suejoe6174 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 my 1957 b 85 fire truck is really hard to steer. does anyone have any easy fix???? i had a 1961 that would steer so much easier. Why is that? any sugestions would be helpful, my arms are killing me. Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11464-b-85-fire-truck-steering/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbmyls2go Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'm just begining to have repairs done on the '64 C85F I bought from my volunteer fire department. Having never driven it when it was in service, I assumed the really hard steering was normal - was just told by the mechanic today that it has power assist (with a leak). Don't know if your earlier B model would have the same but that would explain it, LOL! Quote for I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep, miles to go before I sleep - Robt Frost Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11464-b-85-fire-truck-steering/#findComment-43491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
engine2quarters Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My '45 Mack has 'power steering by Armstrong'. Have to keep it well greased and tires with correct pressure in them.Front tires are wearing evenly, so no front end problems. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11464-b-85-fire-truck-steering/#findComment-44326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Our B75 Pumper was always hard to steer from the first day it was delivered. Just use the old armstrong steering! Goes good with the 2-35 air conditioning (2 windwos down- 35 MPH) Seriously- You might consider going to radial tires as they have lower rolling resistance and should make it much easier to steer,Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11464-b-85-fire-truck-steering/#findComment-44343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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