Eaton Power Steering Pump- 83FC

[Steve]

It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC. Any
idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone ever
just replaced the seals?

Thanks,
Steve H.
Kingwood Tx

[Stephen Birtles]

http://www.levysteering.com

Stephen 77fc35



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" wrote:
>
> It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC. Any
> idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone ever
> just replaced the seals?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve H.
> Kingwood Tx
>

[Andy Coleman]

Thanks for posting this Steve, I'm about to do the same thing to my 83'.

It seems that the power steering pump is the weakest part of the 3208
powerplant.

I just bought an 83 and drove it home from Ohio leaking power steering
fluid all the way.

The ps pumps appear to be underdesigned for our coaches.

I'm also worried that the placement of the reservior over the engine
makes the fluid too hot - thus making the pump fail sooner.

Has anybody upgraded their PS pump with a more heavy duty unit? Or
have any modifications that actually worked well?

Any help is appreciated for both Steve and myself!

Andy Coleman
FC-35
Spring Lake Heights, NJ


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" wrote:
>
> It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC. Any
> idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone ever
> just replaced the seals?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve H.
> Kingwood Tx
>

[Tom Warner]

Steve first are you sure it is not the hose connections that are
leaking instead of the seals? Thats all that was wrong with mine.
Texas power steering at 3800 N McCarty, Houston,Tx 1-800-331-6286
rebuilds them. I believe Ed Woods is still there.

Tom Warner
Vernon Center,NY
1985 PT 40

At 07:05 AM 4/29/2006, you wrote:
>It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC. Any
>idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone ever
>just replaced the seals?
>
>Thanks,
>Steve H.
>Kingwood Tx
>
>
>
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[George Lowry]

Steve,

Talk to Bill at Bab Steering <http://www.babstering.com> He is the most
knowledgeable person I have found on power steering and is most helpful.
Though their home office is in Fontana, CA, They have several other plants
scattered around the country. He has helped me on several problems and has
always solved the situation at a reasonable cost.

George Lowry
'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD - Still in Stockton, CA for a couple of more days.



-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Steve
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 4:06 AM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Eaton Power Steering Pump- 83FC


It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC. Any
idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone ever
just replaced the seals?

Thanks,
Steve H.
Kingwood Tx








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[George Lowry]

Andy,

As I mentioned to Steve in an earlier post, contact Bill at Bab Steering
<http://www.babsteering.com> He tells me that there are a number of people killed
each year because of mismatched power steering components. He helped me to
match the correct components in my coach - made a difference like night &
day.

George Lowry
'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD - Still in Stockton, CA



-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Andy Coleman
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 7:15 AM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Eaton Power Steering Pump- 83FC


Thanks for posting this Steve, I'm about to do the same thing to my 83'.

It seems that the power steering pump is the weakest part of the 3208
powerplant.

I just bought an 83 and drove it home from Ohio leaking power steering
fluid all the way.

The ps pumps appear to be underdesigned for our coaches.

I'm also worried that the placement of the reservior over the engine
makes the fluid too hot - thus making the pump fail sooner.

Has anybody upgraded their PS pump with a more heavy duty unit? Or
have any modifications that actually worked well?

Any help is appreciated for both Steve and myself!

Andy Coleman
FC-35
Spring Lake Heights, NJ


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" wrote:
>
> It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC. Any
> idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone ever
> just replaced the seals?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve H.
> Kingwood Tx
>







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[Gary Miller]

Steve,

What timing. I just wrote an article about this for the Wanderlodge
Owners Online site (wanderlodge(dot)us).

While I believe the pump is a little undersized for the Wanderlodge,
it performs well in a properly vented system. The 225-250 horse
FC's for some reason received a non-vented reservoir. This places
undue stress on the seals and hose fittings.

Any pump shop can rebuild it for you. I've sent out two and paid
about $170 each. It's nice to have a good thorough check out since
the pump does work hard, and it's the only one you've got. Shop
around in your area for prices.

I'd replace the hoses, belt, filter (NAPA), and install a vent with
the rebuild.

Gary Miller
83 FC 33
Milwaukee area

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve"
wrote:
>
> It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC.
Any
> idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone
ever
> just replaced the seals?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve H.
> Kingwood Tx
>

[Gregory OConnor]

Steve and Andy, I think the most strain on hoses and pumps, and
cause of early failure is when a driver turns the wheel in a
motionless bus. I fear a more powerful pump will allow a driver to
blow a hose or fitting too easy. Andy, come'on- pick up a mid size
wire feed welder. You will look at every project through a autodark.

Gregory O'Connor
94pt40
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:
>
> Thanks for posting this Steve, I'm about to do the same thing to my
83'.
>
> It seems that the power steering pump is the weakest part of the
3208
> powerplant.
>
> I just bought an 83 and drove it home from Ohio leaking power
steering
> fluid all the way.
>
> The ps pumps appear to be underdesigned for our coaches.
>
> I'm also worried that the placement of the reservior over the engine
> makes the fluid too hot - thus making the pump fail sooner.
>
> Has anybody upgraded their PS pump with a more heavy duty unit? Or
> have any modifications that actually worked well?
>
> Any help is appreciated for both Steve and myself!
>
> Andy Coleman
> FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve"
wrote:
> >
> > It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC.
Any
> > idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone
ever
> > just replaced the seals?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Steve H.
> > Kingwood Tx
> >
>

[randydupree2000]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:i just fixed a PS leak on a 84fc i have,the
leak was not the pump in my case,but the return lines were leaking
through the lines themselfs.i had to remove the batteries,then drop
down the panel that holds the wire connectors to get to the steering
box to remove the lines,the old return line broke into 8 pieces when
i removed it.if anyone is changing pumps,make sure you change the
lines as well.after replacing the lines i have no leaks,the previous
owner was thinking it needed the pump and the steering box rebuilt.
something else i have done for many years is to add STP to my PS
system,just 1/2 of a can to the fluid already in there,it quiets
down the pumps,and it stopped the jerky feel at slow speeds in the
fc.
randy
>
> Thanks for posting this Steve, I'm about to do the same thing to
my 83'.
>
> It seems that the power steering pump is the weakest part of the
3208
> powerplant.
>
> I just bought an 83 and drove it home from Ohio leaking power
steering
> fluid all the way.
>
> The ps pumps appear to be underdesigned for our coaches.
>
> I'm also worried that the placement of the reservior over the
engine
> makes the fluid too hot - thus making the pump fail sooner.
>
> Has anybody upgraded their PS pump with a more heavy duty unit? Or
> have any modifications that actually worked well?
>
> Any help is appreciated for both Steve and myself!
>
> Andy Coleman
> FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve"
wrote:
> >
> > It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our
83FC. Any
> > idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has
anyone ever
> > just replaced the seals?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Steve H.
> > Kingwood Tx
> >
>

[Mike Hohnstein]

I used a Saginaw pump off a old medium duty Chevy truck and a steering box off
an old Louisville L8000 on the FC 31' gas I'm restoring. The retrofit was
pretty simple and required no welding, just a 1/2" adapter plate, that was
fabbed up on a burning table and four 3/4" bolts to the frame. It don't squeal
when I turn the wheel with the bird motionless, quite unlike the FC 35. I'm
pleasantly surprised and I might look into making the change to the 35. Saginaw
pumps are more plentiful than the limey piece BB used. When a new pump is
installed it is critical to thoroughly bleed all air out of the system before
placing in service.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: Gregory OConnor
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 11:08 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Eaton Power Steering Pump- 83FC


Steve and Andy, I think the most strain on hoses and pumps, and
cause of early failure is when a driver turns the wheel in a
motionless bus. I fear a more powerful pump will allow a driver to
blow a hose or fitting too easy. Andy, come'on- pick up a mid size
wire feed welder. You will look at every project through a autodark.

Gregory O'Connor
94pt40
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:
>
> Thanks for posting this Steve, I'm about to do the same thing to my
83'.
>
> It seems that the power steering pump is the weakest part of the
3208
> powerplant.
>
> I just bought an 83 and drove it home from Ohio leaking power
steering
> fluid all the way.
>
> The ps pumps appear to be underdesigned for our coaches.
>
> I'm also worried that the placement of the reservior over the engine
> makes the fluid too hot - thus making the pump fail sooner.
>
> Has anybody upgraded their PS pump with a more heavy duty unit? Or
> have any modifications that actually worked well?
>
> Any help is appreciated for both Steve and myself!
>
> Andy Coleman
> FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve"
wrote:
> >
> > It's time to replace the leaking power steering pump in our 83FC.
Any
> > idea where I can purchase one at a decent price? Also, has anyone
ever
> > just replaced the seals?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Steve H.
> > Kingwood Tx
> >
>







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