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Group: Safarifriends Message: 23988 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 23989 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 23990 From: Ray Morgan Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 23994 From: Michael Trainham Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 23995 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24001 From: Michael Trainham Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24002 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24003 From: Michael Trainham Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24007 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24065 From: ih_guys Date: 12/23/2013
Subject: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24066 From: Gerald Poole Date: 12/23/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24067 From: Ronnie Date: 12/23/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24069 From: Eric Botnick Date: 12/24/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24071 From: Ronnie Date: 12/24/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24841 From: Mr. G. Date: 4/13/2014
Subject: Front Mounting a Job Box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24843 From: Dean Dugger Date: 4/13/2014
Subject: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24846 From: Ray Morgan Date: 4/13/2014
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26348 From: fountking Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26352 From: Barry Whitaker Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26355 From: Dean Dugger Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26356 From: Dan Schultz Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26357 From: Dan Schultz Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26360 From: Dean Dugger Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26361 From: Barry Whitaker Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26362 From: Dean Dugger Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26364 From: fountking Date: 10/19/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26366 From: Barry Whitaker Date: 10/19/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26370 From: Gerald Larsen Date: 10/19/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26482 From: barryboyette Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26483 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26484 From: barryboyette Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26485 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear [1 Attachment]
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26494 From: barryboyette Date: 10/29/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear [1 Attachment]
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26536 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 10/31/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26543 From: barryboyette Date: 10/31/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26551 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 11/2/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26552 From: ART Date: 11/2/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26553 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 11/2/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26568 From: barryboyette Date: 11/3/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27080 From: flywithdanno Date: 12/13/2014
Subject: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27084 From: Lorne Shantz Date: 12/13/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27085 From: Dick Missett Date: 12/13/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27092 From: dan krupicka Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27096 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27107 From: dan krupicka Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27108 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27111 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27112 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27113 From: dan krupicka Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27119 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??



Group: Safarifriends Message: 23988 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box

Marsha 


WHAT is in your battery compartment?
The salesman switch?
A solenoid?
An inline fuse?

Is your Sahara a front or mid entry model?


Thanks

Mel

'96 Safari



---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <opel3030@...> wrote:

We have a 97 Safari Sahara 30 ft and it is in the battery compartment. 

Group: Safarifriends Message: 23989 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Mel is correct-- it is a manual switch ONLY.

Went over and traced it this morning.

Suspected there  was no solenoid when I saw the 2 gauge wires to the "salesman switch" instead of just "signal wire" gauge wire.

Cleaned and tightened connections and all is well.

Thanks everyone.

Brett

Brett
Group: Safarifriends Message: 23990 From: Ray Morgan Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
The salesman switch in the door step operates a solenoid located in the Battery box that turns coach power on and off.There is also two large fusses in same location.
Marsha


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On Dec 9, 2013, at 11:42 AM, <stuplich@...> wrote:

 

Marsha 


WHAT is in your battery compartment?
The salesman switch?
A solenoid?
An inline fuse?

Is your Sahara a front or mid entry model?


Thanks

Mel

'96 Safari



---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <opel3030@...> wrote:

We have a 97 Safari Sahara 30 ft and it is in the battery compartment. 

Group: Safarifriends Message: 23994 From: Michael Trainham Date: 12/9/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Brett on my Sahara, in between the batt bank and the xantrex is a inline heaven duty fuse. Do you still have ac in the coach while on shore power? Mike t. 3540 Sahara-3126 cat.


From: Ray Morgan <opel3030@...>;
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 6:57:34 PM

 

The salesman switch in the door step operates a solenoid located in the Battery box that turns coach power on and off.There is also two large fusses in same location.
Marsha


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On Dec 9, 2013, at 11:42 AM, <stuplich@...> wrote:

 

Marsha 


WHAT is in your battery compartment?
The salesman switch?
A solenoid?
An inline fuse?

Is your Sahara a front or mid entry model?


Thanks

Mel

'96 Safari



---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <opel3030@...> wrote:

We have a 97 Safari Sahara 30 ft and it is in the battery compartment. 

Group: Safarifriends Message: 23995 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Mike,

Yes, never lost A/C or even battery charging from Xantrex.

The problem was a loose connection at the manual "salesman" switch by the door.

Brett
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24001 From: Michael Trainham Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Hey Brett. Our Sahara is also a 1997 /3540 .there is a junction block next to the isolater that I had problems with. The switch in the stair well is there to shut the coach power off when in storage. I never touch it. If it ain't broke ,don't mess with it.i never use it. I have some diagrams that I used when I installed a 458 xantrex in the coach. The former owners had a heart freedom . broke down on the road and opted for a 80 amp batt charger. I still have it , for a back up.if you need any help ,let me know and I will give you my cell number. It' s cold here to in central va. Below 30 . Can't do much on blu heaven when it is cold. Mike t. 1997. Sahara/3540 -3126 cat. 1977 Martin /d-28. Springs-n-strings. ""Lol""


From: bawolfe10@... <bawolfe10@...>;
To: <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Sent: Tue, Dec 10, 2013 1:37:59 PM

 

Mike,

Yes, never lost A/C or even battery charging from Xantrex.

The problem was a loose connection at the manual "salesman" switch by the door.

Brett

Group: Safarifriends Message: 24002 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Thanks, Mike.

Yes, I also have a positive junction just below the diode-based battery isolator.  All connections clean and tight (I checked yesterday).  With the front entry, the manual "salesman" switch is exposed to the elements, as it is  out front in the nose of the coach. 

If I ever have issues with it again, will replace and relocate it. 

Brett
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24003 From: Michael Trainham Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Sorry Brett I am glad you found the problem.. I am on the wife's I- pad, while my laptop is being repaired. Mike t.


From: Michael Trainham <ujam2@...>;
To: <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Sent: Wed, Dec 11, 2013 12:33:09 AM

 

Hey Brett. Our Sahara is also a 1997 /3540 .there is a junction block next to the isolater that I had problems with. The switch in the stair well is there to shut the coach power off when in storage. I never touch it. If it ain't broke ,don't mess with it.i never use it. I have some diagrams that I used when I installed a 458 xantrex in the coach. The former owners had a heart freedom . broke down on the road and opted for a 80 amp batt charger. I still have it , for a back up.if you need any help ,let me know and I will give you my cell number. It' s cold here to in central va. Below 30 . Can't do much on blu heaven when it is cold. Mike t. 1997. Sahara/3540 -3126 cat. 1977 Martin /d-28. Springs-n-strings. ""Lol""



From: bawolfe10@... <bawolfe10@...>;
To: <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
Sent: Tue, Dec 10, 2013 1:37:59 PM

 

Mike,

Yes, never lost A/C or even battery charging from Xantrex.

The problem was a loose connection at the manual "salesman" switch by the door.

Brett

Group: Safarifriends Message: 24007 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/10/2013
Subject: Re: House Battery Wiring To Fuse Box
I don't think I've used my salesman switch more than 3-4 times in 12 years.

However, since I seldom turn the propane off, (except when filling), I do pull the water heater fuse when I drain the WH tank.

Mel
'96 Sahara 3530
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24065 From: ih_guys Date: 12/23/2013
Subject: Steering Gear
My steering gear started leaking, bad enough to require repair. The shop (D & S Steering, in New Orleans) said it would take a day to overhaul the unit.  The problem is that the sector shaft has been worn by the seals and that is what caused the leak.  The part is no longer manufactured and it is about $400 to have it repaired.  The repair involves grinding down the seal area, chrome it (hard chrome, not the cosmetic stuff), then re-grind.  FYI, the gear box on mine is a Sheppard M80.
Does anyone have any other ideas, or am I going to have to shell out the $400?

Also, at one point someone asked about adjusting the gear box to tighten it up.  Yes, it can be done but only when you open it up.  There are no adjustments on the outside of the gear box.

Eric & Cathy '97 Continental
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24066 From: Gerald Poole Date: 12/23/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Eric,
I have the M80 also and had a leak out the drivers side of the unit. The side had a thin 3 inch plastic cover over the side cavity and fluid was dripping out from there. I cleaned up the area, removed the 6 bolts, and made a template of the side. I then made a flat aluminum plate from the template and drilled the 6 holes. I used a permatex gasket maker that was for pressure applications and bolted the plate on. I did this 3 days ago and tested it twice yesterday with no leaks. I will have to do more driving to know if this is a permanent fix. Follow the direction on the Permatex, including waiting 24 hours for it to cure.
I went on the R.H. Sheppard web site. It looks like you can ship by UPS your unit and they will rebuild your unit and get it back to you pretty quickly. According to the website they will inspect all parts and repair/replace defective parts. There were no prices listed.
If my unit starts to leak again, I will be calling them for a rebuild.
I have a couple of short trips coming up so I went with the quick fix and it only cost me $6. I had the aluminum plate.
I hope this helps you.
Gerry, 1997 Sahara

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From: flyboyeb@... <flyboyeb@...>;
To: <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: [Safarifriends] Steering Gear
Sent: Mon, Dec 23, 2013 2:52:17 PM

 

My steering gear started leaking, bad enough to require repair. The shop (D & S Steering, in New Orleans) said it would take a day to overhaul the unit.  The problem is that the sector shaft has been worn by the seals and that is what caused the leak.  The part is no longer manufactured and it is about $400 to have it repaired.  The repair involves grinding down the seal area, chrome it (hard chrome, not the cosmetic stuff), then re-grind.  FYI, the gear box on mine is a Sheppard M80.
Does anyone have any other ideas, or am I going to have to shell out the $400?

Also, at one point someone asked about adjusting the gear box to tighten it up.  Yes, it can be done but only when you open it up.  There are no adjustments on the outside of the gear box.

Eric & Cathy '97 Continental

Group: Safarifriends Message: 24067 From: Ronnie Date: 12/23/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear

Do you know how to adjust the box once it’s open?

 

From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of flyboyeb@...
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 8:52 AM
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Safarifriends] Steering Gear

 

 

My steering gear started leaking, bad enough to require repair. The shop (D & S Steering, in New Orleans) said it would take a day to overhaul the unit.  The problem is that the sector shaft has been worn by the seals and that is what caused the leak.  The part is no longer manufactured and it is about $400 to have it repaired.  The repair involves grinding down the seal area, chrome it (hard chrome, not the cosmetic stuff), then re-grind.  FYI, the gear box on mine is a Sheppard M80.
Does anyone have any other ideas, or am I going to have to shell out the $400?

Also, at one point someone asked about adjusting the gear box to tighten it up.  Yes, it can be done but only when you open it up.  There are no adjustments on the outside of the gear box.

Eric & Cathy '97 Continental

Group: Safarifriends Message: 24069 From: Eric Botnick Date: 12/24/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
There is supposed to be an adjuster on the worm gear. I can only tell
you what the technician told me, no 1st hand experience.
Eric

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Group: Safarifriends Message: 24071 From: Ronnie Date: 12/24/2013
Subject: Re: Steering Gear

Thanks Eric. I’m assuming that the adjuster is under the top cover. If I can squeeze in there I’ll see how hard it is to remove.

Ron Gravitt

98 Serengeti, Ivory

 

From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Botnick
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 7:39 AM
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Safarifriends] Re: Steering Gear

 

 

There is supposed to be an adjuster on the worm gear. I can only tell
you what the technician told me, no 1st hand experience.
Eric

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Group: Safarifriends Message: 24841 From: Mr. G. Date: 4/13/2014
Subject: Front Mounting a Job Box
I used a receiver such as this Roadmaster.    Center welded it to the frame, and presto, the STOWAWAY box
fits in perfect.
I used two more of the receivers, with steel tube extenders, one either side, spaced and welded appropriately, to attach the brush bar out in front of the STOWAWAY to protect the box and coach.
RG
 
Extensions
 

To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: dngmissett@...
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 10:15:58 -0700
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Roof POD picture (was Ladder on Sahara))



RG
The mounting screws do not go through to the living area ceiling. Here is an example of a mounting system / kit http://www.icondirect.com/categories/RV-Exterior-Parts/Storage-Pods/ . I cheated a little and snapped that picture out of a 2nd floor window. I will go on the roof later and check the mounting system and get a better idea of what type hardware was used. It's funny before this subject came up I was under the impression that it was a factory option along with the ladder since they were there when I purchased the coach. I do like your front mounted container and agree with Mel but for a different reason. Climbing that ladder to load and unload the pod ain't getting any easier now that my body is over 70 :).  The extra height has never been an issue and the coach measure 12' to the top of the pod. I would be interested in how you went about mounting your cargo box as well as a source. When I mounted a pod on my previous coach (all aluminum roof) it came with rubber grommets that went into predrilled holes in the pod and simply screwed into the aluminum roof with #10 sheet metal screws. I'll get back to you.

Dick Missett
98 Sahara 300 CAT
Wyoming, PA
 
On Sunday, April 13, 2014 11:04 AM, Mr. G. <prieye@...> wrote:
 
Screwed through the POD, into the roof of the coach ?
What type of bolts or screws ? Does it screw into any roof trusses or does it go through the ceiling and into the living area ???
RG
 
To: safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: dngmissett@...
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 20:21:01 -0700
Subject: [Safarifriends] Roof POD picture (was Ladder on Sahara)) [1 Attachment]

[Attachment(s) from Dick Missett included below]

Here is a picture of the storage Pod on my 98 Sahara. It is simply screwed onto the roof. I can provide what ever dimensions you request. HTH

Dick Missett
98 Sahara 300 CAT
Wyoming, PA






Group: Safarifriends Message: 24843 From: Dean Dugger Date: 4/13/2014
Subject: Steering tires:
I need to replace the two front steering tires, any good suggestions. 900 R 22.5
Group: Safarifriends Message: 24846 From: Ray Morgan Date: 4/13/2014
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Replaced all 6 of mine last fall with Sumitomo 9r 14 ply, took a 2000 mile trip very satisfied after getting air pressure adjusted at 80lbs cost of all 6 mounted and balanced 2500,They had 110 lbs air in them when they were installed I had the unit weighted and inflation chart asked for 80 wow what a difference in the ride with proper pressure.
Ray
30 foot Safari Sahara

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On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Dean Dugger <dddugger9@...> wrote:

 

I need to replace the two front steering tires, any good suggestions. 900 R 22.5

Group: Safarifriends Message: 26348 From: fountking Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: steering drag link


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26352 From: Barry Whitaker Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

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On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26355 From: Dean Dugger Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
I have also found my draglink bent twice. I have a 95 Ivory Ed,, 37' and if you rub a curb or anything like that it will bend, the coach is pretty heavy and I think the draglink is to light of a tube. I have not had any trouble now that I watch not to rub something.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:50:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26356 From: Dan Schultz Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Where is the drag link located? 

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On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I have also found my draglink bent twice. I have a 95 Ivory Ed,, 37' and if you rub a curb or anything like that it will bend, the coach is pretty heavy and I think the draglink is to light of a tube. I have not had any trouble now that I watch not to rub something.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:50:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26357 From: Dan Schultz Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Sorry. 

1996 Safari Serengeti 3126 CAT 37'.  

Looking for where the drag link we bee talking about is located.  

Thanks!  

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 9:11 PM, Dan Schultz <dschultzmd@...> wrote:

Where is the drag link located? 

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On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I have also found my draglink bent twice. I have a 95 Ivory Ed,, 37' and if you rub a curb or anything like that it will bend, the coach is pretty heavy and I think the draglink is to light of a tube. I have not had any trouble now that I watch not to rub something.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:50:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26360 From: Dean Dugger Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
The draglink go's from one side to the other side between your wheels, the other tube is the steering link, it has a built in bend from the factory.


From: "Dan Schultz dschultzmd@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 7:14:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Sorry. 

1996 Safari Serengeti 3126 CAT 37'.  

Looking for where the drag link we bee talking about is located.  

Thanks!  

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 9:11 PM, Dan Schultz <dschultzmd@...> wrote:

Where is the drag link located? 

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On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I have also found my draglink bent twice. I have a 95 Ivory Ed,, 37' and if you rub a curb or anything like that it will bend, the coach is pretty heavy and I think the draglink is to light of a tube. I have not had any trouble now that I watch not to rub something.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:50:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26361 From: Barry Whitaker Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
What I was referring to as a drag link that is bent on mine attaches to the pitman arm, not side to side

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

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On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:52 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

The draglink go's from one side to the other side between your wheels, the other tube is the steering link, it has a built in bend from the factory.


From: "Dan Schultz dschultzmd@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 7:14:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Sorry. 

1996 Safari Serengeti 3126 CAT 37'.  

Looking for where the drag link we bee talking about is located.  

Thanks!  

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 9:11 PM, Dan Schultz <dschultzmd@...> wrote:

Where is the drag link located? 

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I have also found my draglink bent twice. I have a 95 Ivory Ed,, 37' and if you rub a curb or anything like that it will bend, the coach is pretty heavy and I think the draglink is to light of a tube. I have not had any trouble now that I watch not to rub something.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:50:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26362 From: Dean Dugger Date: 10/18/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
I think that is called the steering link, and it comes from the factory bent.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:16:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

What I was referring to as a drag link that is bent on mine attaches to the pitman arm, not side to side

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:52 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

The draglink go's from one side to the other side between your wheels, the other tube is the steering link, it has a built in bend from the factory.


From: "Dan Schultz dschultzmd@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 7:14:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Sorry. 

1996 Safari Serengeti 3126 CAT 37'.  

Looking for where the drag link we bee talking about is located.  

Thanks!  

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 9:11 PM, Dan Schultz <dschultzmd@...> wrote:

Where is the drag link located? 

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I have also found my draglink bent twice. I have a 95 Ivory Ed,, 37' and if you rub a curb or anything like that it will bend, the coach is pretty heavy and I think the draglink is to light of a tube. I have not had any trouble now that I watch not to rub something.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:50:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26364 From: fountking Date: 10/19/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26366 From: Barry Whitaker Date: 10/19/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
Couldn't open the link, but I'm pretty sure it is suppose to have that bend.  I noticed it about 9 months ago when replacing the ends.  30,000 miles since then, it's still doing fine!  And with any luck, another 600 today!

Does yours have the pannard bar too?  Those are the only ends I haven't replaced.  Mine are absolutely shot.

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 19, 2014, at 6:38 AM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Group: Safarifriends Message: 26370 From: Gerald Larsen Date: 10/19/2014
Subject: Re: steering drag link
The tie rod goes from wheel to wheel, drag link is from pitman arm

Jerry
97 Seren 40' velvet 

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On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:16 PM, Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

What I was referring to as a drag link that is bent on mine attaches to the pitman arm, not side to side

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:52 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

The draglink go's from one side to the other side between your wheels, the other tube is the steering link, it has a built in bend from the factory.


From: "Dan Schultz dschultzmd@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 7:14:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Sorry. 

1996 Safari Serengeti 3126 CAT 37'.  

Looking for where the drag link we bee talking about is located.  

Thanks!  

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 9:11 PM, Dan Schultz <dschultzmd@...> wrote:

Where is the drag link located? 

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I have also found my draglink bent twice. I have a 95 Ivory Ed,, 37' and if you rub a curb or anything like that it will bend, the coach is pretty heavy and I think the draglink is to light of a tube. I have not had any trouble now that I watch not to rub something.


From: "Barry Whitaker barry@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:50:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] steering drag link

 

Mine also has a slight bend

94 serengeti 37

Barry Whitaker
Dedicated Services
252-762-8193

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 18, 2014, at 12:13 PM, "fountking@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 


My drag link arm has a slight bend to it as it  passes thru a frame support. I'm sure it must have been that way probably from the factory. Has  any one noticed this on their coach.I am going to align my steering wheel and had noticed it
Bob 96 Serengeti Velvet Ride


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26482 From: barryboyette Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Gerald, did the plate and gasket solve the leak problem?  I have same problem on ours. Trying to get it stopped before planned departure to Key West Friday morning. 
Thanks
barryb
96 sahara 
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26483 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Barry, the first thing is to take the thin plastic cover off.  Throughly clean the area inside and out.  I made a plastic plug to insert in the hole that made it almost flush with outside.  Use the gasket material below and above.  This step may not be necessary but due to the high pressure involved I thought it might help make a good seal.   I used the best black silicone gasket maker I could get from Advance auto and sealed around the plug.  Then I covered the whole area under the aluminum plate with the gasket material making sure to have covered the area around each bolt hole.  I just snugged the plate using the original bolts and let it dry for 24 hours.  Then I tightened the bolts.  There has not been any leak since then. The hardest part was making a template and drilling the holes in the aluminum plate.  I think the plate I used was  1/4 inch thick.  I hope this helps you.
Gerry
1997 Sahara


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On Oct 28, 2014, at 4:12 AM, bayoubalance@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Gerald, did the plate and gasket solve the leak problem?  I have same problem on ours. Trying to get it stopped before planned departure to Key West Friday morning. 

Thanks
barryb
96 sahara 

Group: Safarifriends Message: 26484 From: barryboyette Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Attachments :
Gerald, I removed the leaking cover and replaced the bad seal. Tomorrow I'm going to reinstall it and the cover I fabricated from 3/16" steel. I'm hoping that solves my leaking gearbox problem. Thanks for the info. 
barryb
96 sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26485 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear [1 Attachment]
Barry, I thought the whole steering box would have to be sent back to the factory for a rebuild, where did you get the new seal? Does it need to be pressed in?
Gerry

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On Oct 28, 2014, at 9:15 PM, bayoubalance@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Gerald, I removed the leaking cover and replaced the bad seal. Tomorrow I'm going to reinstall it and the cover I fabricated from 3/16" steel. I'm hoping that solves my leaking gearbox problem. Thanks for the info. 

barryb
96 sahara

Group: Safarifriends Message: 26494 From: barryboyette Date: 10/29/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear [1 Attachment]
Gerry, it was just the back seal that was leaking. It wasn't bad at first but it got worse. I pulled the 6 bolts out but the cover wouldn't budge so we put the bolts back in half way and started the engine. When the pressure built up it blew the cover out enough to finish removing it. I had new seals which we replaced. I finished putting it back together about 30 minutes ago. I'm going back over there in a little while to finish tightening the bolts in accordance with the RTV instructions for the plate that we built to go over the original cover. The way it's designed the original cover has a 2" hole in it and you glue a dust cap over that. I asked the factory rep if it had to be that way and he said no. So, as Gerald did, I'm putting a safety or backup cover on incase the new seal starts to leak, the plate and gasket will catch it.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26536 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 10/31/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Was it just one seal?  Where did you get it (them)?
Gerry
1997 Sahara

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On Oct 29, 2014, at 10:26 AM, bayoubalance@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Gerry, it was just the back seal that was leaking. It wasn't bad at first but it got worse. I pulled the 6 bolts out but the cover wouldn't budge so we put the bolts back in half way and started the engine. When the pressure built up it blew the cover out enough to finish removing it. I had new seals which we replaced. I finished putting it back together about 30 minutes ago. I'm going back over there in a little while to finish tightening the bolts in accordance with the RTV instructions for the plate that we built to go over the original cover. The way it's designed the original cover has a 2" hole in it and you glue a dust cap over that. I asked the factory rep if it had to be that way and he said no. So, as Gerald did, I'm putting a safety or backup cover on incase the new seal starts to leak, the plate and gasket will catch it.

Group: Safarifriends Message: 26543 From: barryboyette Date: 10/31/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Gerry, it was a complete seal kit. I bought it on eBay for $100. I used the secter shaft seal and an o-ring. BTW, we drove to Tallahassee today, a little over 500 miles and no leaks. Thank God. 🙏
 barryb
96 sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 26551 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 11/2/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Barry,  thanks for the info!  I thought with the high pressure involved that the seal would be a metal bearing that might have to be pressed on.  I see the kit on eBay, I'll buy it now in case my home made remedy ever fails.  Thanks again for your input.
 I'm glad you got your leak stopped!  
Gerry
1997 Sahara

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On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:31 PM, bayoubalance@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Gerry, it was a complete seal kit. I bought it on eBay for $100. I used the secter shaft seal and an o-ring. BTW, we drove to Tallahassee today, a little over 500 miles and no leaks. Thank God. 🙏

 barryb
96 sahara

Group: Safarifriends Message: 26552 From: ART Date: 11/2/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
I would like to see a photo of the area where the leaking seal is located.  Is that possible from either Barry or Gerry?

Art
96 Seren


From: "'Gerry, Ruth' brandipoole@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: "Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2014 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Steering Gear

 
Barry,  thanks for the info!  I thought with the high pressure involved that the seal would be a metal bearing that might have to be pressed on.  I see the kit on eBay, I'll buy it now in case my home made remedy ever fails.  Thanks again for your input.
 I'm glad you got your leak stopped!  
Gerry
1997 Sahara

Sent from my iPad



On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:31 PM, bayoubalance@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 
Gerry, it was a complete seal kit. I bought it on eBay for $100. I used the secter shaft seal and an o-ring. BTW, we drove to Tallahassee today, a little over 500 miles and no leaks. Thank God. 🙏
 barryb
96 sahara


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26553 From: Gerry, Ruth Date: 11/2/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Art,  both of us now have a metal plate covering the hole.  Look on the side of the steering box facing the outside.  You should be able to see the six bolts that hold the sideplate onto the steering box. In the middle of the side plate there should be an approximately 2 inch round flat plastic dust cover.  This is the outside portion of the sector shaft. When the seal leaks the fluid will leak out of the dustcover.  The dustcover is only held on with caulk  so the high-pressure developed in the steering box system will push its way out the edges of the dustcover.  
The information that I got off of my motor home build sheet is that my power steering box is the Shepherd M80 steering box.
Gerry

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On Nov 2, 2014, at 9:22 AM, ART tookum@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I would like to see a photo of the area where the leaking seal is located.  Is that possible from either Barry or Gerry?

Art
96 Seren


From: "'Gerry, Ruth' brandipoole@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: "Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2014 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Steering Gear

 
Barry,  thanks for the info!  I thought with the high pressure involved that the seal would be a metal bearing that might have to be pressed on.  I see the kit on eBay, I'll buy it now in case my home made remedy ever fails.  Thanks again for your input.
 I'm glad you got your leak stopped!  
Gerry
1997 Sahara

Sent from my iPad



On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:31 PM, bayoubalance@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 
Gerry, it was a complete seal kit. I bought it on eBay for $100. I used the secter shaft seal and an o-ring. BTW, we drove to Tallahassee today, a little over 500 miles and no leaks. Thank God. 🙏
 barryb
96 sahara


Group: Safarifriends Message: 26568 From: barryboyette Date: 11/3/2014
Subject: Re: Steering Gear
Attachments :
This is a picture of the gearbox taken from in front of front left wheel. The plate and fresh gasket (sealer) were just added. 
 
Barry boyette 
 96 safari sahara 30 
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27080 From: flywithdanno Date: 12/13/2014
Subject: Humming in my steering??

I hear a humming sound while driving at slow speeds..It changes pitch when turning slightly..I would guess low on fluid but where to check??? NO leaks found...

Dan

1999 continental 4006

Group: Safarifriends Message: 27084 From: Lorne Shantz Date: 12/13/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Dan,

Not enough to go on, but what makes you think fluid? I'm thinking a tire going, or maybe a bearing? Front or rear? Pusher or engine up front?

Lorne

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 13, 2014, at 15:54, dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I hear a humming sound while driving at slow speeds..It changes pitch when turning slightly..I would guess low on fluid but where to check??? NO leaks found...

Dan

1999 continental 4006

Group: Safarifriends Message: 27085 From: Dick Missett Date: 12/13/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Dan

Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank in your service bay.

Dick Missett
98 Sahara 300 CAT
Wyoming, PA
 

From: "dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 5:54 PM
Subject: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
I hear a humming sound while driving at slow speeds..It changes pitch when turning slightly..I would guess low on fluid but where to check??? NO leaks found...
Dan
1999 continental 4006


Group: Safarifriends Message: 27092 From: dan krupicka Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Fluid in service bay is full...This is transmission fluid right,,same as steering fluid??...I know the humming is steering related because when I turn the wheel slightly in any direction the hum changes pitch..The hum will stop sometimes when not turning and going straight..
Dan
99 Continental 330 CAT


To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:35:25 +0000
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 

Dan

Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank in your service bay.

Dick Missett
98 Sahara 300 CAT
Wyoming, PA
 

From: "dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 5:54 PM
Subject: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
I hear a humming sound while driving at slow speeds..It changes pitch when turning slightly..I would guess low on fluid but where to check??? NO leaks found...
Dan
1999 continental 4006



Group: Safarifriends Message: 27096 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
The hydraulic reservoir takes ATF.

Have you tried to see if the steering makes the same hum while you are not driving, but are slowly turning your wheel (engine running)? If it does not, it could be something else (tires, wheel bearing, etc).

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
6spd.


On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 12:36 PM, dan krupicka dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Fluid in service bay is full...This is transmission fluid right,,same as steering fluid??...I know the humming is steering related because when I turn the wheel slightly in any direction the hum changes pitch..The hum will stop sometimes when not turning and going straight..
Dan
99 Continental 330 CAT


To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:35:25 +0000
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 

Dan

Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank in your service bay.

Dick Missett
98 Sahara 300 CAT
Wyoming, PA
 

From: "dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 5:54 PM
Subject: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
I hear a humming sound while driving at slow speeds..It changes pitch when turning slightly..I would guess low on fluid but where to check??? NO leaks found...
Dan
1999 continental 4006






Group: Safarifriends Message: 27107 From: dan krupicka Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
yes the humming is present when not rolling...and also changes pitch when turning wheel...Is there a power steering pump???
Dan


To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:18:10 -0500
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 

The hydraulic reservoir takes ATF.

Have you tried to see if the steering makes the same hum while you are not driving, but are slowly turning your wheel (engine running)? If it does not, it could be something else (tires, wheel bearing, etc).

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
6spd.


On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 12:36 PM, dan krupicka dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Fluid in service bay is full...This is transmission fluid right,,same as steering fluid??...I know the humming is steering related because when I turn the wheel slightly in any direction the hum changes pitch..The hum will stop sometimes when not turning and going straight..
Dan
99 Continental 330 CAT


To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:35:25 +0000
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 

Dan

Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank in your service bay.

Dick Missett
98 Sahara 300 CAT
Wyoming, PA
 

From: "dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 5:54 PM
Subject: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
I hear a humming sound while driving at slow speeds..It changes pitch when turning slightly..I would guess low on fluid but where to check??? NO leaks found...
Dan
1999 continental 4006







Group: Safarifriends Message: 27108 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
The engine driven hydraulic pump supplies the hydraulic pressure/function for the steering (and brakes, if you have hydraulic brake assist on your coach).
You might be getting some noise from the steering gear box. I know my ford van use to make a hydraulic hissing sound at the wheel, when I would turn, but never became an issue...

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
6spd.

On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 2:31 PM, dan krupicka dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


yes the humming is present when not rolling...and also changes pitch when turning wheel...Is there a power steering pump???
Dan


To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:18:10 -0500
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 

The hydraulic reservoir takes ATF.

Have you tried to see if the steering makes the same hum while you are not driving, but are slowly turning your wheel (engine running)? If it does not, it could be something else (tires, wheel bearing, etc).

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
6spd.


On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 12:36 PM, dan krupicka dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Fluid in service bay is full...This is transmission fluid right,,same as steering fluid??...I know the humming is steering related because when I turn the wheel slightly in any direction the hum changes pitch..The hum will stop sometimes when not turning and going straight..
Dan
99 Continental 330 CAT


To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:35:25 +0000
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 

Dan

Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank in your service bay.

Dick Missett
98 Sahara 300 CAT
Wyoming, PA
 

From: "dan_krupicka@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 5:54 PM
Subject: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
I hear a humming sound while driving at slow speeds..It changes pitch when turning slightly..I would guess low on fluid but where to check??? NO leaks found...
Dan
1999 continental 4006










Group: Safarifriends Message: 27111 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Dan
The reservoir in my "rear curb side service bay" contains "Dexron III transmission fluid", (which is not the same as power steering fluid"..... but it IS for for the "power steering" as well as the "power brake booster" on my coach.
Mel
'96 Sahara


---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <dan_krupicka@...> wrote :

Fluid in service bay is full...This is transmission fluid right,,same as steering fluid??...I know the humming is steering related because when I turn the wheel slightly in any direction the hum changes pitch..The hum will stop sometimes when not turning and going straight..
Dan
99 Continental 330 CAT

Group: Safarifriends Message: 27112 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Actually on many Safaris, that Dexron reservoir in the passenger's side rear bay is for 3 things:

Brake boost (hydraulic over hydraulic).
Power Steering
Hydraulic release for parking/emergency brake.

Brett
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27113 From: dan krupicka Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
thanks John,Mel,Brett..I will not worry about the humming noise then,,,I can't hear it anyway above 1200rpm


To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:24:46 -0800
Subject: RE: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Actually on many Safaris, that Dexron reservoir in the passenger's side rear bay is for 3 things:

Brake boost (hydraulic over hydraulic).
Power Steering
Hydraulic release for parking/emergency brake.

Brett
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27119 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Dan
On my coach the "combination power steering/brake booster pump" is engine driven.
Mel
'96 Sahara, 3126 Cat


---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <dan_krupicka@...> wrote :

yes the humming is present when not rolling...and also changes pitch when turning wheel...Is there a power steering pump???
Dan