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Re: Steering box replacement or rebuild

Reply #25 –
Lucas recommends using their stop leak product at 10% of the system capacity. So if our hydraulic system holds 5 gallons/20 quarts you would need to add 2 quarts of the stop leak. Any less might not do any good and more much isn't always better.

Steve
Steve & Sandy
2003 U320 4220 WCDS, build#6160
Motorcade #17794
USMC '67-'71

Re: Steering box replacement or rebuild

Reply #26 –
Yes the top is Red. Top is on bottom and looks like the piston cylinder head.

Re: Steering box replacement or rebuild

Reply #27 –
I replaced my outer seal several months ago when it started leaking and box has been fine since.  However, after reading this thread, I am sure it's just a matter of time before its goes bad.  Like bdale states above, better to do it on my terms than stuck on the road somewhere.

Ordered a box from RedHead yesterday, and have an appointment at Nacogdoches Motorhome Service for the install. have seen all the good comments about NMS and after talking with them, feel confident they will do a good job.  Gonna get a full check up on the drivetrain, brakes, and air system while we're there.
Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad

Re: Steering box replacement or rebuild

Reply #28 –
If rebuilt by Readhead Steering it should look like this.
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Steering box replacement or rebuild

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Greg, Our Red Head rebuilt does not have either label.
Our was rebuilt by the OEM, Sheppard. Apparently, others who professionally rebuild have other ways of identifying their work.

Regarding the seals giving up, all seals will eventually fail. Even a NOS seal that's been on the shelf for many years will likely not last as long in service as an identical one of recent manufacture. This is typical of most "rubber" products.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370