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WILLIAM D. WATKINS (Sivrtnge2)
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Username: Sivrtnge2
Post Number: 41
Registered: 11-2006
Posted From: 70.11.143.227
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 11:01 pm: | |
Is there a way to adjust the play in the power steering of an 82 Eagle model 10??? |
larry currier (Larryc)
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Username: Larryc
Post Number: 65
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 207.200.116.13
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 12:46 am: | |
William, I find worn or loose steering components more often than steering box problems. Get under it, have someone strong wiggle the steering wheel back and forth. Watch all the steering components. Check for loose steering box, steering arm, draglink, tierod ends, castor and camber shim packs etc. Check toe on tag also. I think you should go to the frame shop on the steering box as that takes some expertise. Your coach looks low in the front. If it is and you are getting blown around on the road your going to have to start there by raising it up to get it to drive right. |
WILLIAM D. WATKINS (Sivrtnge2)
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Username: Sivrtnge2
Post Number: 42
Registered: 11-2006
Posted From: 70.11.139.113
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 8:45 am: | |
Thanks Larry, I'm not getting blown around, I can turn my wheel left and right more than 1 inch before the wheels move. I am presently on a trip to Florida right now, and I am constantly working with the wheel to keep straight. My semi has a way to adjust out the "free-play". I just thought maybe these coaches were similar. |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Username: Chessie4905
Post Number: 486
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 71.58.117.21
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 9:38 am: | |
Do you have full power steering, or an assist system with a cylinder attached to the steering? Assist systems have more play in the system to activate the control that makes the cylinder move when you move the wheel. Anyway, because of the distance the steering wheel is from the steering box, there are a couple of u-joints and shafts to connect the wheel to the steering box, which can create places for small amounts of play, along with the kingpins, tie rod ends, drag link, and steering box.Need to check these first, as Larry says. Of course, you need to take the precautions about getting under the coach without support, but you need to have someone turn the wheel while you examine each joint for any lost motion, as even small amounts can add up. I lock two small pipe wrenches in opposite directions on the steering driveshaft, right by the steering box and have someone move the steering wheel, while I hold the wrenches ( without the engine running ). You would be amazed how often you will find play in them, especially in those tiny u-joints. Also you should have your caster checked, as too much negative caster will cause the coach to wander and cause constant wheel corrections,even with NO play in the steering. As you have an Eagle, I dont know what is involved in adjusting it, as I have GMC's which are easy to do. |
WILLIAM D. WATKINS (Sivrtnge2)
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Username: Sivrtnge2
Post Number: 43
Registered: 11-2006
Posted From: 68.243.234.100
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 1:39 pm: | |
Sounds like I need to take her to the shop!!! |
larry currier (Larryc)
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Username: Larryc
Post Number: 67
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 207.200.116.13
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 11:41 pm: | |
William, tell me what steering box you have and I will find out. Buses run the same boxes trucks run. Check the toe in if you are chasing it alot. You need to check the toe on the tags to, rear steer will keep you chasing it. I was recently on vacation and my manuals are still in the bus but I'll read up tomorrow nite, maybe I can tell you what box you have! |
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