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Group: Safarifriends Message: 27120 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27125 From: ART Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27126 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27128 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27129 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27133 From: G Findley Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27135 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27136 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27145 From: ART Date: 12/15/2014
Subject: Re: Parking Brake (wasHumming in my steering??)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27150 From: Lorne Shantz Date: 12/15/2014
Subject: Re: Parking Brake (wasHumming in my steering??)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28005 From: rvtips Date: 5/8/2015
Subject: Leak at power Steering tank plug.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28006 From: Keith Bowers Date: 5/8/2015
Subject: Re: Leak at power Steering tank plug.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28007 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/9/2015
Subject: Re: Leak at power Steering tank plug.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28009 From: rvtips Date: 5/9/2015
Subject: Re: Leak at power Steering tank plug.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28048 From: rvtips Date: 5/12/2015
Subject: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28049 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28050 From: TD Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28051 From: rvtips Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28052 From: rvtips Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28053 From: TD Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28054 From: mel96safari Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28055 From: Keith Bowers Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28056 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28057 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28058 From: TD Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28059 From: TD Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28060 From: mel96safari Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28074 From: rvtips Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28075 From: Nautserv@... Date: 5/15/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28084 From: rvtips Date: 5/15/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28962 From: Dean Dugger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28963 From: wolfe102001 Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28964 From: John Clevenger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28965 From: Charlie Schwatka Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28966 From: TD Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28967 From: Dean Dugger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28968 From: TD Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28969 From: Dean Dugger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Group: Safarifriends Message: 29480 From: Ken Bates Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Howard Power Center Steering
Group: Safarifriends Message: 29481 From: bubby schmitz Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Group: Safarifriends Message: 29482 From: Ken Bates Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Group: Safarifriends Message: 29485 From: TD Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Group: Safarifriends Message: 29487 From: Ken Bates Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Group: Safarifriends Message: 29631 From: mel96safari Date: 1/5/2016
Subject: Power Steering (was: how to access the back of the water heater)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30178 From: jujubug0704 Date: 4/10/2016
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30814 From: Sound Daddy Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: 1999 safari steering box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30816 From: ouachita1 Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30817 From: ouachita1 Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30822 From: TD Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30825 From: Jim Bowen Date: 7/19/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box



Group: Safarifriends Message: 27120 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Brett
I stand corrected.
I forgot about the parking brake "hydrulic release".
Thanks
Mel



---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <bawolfe10@...> wrote :

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: 27125 From: ART Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Yeah, well, I still wonder how I can drive with a completely ruptured hydraulic system if the hydraulic pressure releases the parking brake !

Art
96 Seren


From: "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Brett
I stand corrected.
I forgot about the parking brake "hydrulic release".
Thanks
Mel





---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <bawolfe10@...> wrote :

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: 27126 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Your driving w/o hydraulics (as in no power steering or brake assist, if you have hydraulic brake assist)?!
Is your brake assist hydraulic or air? If its air, the parking brake release would more than likely be air also.

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

On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM, ART tookum@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Yeah, well, I still wonder how I can drive with a completely ruptured hydraulic system if the hydraulic pressure releases the parking brake !

Art
96 Seren


From: "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Brett
I stand corrected.
I forgot about the parking brake "hydrulic release".
Thanks
Mel





---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <bawolfe10@...> wrote :

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: 27128 From: stuplich@ymail.com Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Art
Since you're able to release the parking brake when your hydraulic system is "completely ruptured", methinks the hydraulic only "assists the release of the parking brake" on our coaches.

(Hopefully Brett knows, (and will see, read and answer that puzzling question).

BTW, Brett no longer owns his Safari and doesn't frequent Safarifreinds like he used to.
.
Mel
'96 Sahara.


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

Yeah, well, I still wonder how I can drive with a completely ruptured hydraulic system if the hydraulic pressure releases the parking brake !

Art
96 Seren


From: "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Brett
I stand corrected.
I forgot about the parking brake "hydrulic release".
Thanks
Mel





---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <bawolfe10@...> wrote :

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: 27129 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Art,

I am not aware of an alternative to "spring applied, hydraulic pressure released" for the emergency/parking brake-- at least on the 1997 Sahara. The "brake on" light on the dash is from a pressure sensor on the hydraulic system at the parking brake. Adequate pressure turn off the light, indicating that sufficient pressure has been applied to stow the parking brake.

If you have this same set up and were able to drive with no hydraulic pressure, my first question is:  Is your system the same. 

Second question: Is your brake working/properly adjusted?  With brake applied, put the transmission in gear and push on the accelerator.  You should not be able to overcome the parking brake.  This only takes 3-4 seconds of throttle to tell.

Brett
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27133 From: G Findley Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Brett... also for the hydraulic fan motor on the side radiators.
Gerald Findley 2001 Panther 455 C-12
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27135 From: wolfe102001 Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Yup, very familiar with hydraulically driven side radiators-- have owned two of them. But very unlikely that that is related to the OP's issue.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 27136 From: TD Date: 12/14/2014
Subject: Re: Humming in my steering??
Art,

You jogged my memory a bit. We had this conversation back in the end of September on another forum. Your loss of hydraulics was while you were driving, thus, your brake was already released, and it would stay released whether you lost hydraulics or not (its hydraulically locked). Once you apply the parking brake with total hydraulic failure, would would not be able to release that brake again, unless you mechanically disconnected the parking brake linkage. Let me know if you need further explaining.

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

On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM, ART tookum@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Yeah, well, I still wonder how I can drive with a completely ruptured hydraulic system if the hydraulic pressure releases the parking brake !

Art
96 Seren


From: "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Brett
I stand corrected.
I forgot about the parking brake "hydrulic release".
Thanks
Mel





---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <bawolfe10@...> wrote :

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: 27145 From: ART Date: 12/15/2014
Subject: Re: Parking Brake (wasHumming in my steering??)
John, Brett,

I hate to be so dense that I can't fully comprehend what you two are saying because it sounds like each of you have opposing concepts.  

First, let me say that I have read many posts from both of you and acknowledge that I am outgunned with your knowledge and experience on these coaches.  This is my first diesel pusher; I've had it for 15 years and I'm still learning.

I hate to rehash the same topic but I really would like to understand how the system works.  According to Brett (as I understand prior posts), the parking brake is spring loaded and in case of a catastrophic hydraulic loss will fail in the "ON" position, i.e., the drive train will not rotate.  When the Parking Brake control is pushed IN, hydraulic pressure will overcome the spring  pressure and allow free rotation.  Brett further states that the proper setting for the parking brake is that it should be adjusted so that the engine cannot move the coach when the brake is on, even if the engine is rev'ed while in DRIVE.  While I appreciate that concept, my desire for a parking brake is to prevent the coach from rolling while parked on a moderate grade and also while stopped momentarily in DRIVE.  If it had been otherwise, I would have wiped out my drive train two years ago in Yellowstone Park.

I'm happy with my current adjustment and to each his own.  

In re-reading this, it sounds like I'm trying to be confrontational but that was not my intent.

Merry Christmas,

Art
96 Serengeti, 3750, 3126, M3060, 96 Odyssey


 
From: "TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Art,

You jogged my memory a bit. We had this conversation back in the end of September on another forum. Your loss of hydraulics was while you were driving, thus, your brake was already released, and it would stay released whether you lost hydraulics or not (its hydraulically locked). Once you apply the parking brake with total hydraulic failure, would would not be able to release that brake again, unless you mechanically disconnected the parking brake linkage. Let me know if you need further explaining.

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

On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM, ART tookum@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Yeah, well, I still wonder how I can drive with a completely ruptured hydraulic system if the hydraulic pressure releases the parking brake !

Art
96 Seren


From: "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Brett
I stand corrected.
I forgot about the parking brake "hydrulic release".
Thanks
Mel





---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <bawolfe10@...> wrote :

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: 27150 From: Lorne Shantz Date: 12/15/2014
Subject: Re: Parking Brake (wasHumming in my steering??)
Art,

I too would like clarification, since I was thinking that with the parking brake off, it would cause the least stress on the system. It sounds now, like I really want it set to cause the least stress.

Lorne

On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 12:42 PM, ART tookum@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

John, Brett,

I hate to be so dense that I can't fully comprehend what you two are saying because it sounds like each of you have opposing concepts.  

First, let me say that I have read many posts from both of you and acknowledge that I am outgunned with your knowledge and experience on these coaches.  This is my first diesel pusher; I've had it for 15 years and I'm still learning.

I hate to rehash the same topic but I really would like to understand how the system works.  According to Brett (as I understand prior posts), the parking brake is spring loaded and in case of a catastrophic hydraulic loss will fail in the "ON" position, i.e., the drive train will not rotate.  When the Parking Brake control is pushed IN, hydraulic pressure will overcome the spring  pressure and allow free rotation.  Brett further states that the proper setting for the parking brake is that it should be adjusted so that the engine cannot move the coach when the brake is on, even if the engine is rev'ed while in DRIVE.  While I appreciate that concept, my desire for a parking brake is to prevent the coach from rolling while parked on a moderate grade and also while stopped momentarily in DRIVE.  If it had been otherwise, I would have wiped out my drive train two years ago in Yellowstone Park.

I'm happy with my current adjustment and to each his own.  

In re-reading this, it sounds like I'm trying to be confrontational but that was not my intent.

Merry Christmas,

Art
96 Serengeti, 3750, 3126, M3060, 96 Odyssey


 
From: "TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Art,

You jogged my memory a bit. We had this conversation back in the end of September on another forum. Your loss of hydraulics was while you were driving, thus, your brake was already released, and it would stay released whether you lost hydraulics or not (its hydraulically locked). Once you apply the parking brake with total hydraulic failure, would would not be able to release that brake again, unless you mechanically disconnected the parking brake linkage. Let me know if you need further explaining.

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

On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 7:09 PM, ART tookum@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Yeah, well, I still wonder how I can drive with a completely ruptured hydraulic system if the hydraulic pressure releases the parking brake !

Art
96 Seren


From: "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Safarifriends] Humming in my steering??

 
Brett
I stand corrected.
I forgot about the parking brake "hydrulic release".
Thanks
Mel





---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <bawolfe10@...> wrote :

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: 28005 From: rvtips Date: 5/8/2015
Subject: Leak at power Steering tank plug.

I have a very small leak at the plug on the bottom/back side of the P/S tank.

I took the plug out and cleaned it and the inside threads of the tank.

I don't see any cracks.

What kind of sealer should I put on the plug?The plug and the tank are some kind of plastic.

Phil B 


Group: Safarifriends Message: 28006 From: Keith Bowers Date: 5/8/2015
Subject: Re: Leak at power Steering tank plug.
Permatex Super 300 Form a Gasket  is just what you need     It was developed  in WWII specifically to seal seeps in oil systems on radial airplane engines. It never hardens or gets brittle, seals great, but you need denatured alcohol to remove it from your skin and ---It really sticks.

Or a 'form a gasket' RTV material, NOT regular RTV.  DO NOT use teflon tape or anything that needs tight fit or you will break the tank.   CLEAN the surfaces well--with alcohol to remove traces of oil.

--
We sleep soundly in our beds because roug  h men
stand ready in the night to visit violence on those
who would do us harm.
 
-Winston Churchill-
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28007 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/9/2015
Subject: Re: Leak at power Steering tank plug.
Phil what kind of rig do you have ? Please tell us and we
can help. The tank your talking about is the same tank
that i can,t find new and iv'e been searching for 2
weeks……Thanks safari,,,,,,,,,,,Terry 96 safari sahara 30
foot 250 cat










"rvtips@... [Safarifriends]"
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> I have a very small leak at the plug on the bottom/back
>side of the P/S tank.
> I took the plug out and cleaned it and the inside
>threads of the tank.
> I don't see any cracks.
> What kind of sealer should I put on the plug?The plug
>and the tank are some kind of plastic.
>
> Phil B
>
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28009 From: rvtips Date: 5/9/2015
Subject: Re: Leak at power Steering tank plug.
It is a 2003 Safari Sahara.The tank is some kind of plastic 
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28048 From: rvtips Date: 5/12/2015
Subject: I need a power steering tank

My P/S tank has a small leak at the drain plug,I have tried to seal it with no luck.
I called Monaco and they were no help.
It is made out of some kind of plastic.It hold 4-5 QTs.
I have a rear radiator so I don't know why the tank is so large. I have a friend with a pusher and rear radiator and his tank holds about 2 QTs?
I have a lot of room where the tank is,so I could make almost any tank work,if I could find one.
Is there any reason that I could not use a smaller tank?

__________________
Our Rig 
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.


Group: Safarifriends Message: 28049 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Call beaver parts they have a new one $125.. not the exact
tank but will work. I'm looking for the right tank for
mine but can't find anything but used…..Still looking for
the tank………Terry 96 sahara









"rvtips@... [Safarifriends]"
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> My P/S tank has a small leak at the drain plug,I have
>tried to seal it with no luck.
> I called Monaco and they were no help.
> It is made out of some kind of plastic.It hold 4-5 QTs.
> I have a rear radiator so I don't know why the tank is
>so large. I have a friend with a pusher and rear radiator
>and his tank holds about 2 QTs?
> I have a lot of room where the tank is,so I could make
>almost any tank work,if I could find one.
> Is there any reason that I could not use a smaller tank?
> __________________
> Our Rig
>http://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=11497
> Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.
>
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28050 From: TD Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Phil,

Consider taking the tank to NAPA or a truck parts place. Since you have lots of room, they could find something for you that has similar capacity and would fit.

Also, not all coaches are the same. For an example, on my coach the power steering hydraulic fluid, is also used for the hydro-boost for the brakes and for the parking brake. It is high capacity and is a big safety factor if God forbid you would run out of that oil. One of our members had a situation like that, and scary was an understatement. I don't know your set up, but your buddies coach with the smaller reservoir, might have air brakes, which would leave the hydraulics only for the power steering, thus much less capacity needed.

Here are some examples of hydraulic tanks that you could fit in your compartment. Also, going larger is better that smaller for your situation. (JMHO)

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466862_200466862
You could get adapters to make the fittings work and this one would likely never crack.

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


On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:41 AM, rvtips@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


My P/S tank has a small leak at the drain plug,I have tried to seal it with no luck.
I called Monaco and they were no help.
It is made out of some kind of plastic.It hold 4-5 QTs.
I have a rear radiator so I don't know why the tank is so large. I have a friend with a pusher and rear radiator and his tank holds about 2 QTs?
I have a lot of room where the tank is,so I could make almost any tank work,if I could find one.
Is there any reason that I could not use a smaller tank?

__________________
Our Rig 
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.





Group: Safarifriends Message: 28051 From: rvtips Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
I looked at the tanks,they go from 2.8 too small next one is 10 gal. to big.
I have air brakes and the fan has a belt.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28052 From: rvtips Date: 5/13/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
do you have the number for Beaver parts?
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28053 From: TD Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
You initially stated that your tank holds 4 to 5 quarts. This tank holds 2.8 gallons, which is more than enough for what your are trying to accomplish. Looking at the dimensions, it seems like it would easily fit into your compartment.  Also, there are other companies that make all sorts of sizes, even custom made, but they are a bit pricey.

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

On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 2:09 AM, rvtips@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


I looked at the tanks,they go from 2.8 too small next one is 10 gal. to big.
I have air brakes and the fan has a belt.



Group: Safarifriends Message: 28054 From: mel96safari Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
John
What exactly is "this tank"?
Where can it be found/purchased?
Into what make/model coach will it easily fit?
Wondering?
Mel
'96 Sahara


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

You initially stated that your tank holds 4 to 5 quarts. This tank holds 2.8 gallons, which is more than enough for what your are trying to accomplish. Looking at the dimensions, it seems like it would easily fit into your compartment.  Also, there are other companies that make all sorts of sizes, even custom made, but they are a bit pricey.

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



Group: Safarifriends Message: 28055 From: Keith Bowers Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
2 gal should be plenty big enough

--
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stand ready in the night to visit violence on those
who would do us harm.
 
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Group: Safarifriends Message: 28056 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
This whole safari beaver TANK thing is a bunch of crap,
they need to have a batch of new 8620 hydraulic tanks
built for us all . Terry 96 sahara 250 cat…ps hope some
of you safari builders are hearing this...












"TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends]"
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> You initially stated that your tank holds 4 to 5 quarts.
>This tank holds
> 2.8 gallons, which is more than enough for what your are
>trying to
> accomplish. Looking at the dimensions, it seems like it
>would easily fit
> into your compartment. Also, there are other companies
>that make all sorts
> of sizes, even custom made, but they are a bit pricey.
>
> John
> '95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
> 6spd.
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 2:09 AM, rvtips@...
>[Safarifriends] <
> Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I looked at the tanks,they go from 2.8 too small next
>>one is 10 gal. to
>> big.
>> I have air brakes and the fan has a belt.
>>
>>
>>
>>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28057 From: TERRY SELVIDGE Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
John, the tank part # is 8620 and nobody has
one……..driving me nuts…..Terry 96 sahara 250 cat











"stuplich@... [Safarifriends]"
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> John
> What exactly is "this tank"?
> Where can it be found/purchased?
> Into what make/model coach will it easily fit?
> Wondering?
> Mel
> '96 Sahara
>
>
> ---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <sdjhtm@...>
>wrote :
>
> You initially stated that your tank holds 4 to 5 quarts.
>This tank holds 2.8 gallons, which is more than enough
>for what your are trying to accomplish. Looking at the
>dimensions, it seems like it would easily fit into your
>compartment. Also, there are other companies that make
>all sorts of sizes, even custom made, but they are a bit
>pricey.
>
> John
> '95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
> 6spd.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28058 From: TD Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Terry,

I UNDERSTAND. I was just giving an alternative to Phil, because he was considering modifying and fitting a pseudo universal tank. Like I stated earlier, one can google one of the many tank makers who custom make hydraulic tanks, and have one made. It will just cost way more than a little creativity and elbow grease. It is really not rocket science to make this mode work, or having a shop mod it for you. JMO

Here is the link again to that tank, in case someone missed it: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466862_200466862

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

On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 10:35 AM, 'TERRY SELVIDGE' selvidge@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

John, the tank part # is 8620 and nobody has
one……..driving me nuts
…..Terry 96 sahara 250 cat











  "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]"
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> John
> What exactly is "this tank"?
> Where can it be found/purchased?
> Into what make/model coach will it easily fit?
> Wondering?
> Mel
> '96 Sahara
>
>
> ---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <sdjhtm@...>
>wrote :
>
> You initially stated that your tank holds 4 to 5 quarts.
>This tank holds 2.8 gallons, which is more than enough
>for what your are trying to accomplish. Looking at the
>dimensions, it seems like it would easily fit into your
>compartment.  Also, there are other companies that make
>all sorts of sizes, even custom made, but they are a bit
>pricey.
>
> John
> '95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
> 6spd.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


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Group: Safarifriends Message: 28059 From: TD Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Mel,

Per my post message yesterday, I left a link to a tank from Northertools for a universal hydraulic tank that one could easily modify to work on their coach. For what ever reason, my computer doesn't show the post numbers of the conversations posted, so I will copy and paste the link and my conversation from yesterday.

BTW, this is why I really dislike when members post a message with out showing the previous message they are replying too. One has no way of knowing who it is referring to and what exactly they are talking about, and considering that these conversations are supposed to help all members, it ends up doing the exact opposite. It just creates confusion and wastes time when one has to re-post  or ask additional questions. It is very annoying and unproductive! End of rant. :)

PS: Mel, you are actually one of the few who do it right and then some. You not only leave the previous message, but you highlight in red the part of the message you are referring too. An excellent system that I'm even starting to use! Kudos! :)

Link:  http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466862_200466862

Yesterdays conversation:
Phil,

Consider taking the tank to NAPA or a truck parts place. Since you have lots of room, they could find something for you that has similar capacity and would fit.

Also, not all coaches are the same. For an example, on my coach the power steering hydraulic fluid, is also used for the hydro-boost for the brakes and for the parking brake. It is high capacity and is a big safety factor if God forbid you would run out of that oil. One of our members had a situation like that, and scary was an understatement. I don't know your set up, but your buddies coach with the smaller reservoir, might have air brakes, which would leave the hydraulics only for the power steering, thus much less capacity needed.

Here are some examples of hydraulic tanks that you could fit in your compartment. Also, going larger is better that smaller for your situation. (JMHO)

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466862_200466862
You could get adapters to make the fittings work and this one would likely never crack.

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

On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:41 AM, rvtips@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


My P/S tank has a small leak at the drain plug,I have tried to seal it with no luck.
I called Monaco and they were no help.
It is made out of some kind of plastic.It hold 4-5 QTs.
I have a rear radiator so I don't know why the tank is so large. I have a friend with a pusher and rear radiator and his tank holds about 2 QTs?
I have a lot of room where the tank is,so I could make almost any tank work,if I could find one.
Is there any reason that I could not use a smaller tank?

__________________
Our Rig 
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.


On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 8:00 AM, stuplich@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


John
What exactly is "this tank"?
Where can it be found/purchased?

Into what make/model coach will it easily fit?
Wondering?
Mel
'96 Sahara


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

You initially stated that your tank holds 4 to 5 quarts. This tank holds 2.8 gallons, which is more than enough for what your are trying to accomplish. Looking at the dimensions, it seems like it would easily fit into your compartment.  Also, there are other companies that make all sorts of sizes, even custom made, but they are a bit pricey.

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






Group: Safarifriends Message: 28060 From: mel96safari Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Thanks John
Mel


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

Mel,
Per my post message yesterday, I left a link to a tank from Northertools for a universal hydraulic tank that one could easily modify to work on their coach.


John
What exactly is "this tank"?
Where can it be found/purchased?

Into what make/model coach will it easily fit?
Wondering?
Mel
'96 Sahara


Group: Safarifriends Message: 28074 From: rvtips Date: 5/14/2015
Subject: Re: This tank? (was: I need a power steering tank)
Thanks John,I read that as 2.8 QTs
I will look into it.
Phil


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

Terry,

I UNDERSTAND. I was just giving an alternative to Phil, because he was considering modifying and fitting a pseudo universal tank. Like I stated earlier, one can google one of the many tank makers who custom make hydraulic tanks, and have one made. It will just cost way more than a little creativity and elbow grease. It is really not rocket science to make this mode work, or having a shop mod it for you. JMO

Here is the link again to that tank, in case someone missed it: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466862_200466862

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

On Thu, May 14, 2015 at 10:35 AM, 'TERRY SELVIDGE' selvidge@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

John, the tank part # is 8620 and nobody has
one……..driving me nuts
…..Terry 96 sahara 250 cat











  "stuplich@... [Safarifriends]"
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> John
> What exactly is "this tank"?
> Where can it be found/purchased?
> Into what make/model coach will it easily fit?
> Wondering?
> Mel
> '96 Sahara
>
>
> ---In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, <sdjhtm@...>
>wrote :
>
> You initially stated that your tank holds 4 to 5 quarts.
>This tank holds 2.8 gallons, which is more than enough
>for what your are trying to accomplish. Looking at the
>dimensions, it seems like it would easily fit into your
>compartment.  Also, there are other companies that make
>all sorts of sizes, even custom made, but they are a bit
>pricey.
>
> John
> '95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
> 6spd.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


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Group: Safarifriends Message: 28075 From: Nautserv@... Date: 5/15/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank
Here's a link to another source for generic tanks of all sizes....they have some interesting stuff that can be adapted to MH's...blowers, motors etc.
 
jon  1992 Safari Cummins 5.9, Allison 4
 
 
In a message dated 5/13/2015 11:18:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com writes:
 

Phil,

Consider taking the tank to NAPA or a truck parts place. Since you have lots of room, they could find something for you that has similar capacity and would fit.

Also, not all coaches are the same. For an example, on my coach the power steering hydraulic fluid, is also used for the hydro-boost for the brakes and for the parking brake. It is high capacity and is a big safety factor if God forbid you would run out of that oil. One of our members had a situation like that, and scary was an understatement. I don't know your set up, but your buddies coach with the smaller reservoir, might have air brakes, which would leave the hydraulics only for the power steering, thus much less capacity needed.

Here are some examples of hydraulic tanks that you could fit in your compartment. Also, going larger is better that smaller for your situation. (JMHO)

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466862_200466862
You could get adapters to make the fittings work and this one would likely never crack.

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


On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:41 AM, rvtips@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


My P/S tank has a small leak at the drain plug,I have tried to seal it with no luck.
I called Monaco and they were no help.
It is made out of some kind of plastic.It hold 4-5 QTs.
I have a rear radiator so I don't know why the tank is so large. I have a friend with a pusher and rear radiator and his tank holds about 2 QTs?
I have a lot of room where the tank is,so I could make almost any tank work,if I could find one.
Is there any reason that I could not use a smaller tank?

__________________
Our Rig 
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.





Group: Safarifriends Message: 28084 From: rvtips Date: 5/15/2015
Subject: Re: I need a power steering tank

to bad  they are so big,the smallest one is 3 gals.

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

Here's a link to another source for generic tanks of all sizes....they have some interesting stuff that can be adapted to MH's...blowers, motors etc.
 
jon  1992 Safari Cummins 5.9, Allison 4
 
 
In a message dated 5/13/2015 11:18:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com writes:
 

Phil,

Consider taking the tank to NAPA or a truck parts place. Since you have lots of room, they could find something for you that has similar capacity and would fit.

Also, not all coaches are the same. For an example, on my coach the power steering hydraulic fluid, is also used for the hydro-boost for the brakes and for the parking brake. It is high capacity and is a big safety factor if God forbid you would run out of that oil. One of our members had a situation like that, and scary was an understatement. I don't know your set up, but your buddies coach with the smaller reservoir, might have air brakes, which would leave the hydraulics only for the power steering, thus much less capacity needed.

Here are some examples of hydraulic tanks that you could fit in your compartment. Also, going larger is better that smaller for your situation. (JMHO)

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466862_200466862
You could get adapters to make the fittings work and this one would likely never crack.

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


On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 1:41 AM, rvtips@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


My P/S tank has a small leak at the drain plug,I have tried to seal it with no luck.
I called Monaco and they were no help.
It is made out of some kind of plastic.It hold 4-5 QTs.
I have a rear radiator so I don't know why the tank is so large. I have a friend with a pusher and rear radiator and his tank holds about 2 QTs?
I have a lot of room where the tank is,so I could make almost any tank work,if I could find one.
Is there any reason that I could not use a smaller tank?

__________________
Our Rig 
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.





Group: Safarifriends Message: 28962 From: Dean Dugger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Steering tires:

I'm having a problem locating 9R22.5 steering tires, can someone tell me what they are being replaced with?
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28963 From: wolfe102001 Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
While 9R's are hard to find, they ARE available.

But many have gone to the Michelin 255/80R22.5.

Not knowing what coach you have, you will need to verify that they will fit your coach.

They DO work with 6.75" rims.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28964 From: John Clevenger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:

I have Toyo tires 9R22.5  and have no problem finding them; used a lot on trucks, JohnC

 

96 Safari Sahara 3540 250 Cat

2005 TJ/Fusion

(O) I I I I I I I (O)

 

From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 12:07 PM
To: Safari
Subject: [Safarifriends] Steering tires:

 

 


I'm having a problem locating 9R22.5 steering tires, can someone tell me what they are being replaced with?

Group: Safarifriends Message: 28965 From: Charlie Schwatka Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
I live in Minnesota and had no problem finding several brands of 9R 22.5 tires at Pomps tire there are several locations located in the upper Midwest. I bought Firestones,  I like them so far. Saved $50 a tire over Goodyear, and like the guy who sold them said they may not go for as many miles as a Goodyear set, but on a motorhome they will time out before they wear out

Charlie
95 safari sahara 5.9 cummins
 



From: "bawolfe10@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 12:42 PM
Subject: [Safarifriends] Re: Steering tires:

 
While 9R's are hard to find, they ARE available.

But many have gone to the Michelin 255/80R22.5.

Not knowing what coach you have, you will need to verify that they will fit your coach.

They DO work with 6.75" rims.


Group: Safarifriends Message: 28966 From: TD Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Be aware that 255/80R22.5 that Brett mentioned is a Michelin number,
the equivalent of that size in other brands like Goodyear, Toyo, and
Firestone is 265/75R22.5
Also, this tire can carry much more weight, or putting it another way,
it can carry the same weight as the 9R22.5 under much less pressure,
which translates too a much smoother ride.

Another common size that will work, but is a slightly lower profile
is, 255/70R22.5
This tire will ride harsher then the 9R22.5 or the 265/75R22.5

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

On 9/11/15, bawolfe10@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> While 9R's are hard to find, they ARE available.
>
> But many have gone to the Michelin 255/80R22.5.
>
> Not knowing what coach you have, you will need to verify that they will fit
> your coach.
>
> They DO work with 6.75" rims.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28967 From: Dean Dugger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Guys, I appreciate the come back, I live in Colorado and I have a1995 Ivory Ed., 37' 300hp Cummings, maybe this will help. Dean


From: "TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 3:45:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Re: Steering tires:

 

Be aware that 255/80R22.5 that Brett mentioned is a Michelin number,
the equivalent of that size in other brands like Goodyear, Toyo, and
Firestone is 265/75R22.5
Also, this tire can carry much more weight, or putting it another way,
it can carry the same weight as the 9R22.5 under much less pressure,
which translates too a much smoother ride.

Another common size that will work, but is a slightly lower profile
is, 255/70R22.5
This tire will ride harsher then the 9R22.5 or the 265/75R22.5

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

On 9/11/15, bawolfe10@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> While 9R's are hard to find, they ARE available.
>
> But many have gone to the Michelin 255/80R22.5.
>
> Not knowing what coach you have, you will need to verify that they will fit
> your coach.
>
> They DO work with 6.75" rims.

Group: Safarifriends Message: 28968 From: TD Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Dean,

As per my signature, I have a '95 Serengeti (w/o the Ivory package),
it is pretty much the same coach as you have. I originally had 9R22.5
and now I have Goodyear 265/75R22.5 tires. Going to this size was the
best move I've made, it handles great, rides a lot smoother, and the
tires are not maxed out weight wise the way they were with the
original size. I couldn't be happier. Also, there were no issues with
dual wheel spacing or rim width. Like Brett mentioned, those tires fit
on the stock 6.75" rim.

I hope this helps.

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

On 9/11/15, Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Guys, I appreciate the come back, I live in Colorado and I have a1995 Ivory
> Ed., 37' 300hp Cummings , maybe this will help. Dean
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "TD sdjhtm @ gmail .com [ Safarifriends ]" < Safarifriends @
> yahoogroups .com>
> To: Safarifriends @ yahoogroups .com
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 3:45:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [ Safarifriends ] Re: Steering tires:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be aware that 255/80R22.5 that Brett mentioned is a Michelin number,
> the equivalent of that size in other brands like Goodyear, Toyo , and
> Firestone is 265/75R22.5
> Also, this tire can carry much more weight, or putting it another way,
> it can carry the same weight as the 9R22.5 under much less pressure,
> which translates too a much smoother ride.
>
> Another common size that will work, but is a slightly lower profile
> is, 255/70R22.5
> This tire will ride harsher then the 9R22.5 or the 265/75R22.5
>
> John
> '95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
> 6spd.
>
> On 9/11/15, bawolfe10@ hotmail .com [ Safarifriends ]
> < Safarifriends @ yahoogroups .com> wrote:
>> While 9R's are hard to find, they ARE available.
>>
>> But many have gone to the Michelin 255/80R22.5.
>>
>> Not knowing what coach you have, you will need to verify that they will
>> fit
>> your coach.
>>
>> They DO work with 6.75" rims.
>
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 28969 From: Dean Dugger Date: 9/11/2015
Subject: Re: Steering tires:
Guys, I thank all of you for the info, this really helps, Thank you, Dean


From: "TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 6:31:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Re: Steering tires:

 

Dean,

As per my signature, I have a '95 Serengeti (w/o the Ivory package),
it is pretty much the same coach as you have. I originally had 9R22.5
and now I have Goodyear 265/75R22.5 tires. Going to this size was the
best move I've made, it handles great, rides a lot smoother, and the
tires are not maxed out weight wise the way they were with the
original size. I couldn't be happier. Also, there were no issues with
dual wheel spacing or rim width. Like Brett mentioned, those tires fit
on the stock 6.75" rim.

I hope this helps.

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

On 9/11/15, Dean Dugger dddugger9@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> Guys, I appreciate the come back, I live in Colorado and I have a1995 Ivory
> Ed., 37' 300hp Cummings , maybe this will help. Dean
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "TD sdjhtm @ gmail .com [ Safarifriends ]" < Safarifriends @
> yahoogroups .com>
> To: Safarifriends @ yahoogroups .com
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 3:45:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [ Safarifriends ] Re: Steering tires:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Be aware that 255/80R22.5 that Brett mentioned is a Michelin number,
> the equivalent of that size in other brands like Goodyear, Toyo , and
> Firestone is 265/75R22.5
> Also, this tire can carry much more weight, or putting it another way,
> it can carry the same weight as the 9R22.5 under much less pressure,
> which translates too a much smoother ride.
>
> Another common size that will work, but is a slightly lower profile
> is, 255/70R22.5
> This tire will ride harsher then the 9R22.5 or the 265/75R22.5
>
> John
> '95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, 300 Cummins 8.3CTA, Allison
> 6spd.
>
> On 9/11/15, bawolfe10@ hotmail .com [ Safarifriends ]
> < Safarifriends @ yahoogroups .com> wrote:
>> While 9R's are hard to find, they ARE available.
>>
>> But many have gone to the Michelin 255/80R22.5.
>>
>> Not knowing what coach you have, you will need to verify that they will
>> fit
>> your coach.
>>
>> They DO work with 6.75" rims.
>
>

Group: Safarifriends Message: 29480 From: Ken Bates Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Howard Power Center Steering
Does anyone else out there have a Howard Power Center Steering stabilizer that I can ask a question about?
Ken, '95 Sahara, 35 ft, Cummins 5.9, Allison 6 spd.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 29481 From: bubby schmitz Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
I have one and lots of information even have a 8 track video on it    Bubby 2001 zanzibar
 

To: safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 00:10:37 +0000
Subject: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering



Does anyone else out there have a Howard Power Center Steering stabilizer that I can ask a question about?
Ken, '95 Sahara, 35 ft, Cummins 5.9, Allison 6 spd.


Group: Safarifriends Message: 29482 From: Ken Bates Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Hi Bubby. I appreciate your response. I have one on my '95 Sahara that I bought earlier this year and have been fixing many things on. I keep refilling the reservoir and it keeps emptying. Initially it was a problem with the fittings on the hydraulic piston affixed to the steering that were loose and leaking and those got tightened and are now dry.On this trip I placed a cup under the Air reservoir tank and the cup filled up over the last hundred miles with limited steering stabilizer use. There is a hole in the bottom of the power centred air vent reservoir (white plastic tank that sits above the hydraulic pump/reservoir) and it seems to be all leaking through that. All the other hoses and fittings are now tight and dry. First question, what function does the air vent reservoir play and second..why does it have a hole in the bottom of it, and 3rd, why is there hydraulic fluid going into the air vent reservoir? My first inclination is to simply plug the whole in the bottom of that air reservoir and see what happens. Hope this makes some sense. Ken
'95 Sahara, 35ft. 



On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 4:59 PM, "bubby schmitz bbinthewoods@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 
I have one and lots of information even have a 8 track video on it    Bubby 2001 zanzibar
 

To: safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 00:10:37 +0000
Subject: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering



Does anyone else out there have a Howard Power Center Steering stabilizer that I can ask a question about?
Ken, '95 Sahara, 35 ft, Cummins 5.9, Allison 6 spd.




Group: Safarifriends Message: 29485 From: TD Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Ken,

Here is a PDF of the service manual, it should be of help. It sounds like you have an internal seal failure, that is why the air reservoir is filling up with oil. Read that PDF and you should have a better understanding. I don't know if they can be rebuilt.

http://janeandjohn.org/docs/Howard%20PCS%20Manual.pdf

I hope this helps.

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

On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 8:53 PM, Ken Bates rainwillcome2@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Hi Bubby. I appreciate your response. I have one on my '95 Sahara that I bought earlier this year and have been fixing many things on. I keep refilling the reservoir and it keeps emptying. Initially it was a problem with the fittings on the hydraulic piston affixed to the steering that were loose and leaking and those got tightened and are now dry.On this trip I placed a cup under the Air reservoir tank and the cup filled up over the last hundred miles with limited steering stabilizer use. There is a hole in the bottom of the power centred air vent reservoir (white plastic tank that sits above the hydraulic pump/reservoir) and it seems to be all leaking through that. All the other hoses and fittings are now tight and dry. First question, what function does the air vent reservoir play and second..why does it have a hole in the bottom of it, and 3rd, why is there hydraulic fluid going into the air vent reservoir? My first inclination is to simply plug the whole in the bottom of that air reservoir and see what happens. Hope this makes some sense. Ken
'95 Sahara, 35ft. 



On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 4:59 PM, "bubby schmitz bbinthewoods@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 
I have one and lots of information even have a 8 track video on it    Bubby 2001 zanzibar
 

To: safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 00:10:37 +0000
Subject: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering



Does anyone else out there have a Howard Power Center Steering stabilizer that I can ask a question about?
Ken, '95 Sahara, 35 ft, Cummins 5.9, Allison 6 spd.







Group: Safarifriends Message: 29487 From: Ken Bates Date: 12/2/2015
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Thanks John, I understand that the company is no longer in business so I'll have to find out if there is anyone out there that is still servicing these things. Much appreciated. I will go through the PDF. Ken
'95 Sahara 35ft, 5.9 Cummins. 6 spd Allison



On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 6:52 PM, "TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 
Ken,

Here is a PDF of the service manual, it should be of help. It sounds like you have an internal seal failure, that is why the air reservoir is filling up with oil. Read that PDF and you should have a better understanding. I don't know if they can be rebuilt.

http://janeandjohn.org/docs/Howard%20PCS%20Manual.pdf

I hope this helps.

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

On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 8:53 PM, Ken Bates rainwillcome2@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Hi Bubby. I appreciate your response. I have one on my '95 Sahara that I bought earlier this year and have been fixing many things on. I keep refilling the reservoir and it keeps emptying. Initially it was a problem with the fittings on the hydraulic piston affixed to the steering that were loose and leaking and those got tightened and are now dry.On this trip I placed a cup under the Air reservoir tank and the cup filled up over the last hundred miles with limited steering stabilizer use. There is a hole in the bottom of the power centred air vent reservoir (white plastic tank that sits above the hydraulic pump/reservoir) and it seems to be all leaking through that. All the other hoses and fittings are now tight and dry. First question, what function does the air vent reservoir play and second..why does it have a hole in the bottom of it, and 3rd, why is there hydraulic fluid going into the air vent reservoir? My first inclination is to simply plug the whole in the bottom of that air reservoir and see what happens. Hope this makes some sense. Ken
'95 Sahara, 35ft. 



On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 4:59 PM, "bubby schmitz bbinthewoods@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 
I have one and lots of information even have a 8 track video on it    Bubby 2001 zanzibar
 

To: safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 00:10:37 +0000
Subject: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering



Does anyone else out there have a Howard Power Center Steering stabilizer that I can ask a question about?
Ken, '95 Sahara, 35 ft, Cummins 5.9, Allison 6 spd.









Group: Safarifriends Message: 29631 From: mel96safari Date: 1/5/2016
Subject: Power Steering (was: how to access the back of the water heater)
themopedwhiz
If what is the the power steering??
Mel
'96 Sahara

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

brake is full NOT going to touch it
hyd reservoir calls for Mobil all purpose ATF
it was below the minimum line but NOT really low , over half full
i added ATF to the full line

that still doesn't tell me IF that is the power steering,
i don't remember one on the engine, but there might be a pump there
my memory says its an electric pump down front but where is the reservoir
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30178 From: jujubug0704 Date: 4/10/2016
Subject: Re: ioRE: [Safarifriends] Howard Power Center Steering
Please can you send me any info you have on Howard suatem. Ours stopped working.
Thanks
Dona
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30814 From: Sound Daddy Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: 1999 safari steering box
Hi everyone!

I am stuck in Flagstaff... Does anyone have info on the steering box seal on a 1999 Sahara safari.  There is a plastic dust cover that is pouring fluid out of a pin hole.  I'm not sure if I can remove the box cover and replace the inner seal with the steering box still on the RV. Any help info would be great!

Scotty  1999 Safari Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30816 From: ouachita1 Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box
Scotty 

Sorry to hear about the steering box I changed mine about 6 months ago I have a 97 Safari Sahara 37 ft w/ the cat engine. It is a complicated process and IT is some work! Mine was leaking like yours behind the plastic cap but there is a O ring around the shaft and it has deteriorated around the shaft causing it to leak I ordered a new shaft kit from R H Sheppard  http://www.rhsheppard.com/customer-service/service-and-support/ the kit came with all the o rings and other assorted goodies Now I had my son-in-laws who helped (they do come in good for something sometimes) and it was a booger. If you don't have the right tools I would not even attempt it. Plus you need to have some heavy duty tools It is a whole lot easier to let the pro's handle it 

Big reason why is the steering box has got to weigh over a 100 pounds! and it takes a steady hand and LOTS of muscle to try and wrangle that bad boy to the ground!

Good Luck
Don   

  
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30817 From: ouachita1 Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box
Scotty 

One more thing I forgot to mention is the site I posted  on my previous post (R H Sheppard) has instructional videos that will show how the steering box works etc but the best thing is you can see how big that bad boy is and how the internal parts work 

Don 
Group: Safarifriends Message: 30822 From: TD Date: 7/18/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box
Scott,

Search this group for more info.

Here is a link of conversations on this group to help speed things up for you. It should give you some ideas and options with your dilemma. Last year a fellow safari owner had her gear box rebuilt in Ohio and was very happy with there work. If you want the name to that place, let me know and I will try to dig it up.

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Safarifriends/conversations/topics/24065

I hope this helps...

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

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Safarifriends/conversations/topics/24065

On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Sound Daddy starcityentertainment@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Hi everyone!

I am stuck in Flagstaff... Does anyone have info on the steering box seal on a 1999 Sahara safari.  There is a plastic dust cover that is pouring fluid out of a pin hole.  I'm not sure if I can remove the box cover and replace the inner seal with the steering box still on the RV. Any help info would be great!

Scotty  1999 Safari Sahara



Group: Safarifriends Message: 30825 From: Jim Bowen Date: 7/19/2016
Subject: Re: 1999 safari steering box
This may not be of much use - but I had my steering box go out about 2
years ago on my 98 Serengeti.
I was in Fredricsburg, TX and had a mobile heavy duty repair guy replace
my box, on site, with a rebuilt form IL.
The freight was more than the part ( over night ) because it was
considered heavy freight.
The rebuild box is much better than the original on. - tighter.
I will look to see if I can find the name of the rebuild shop.
I got my part number from a parts list that was included with all the
other manuals when the coach was new.

JiminTex