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SheThunder
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GBL Rebel Moderator
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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Possible the pump is going. It may move fluid but has little pressure. The fact you can turn the wheels when off the ground is as good sign the steering box is not the cause. However, no guarantee its not the steering box.
What happens if you rev the engine while turning the steering wheel with the tires on the ground and the bus not moving? Is there a p/s filter that needs to be changed?
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SheThunder
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Yes the steering turns more with higher rpm.... Could not find a filter & don't see anything inline near the reservoir. Did notice a wet fitting at the bottom of the reservoir though.
I'm just getting to know her, she's my first DD
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Pics of p/s pump and reservoir please.
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SheThunder
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the res pic I happen to have on hand, ill take more pics tomorrow morning, or as soon as the thunderstorms leave town.... It's nasty and flood warnings happening right now.
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GBL Rebel Moderator
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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If you remove the bolt on the cover, there is a spring under it. Then a washer, then a filter. Take the spring, washer and filter out. Bolt the cover back on, start the bus and try the steering.
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SheThunder
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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I had the cover off the other day to check the fluid level because the foam piece at the dipstick cap kept wiping the fluid off the dipstick & i couldn't get a read. I didn't notice a spring or filter at that time.
I will get the long forceps & magnetic reacher to see if there is anything laying in the bottom.
If not, where do I find the part, or is it something I can make using proper materials?
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GBL Rebel Moderator
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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Usually those reservoirs have that in them, somebody may have removed them already. It is possible the filter is still in there, as there a few different filters of different heights. I usually put on a disposable glove and reach in to grab the filter. If there is no filter, I am leaning toward the pump again.
And trust me, if the spring was in there you would not have missed it.
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ACFCity
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:41 pm Post subject: Power Steering |
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There may be a shuttle valve that may be stuck or a relief valve that may be stuck open, dumping the pressure back into the reservoir that is needed for steering assist. The best thing to do is to get a Ford 5000 Service manual to see the details in the steering gear unit and in the pump/reservoir. If the filter is missing in the reservoir, there may be carbon or dirt in one of the control valves in the steering assist. The steering gear unit, the pump and the control valves may just need to be cleaned.
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SheThunder
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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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GBL Rebel wrote: | Usually those reservoirs have that in them, somebody may have removed them already. It is possible the filter is still in there, as there a few different filters of different heights. I usually put on a disposable glove and reach in to grab the filter. If there is no filter, I am leaning toward the pump again.
And trust me, if the spring was in there you would not have missed it. |
Sorry it took so long to get back, but the flood we had is just subsiding enough for me to get to the back of the bus.
I found the filter and washers together, but someone must have been in a hurry, cuz the spring was just laying on its side on the top of the filter.... Hmmm.
It made very little difference with the filter out & the fluid looks muddy. Also thicker than expected.... Scratching head.... Wonder if someone put something other than power steering fluid in there?
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SheThunder
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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Power Steering |
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ACFCity wrote: | There may be a shuttle valve that may be stuck or a relief valve that may be stuck open, dumping the pressure back into the reservoir that is needed for steering assist. The best thing to do is to get a Ford 5000 Service manual to see the details in the steering gear unit and in the pump/reservoir. If the filter is missing in the reservoir, there may be carbon or dirt in one of the control valves in the steering assist. The steering gear unit, the pump and the control valves may just need to be cleaned. |
Yes, will definitely be getting another service manual to add to my collection .
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SheThunder
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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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What is the best way to drain & flush the system of the old fluid?
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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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SheThunder wrote: | What is the best way to drain & flush the system of the old fluid? |
Remove the return line from the reservoir, drain fluid into bucket, put line in bucket, plug hole in reservoir, start bus and keep adding fluid to reservoir until fluid from return line is clean. Do not let it run empty is the key.
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SheThunder
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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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GBL Rebel wrote: | SheThunder wrote: | What is the best way to drain & flush the system of the old fluid? |
Remove the return line from the reservoir, drain fluid into bucket, put line in bucket, plug hole in reservoir, start bus and keep adding fluid to reservoir until fluid from return line is clean. Do not let it run empty is the key. |
Gotcha Thanks!
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Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:58 am Post subject: |
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Should have told you this little piece of info- You should not expect to see power steering fluid in there. Could be motor oil, could be transmission fluid. If motor oil, it is probably 10w-30.
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