox?
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> > > > 94 WLWB
> > > >
> > >
> >
>