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PS Install is DONE and Tested. Got about 100 miles on it so far and no signs of any problems.
Unless you count I'm not getting any Armstrong exercise anymore !
Will post some more pictures. The biggest problem and as has been discussed was the pass through hole for the pittman arm.
The...
Just finishing up the last touches on the PS mod and it finally has all come together.
I have a large area to check it out and all seems well. What i did notice is that I would like to be able to turn a little sharper to the right. left is looking OK, and both left and right turn efforts...
This is a TM for m656 8 wheeler .
I am really looking for 1 thing.
In the PS resivoir there is a Filter cartridge. I want to replace mine , there there is no information on it.
Doing the PS add on a Deuce. PS unit seemed to start off OK, but the pump has exhibited very low pressure now.
Anyone with some helpful hints ? How to rebuild or ???
Posted over in the 5 ton section also because it's a 5 ton MF pump.
My apologies ;)
Not my intent to stir up a hornets nest. This thread is done.:deadhorse:
But , ........ and you knew there was.
I knew for several days that the engines were going to be up for sale. GL folks there are real nice. I waited till the 11th hour , OK so maybe it was the 6th...
There are 20 something NEW Deuce engines for sale, you know where, and they all have basically the same bid for each one.
OUCH !.
Good luck to the bidder. just hope nobody else would like to have a reasonable price . Oh , what am i saying , that IS a reasonable price.
Actually it...
Hey Magnus.
Just checked my ad that you and one other replied to and both replies have disappeared ! it was the Drag Link part I needed.
The ad was posted 6/14 so it's not a 30 day thing .
Thanks,
Just an update.
The PS box is BAD :(
The good news is that the vendor I bought it from is sending me another one, I just pay freight and he verified this one to be working.
Well i verified the other one to be working too, until you put a load on it.
I am excitedly anxious, as even...
I'll post this in classifieds , but the item is so small and I was hoping some of you guys might have a junker laying around.
While installing the power Steering unit, we took the drag link off about 10 times.
During one of those times , we lost one of the little cups inside the link that...
Verified it's setup like you said with the 3 lines coming from the pump.
Yes, when the drag link is disconnected the box will rotate both directions fine.
When you attach the drag link and try to turn , left it great ! back to center is fine.
Just talked to the dealer I bought the box...
from the shop manual for HF54's Gringletaub sent me , it appears the box is not working right.
It appears to be leaking internally when turned in the one direction and the condition matches up with the description in the manual.
Actually the box is even a little loose right now , I just...
Let me start off saying that without the help of this forum i'd be in trouble. So a big thanks.
I need some help on this install. I had started a previous thread about progress but we are beyond that issue at this time and i will update it when finished.
The mechanical part of the...
Have you seen the Ball on the OEM Pittman Arm ? Same Situation. Shank is threaded into the arm. Mine will be bolted then TIG'ed , a LOT stronger than stock.
Don't know exactly, do know that it's a chrome plated steel and it's designed for load carrying . It's a Drawtite product so I am sure it's OK.
Here is the link.
Sway Control - Replacement Ball 1.25 inch (3443) SCB-12
got it from these guys
HeavyTruckParts.Net - Results for Ford LN700 Steering Gear / Rack
Ask for Ryan 303-536-9865 But , you need to review their website to be sure they have what youre looking for.
turns out mine was off a LN700 Ford 1975 model.
After buying this one , several more...