Wandering steering

[bgehl_6399]

I was wondering if anyone has any information on tightening up a
steering box on a 1979FC35? My coach wanders something terrible in
windy conditions. I have check all the steering linkage and it all is
tight. It apears all the play is in the steering box. I can turn the
wheel about 1/16 of a turn before the wheels start to move. Any
information would be appreciated.
Thanks

Brian Gehl
79FC35
Springville, IA.

[Tom Warner]

Its just possible Brian that its the king pins binding that is your
problem. Have you taken the weight off the front end and turned the
steering wheel lock to lock while you inject grease into each kingpin?
Thats the proper way to grease them and if they arent greased properly you
will get this darting action while driving.

tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY

At 01:42 PM 5/11/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>I was wondering if anyone has any information on tightening up a
>steering box on a 1979FC35? My coach wanders something terrible in
>windy conditions. I have check all the steering linkage and it all is
>tight. It apears all the play is in the steering box. I can turn the
>wheel about 1/16 of a turn before the wheels start to move. Any
>information would be appreciated.
>Thanks
>
>Brian Gehl
>79FC35
>Springville, IA.

[Curt Sprenger]

Be sure all the components are tight from the steering box to the coach
frame...resolved the wandering problem our 1974 had.

Curt Sprenger ‘87PT38, Anaheim, Calif.


Tom Warner wrote:

> Its just possible Brian that its the king pins binding that is your
> problem. Have you taken the weight off the front end and turned the
> steering wheel lock to lock while you inject grease into each kingpin?
> Thats the proper way to grease them and if they arent greased properly
> you
> will get this darting action while driving.
>
> tom
> 1982 FC35
> Vernon Center,NY
>
> At 01:42 PM 5/11/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> >I was wondering if anyone has any information on tightening up a
> >steering box on a 1979FC35? My coach wanders something terrible in
> >windy conditions. I have check all the steering linkage and it all is
> >tight. It apears all the play is in the steering box. I can turn the
> >wheel about 1/16 of a turn before the wheels start to move. Any
> >information would be appreciated.
> >Thanks
> >
> >Brian Gehl
> >79FC35
> >Springville, IA.
>
>
>
>

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[Mike Hohnstein]

The steering box likes to come loose from the frame. Make sure the bolts are
tight. Check all pivot points for excessive clearance, tie rods, drag link etc.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: bgehl_6399
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:42 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Wandering steering


I was wondering if anyone has any information on tightening up a
steering box on a 1979FC35? My coach wanders something terrible in
windy conditions. I have check all the steering linkage and it all is
tight. It apears all the play is in the steering box. I can turn the
wheel about 1/16 of a turn before the wheels start to move. Any
information would be appreciated.
Thanks

Brian Gehl
79FC35
Springville, IA.





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[randydupree]

there is an adjustment on the box.i just adjusted the one on woodys bird.what
apita..lucky i have a pit.there is a steel plate with 6 bolts that you have to
remove,then you need a 3/4 wrench and a short stubby screwdriver. best deal is
take it somewhere that knows how to adjust the box..randydupree93wb
----- Original Message -----
From: bgehl_6399
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:42 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Wandering steering


I was wondering if anyone has any information on tightening up a
steering box on a 1979FC35? My coach wanders something terrible in
windy conditions. I have check all the steering linkage and it all is
tight. It apears all the play is in the steering box. I can turn the
wheel about 1/16 of a turn before the wheels start to move. Any
information would be appreciated.
Thanks

Brian Gehl
79FC35
Springville, IA.





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[George Lowry]

Brian,

You have received some very good information here. IF, after
following all of their advice, you still have a problem, go to
<http://www.babsteering.com>, Get their (800) number and call and talk to
Bill. He has forgotten more about power steering than most people
will ever know. Be sure to have all the information about which power
steering unit you have, the pump, etc. so he can give you the exact
information you need.

George Lowry
'95 WBDA 4203 & GM 4106 (for sale)
Spearfish, SD

bgehl_6399 wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone has any information on tightening up a
> steering box on a 1979FC35? My coach wanders something terrible in
> windy conditions. I have check all the steering linkage and it all is
> tight. It apears all the play is in the steering box. I can turn the
> wheel about 1/16 of a turn before the wheels start to move. Any
> information would be appreciated.
> Thanks
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> Brian Gehl
> 79FC35
> Springville, IA.
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[bgehl_6399]

Thanks for all the advice, I am going to try greasing the king pins
with the wheels off the ground first. I always greased them with the
front end on the ground. We have a trip to Governor Dodge park in
WI. this weekend and I will test it out on that trip. If that
doesn't fix it I think I will try to adjust the steering box. I have
already checked everything for tightness. Thanks again and I will
let you know how it turns out.

Brian Gehl
79FC35
Springville, IA.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree
wrote:
> there is an adjustment on the box.i just adjusted the one on
woodys bird.what apita..lucky i have a pit.there is a steel plate
with 6 bolts that you have to remove,then you need a 3/4 wrench and
a short stubby screwdriver. best deal is take it somewhere that
knows how to adjust the box..randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bgehl_6399
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:42 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Wandering steering
>
>
> I was wondering if anyone has any information on tightening up a
> steering box on a 1979FC35? My coach wanders something terrible
in
> windy conditions. I have check all the steering linkage and it
all is
> tight. It apears all the play is in the steering box. I can turn
the
> wheel about 1/16 of a turn before the wheels start to move. Any
> information would be appreciated.
> Thanks
>
> Brian Gehl
> 79FC35
> Springville, IA.
>
>
>
>
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[Ron Sprague]

I have a leaking steering box on a 82FCSB that I would like to fix, but I don't
know how to gain access to it. Perhaps if we can both get the same proceedure,
we can soplve both problems.

Ron Sprague
82FCSB
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> From: "bgehl_6399" <bgehl@...>
> Date: 2005/05/11 Wed AM 09:42:54 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
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[randydupree]

some leaks have been fixed by venting the system.randydupree93wb
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Sprague
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 2:20 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Wandering steering


I have a leaking steering box on a 82FCSB that I would like to fix, but I
don't know how to gain access to it. Perhaps if we can both get the same
proceedure, we can soplve both problems.

Ron Sprague
82FCSB
>
> From: "bgehl_6399" <bgehl@...>
> Date: 2005/05/11 Wed AM 09:42:54 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Wandering steering
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[Mike Hohnstein]

Remove battery box and there it is. I find a floor jack is a good tool to
expidite the process. I would remove the batteries first.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Sprague
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 1:20 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Wandering steering


I have a leaking steering box on a 82FCSB that I would like to fix, but I
don't know how to gain access to it. Perhaps if we can both get the same
proceedure, we can soplve both problems.

Ron Sprague
82FCSB
>
> From: "bgehl_6399" <bgehl@...>
> Date: 2005/05/11 Wed AM 09:42:54 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Wandering steering
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