aclem Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 1989 rd690s steering box leaks and issues after new seals. looking to replace. new or rebuilt? i was told not to go with rebuilt. anyone have one? its a sheppard 492S5-6. thanks Quote A.Clement Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 mine is leaking form the top shaft , and I have a replacement kit ! are you saying here it is not worth the try to fix it ?? Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/#findComment-196648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclem Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 thats what i was told by a few mack mechanics but idk Quote A.Clement Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/#findComment-196670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 hum I like the chalenge ' since I already have the seal kit might as well go for it , I'll keep you postedand by the way waht is the meaning of "IDK" ? Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/#findComment-196830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 IDK is computer shorthand for "I don't know". Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/#findComment-196831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 thats what i was told by a few mack mechanics but idkI think the problem is when they get them apart they don't seem to be able to get them back together right, you need the book to do it. The book will explain all the tricks and set up. I have replaced steering shafts, seals and gears on steering boxes and you cant "wing it" as the steering will be off. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/#findComment-196836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclem Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 yes that is what i was told. and if you put seals in it and your shaft is pitted then it will tear your seals up. Quote A.Clement Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/#findComment-196887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I have used SKF Speedi-Sleeves and have good luck on steering shafts. Sometimes a new shaft is not much more than the speedi sleeve so I will go that route Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32106-steering-box-issues/#findComment-196951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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