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06-21-2007, 09:22
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I read an email today or perhaps yesterday about removing the drivers seat and
rolling back carpet to get to steering box thru an opening. I have tried to find the email for a very long time but have not been able to call it up. I wonder if the plate that holds the seat is the opening discussed. This is not under carpet but has four bolts. Would this opening wherever it might be be the same for an 80fc? Thanks Maury 8-0fc 31' [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-21-2007, 11:15
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Look in the photo section of this forum There is a group of photos
of the access plates removed. Caption is 84 FC steering box or something like that. Gardner 78FC33 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "M.L. Perkinson" <mp222116@...> wrote: > > I read an email today or perhaps yesterday about removing the drivers seat and rolling back carpet to get to steering box thru an opening. I have tried to find the email for a very long time but have not been able to call it up. > > I wonder if the plate that holds the seat is the opening discussed. This is not under carpet but has four bolts. Would this opening wherever it might be be the same for an 80fc? Thanks Maury 8- 0fc 31' > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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06-22-2007, 02:45
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Maury,
On my '81 I have had that space open three times now; hope never to do it again. When you pull back the carpet, there may or may not be carpet insulation underneath. If there is, remove it also; To the right and a little behind the steering column, you should see a piece of aluminum sheeting about 3" X 6" held in by four sheet metal screws. If you remove this, you can plainly see the top of the steering box. You can inspect your hose connections from here and you can also inspect the two top bolts that hold the steering box in place. This is the ONLY way you can assure these bolts are tight. It is NOT fun job. Good luck. Tom Meservey, USN (Ret) '81FC33' Ladson SC --------------------------------- We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-22-2007, 05:03
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Tom,Thanks for the info. Was the remembered quote of yours correct -ie that
after tightening the nut on the top of the box that your steering problem was fixed? Maury 80fc 31' ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Meservey To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:45 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box Maury, On my '81 I have had that space open three times now; hope never to do it again. When you pull back the carpet, there may or may not be carpet insulation underneath. If there is, remove it also; To the right and a little behind the steering column, you should see a piece of aluminum sheeting about 3" X 6" held in by four sheet metal screws. If you remove this, you can plainly see the top of the steering box. You can inspect your hose connections from here and you can also inspect the two top bolts that hold the steering box in place. This is the ONLY way you can assure these bolts are tight. It is NOT fun job. Good luck. Tom Meservey, USN (Ret) '81FC33' Ladson SC --------------------------------- We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.4/860 - Release Date: 6/21/2007 5:53 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-22-2007, 05:16
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Might be a good idea to remove the captains chair.
Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-22-2007, 08:12
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In a message dated 6/22/2007 3:15:24 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
cwheeler@... writes: guess great minds thin alike Ernie! - Chuck Wheeler - 82 FC 31 SB Fort Worth, TX Hi Chuck, we have performed many surgeries on birds. And we know the limitations of a large body, mine-versus a small area. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-22-2007, 09:25
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It makes it easier if you unplug the electrical and air from the seat,
looses the swivel lock and lift the seat up and lay it back in the couch. This gives you a lot more room to work. - Chuck Wheeler - 82 FC 31 SB Fort Worth, TX _____ From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of M.L. Perkinson Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 12:03 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box Tom,Thanks for the info. Was the remembered quote of yours correct -ie that after tightening the nut on the top of the box that your steering problem was fixed? Maury 80fc 31' ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Meservey To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:45 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box Maury, On my '81 I have had that space open three times now; hope never to do it again. When you pull back the carpet, there may or may not be carpet insulation underneath. If there is, remove it also; To the right and a little behind the steering column, you should see a piece of aluminum sheeting about 3" X 6" held in by four sheet metal screws. If you remove this, you can plainly see the top of the steering box. You can inspect your hose connections from here and you can also inspect the two top bolts that hold the steering box in place. This is the ONLY way you can assure these bolts are tight. It is NOT fun job. Good luck. Tom Meservey, USN (Ret) '81FC33' Ladson SC --------------------------------- We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.4/860 - Release Date: 6/21/2007 5:53 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-22-2007, 10:14
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I guess great minds thin alike Ernie!
- Chuck Wheeler - 82 FC 31 SB Fort Worth, TX _____ From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of erniecarpet@... Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 4:16 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box Might be a good idea to remove the captains chair. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol. <http://www.aol.com.> com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-22-2007, 10:59
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Gotta say yes! Maury80fc31'
----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Wheeler To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box I guess great minds thin alike Ernie! - Chuck Wheeler - 82 FC 31 SB Fort Worth, TX _____ From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of erniecarpet@... Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 4:16 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box Might be a good idea to remove the captains chair. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol. <http://www.aol.com.> com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.4/860 - Release Date: 6/21/2007 5:53 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-22-2007, 11:23
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Maury,
It's like anything else on our birds. The first time into an item takes some time as you figure out how to get at it and what tools you need. After that it is fairly easy. It takes me about 20 minutes to get to the steering, brake light switches, or hydraulic controls and about the same time to put it back together. If you want to call me I can give you a quick step-by-step. I actually pull the captain's seat and the steering wheel just to make it easy. I have done it in my good clothes when I was still working and dropped the bird off to have the steering rebuilt. I didn't want to pay the shop time for them to figure how to get to it or take a chance on things being damaged. 817-300-4183 - Chuck Wheeler - 82 FC 31 SB Fort Worth, TX _____ From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of M.L. Perkinson Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 6:00 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box Gotta say yes! Maury80fc31' ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Wheeler To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box I guess great minds thin alike Ernie! - Chuck Wheeler - 82 FC 31 SB Fort Worth, TX _____ From: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of erniecarpet@ aol.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 4:16 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:steering box Might be a good idea to remove the captains chair. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol. <http://www.aol. <http://www.aol.com.> com.> com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.4/860 - Release Date: 6/21/2007 5:53 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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