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1983 Foretravel Leaking Steering Box

May 09, 2011, 06:14:43 pm

Hi:

I took my 1983 foretravel into the local kenworth shop for it's safety inspection this week.  The steering box is leaking and all the parts are discontinued.  Any suggestions on what I could use as a replacement steering box?  Any idea on what it might cost?

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Re: 1983 Foretravel Leaking Steering Box

Reply #1 – May 09, 2011, 06:22:00 pm

James Triana at Foretravel would be my first call.

Brett

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Reply #2 – May 11, 2011, 11:46:43 am

James Is a valuable resource in this area. If he is not able to help; you may try powersteer.com they have access to many heavy truck components. Also try M&M coach in CA. They are a parts supplier for the Oshkosh chassi

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Reply #3 – May 11, 2011, 12:21:47 pm

Different breed, for sure, but our previous Trek coach leaked over a quart of steering fluid in a day or two while parked, after a couple months of non-use.  It leaked around the shaft seal.  I ordered a replacement seal, but it never leaked a drop again, best I could tell, after 10,000 miles of driving in a year.  Coach is sold, but I still have the seal somewhere.

oldMattB

PS  I zip-tied a rag around it on the first trip, so I could inspect frequently and easily for leaks.

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Reply #4 – May 11, 2011, 09:27:57 pm

A Bar's stop leak might be worth a try.  Not sure if you have oil or steering fluid in the steering gear box.  Bar's Leaks Products  I think FT has recommended this in some cases. 

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Reply #5 – May 12, 2011, 06:41:22 am

No, not Bar's, but Lucas Hydraulic Oil Conditioner and Stop Leak.  It didn't work for my leaking steering box seal, though.

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Reply #6 – June 02, 2011, 02:37:38 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions...  They found a new steering box in Toronto...  First they told me it was $2000.00 but it came in at $500.00....  Now i need to get the seals fixed on the leveling jacks.... 

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Reply #7 – June 02, 2011, 10:35:39 pm

That is one cooool looking 83 FT. How about posting some photos and giving a little history on the coach. I love the old ones.

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