Snowy Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 My B61 has a belt driven power sterring setup, my question is what type of fluid does it take in the reservoir?I drove many a B model but they all had standard sterring, the stronger you were, the better they steered. Snowy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 My B61 has a belt driven power sterring setup, my question is what type of fluid does it take in the reservoir?I drove many a B model but they all had standard sterring, the stronger you were, the better they steered. SnowyA lot of trucks take 10-W-30 engine oil in the reservoir. I always use Dexron ATF in mine.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/#findComment-20039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 A lot of trucks take 10-W-30 engine oil in the reservoir. I always use Dexron ATF in mine.RobThanks Rob, when I picked this truck up the reservoir was empty so I drained the system and filled it with ATF dexron, reflecting on it I figured I better check.Snowy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/#findComment-20041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 My B61 has a belt driven power sterring setup, my question is what type of fluid does it take in the reservoir?I drove many a B model but they all had standard sterring, the stronger you were, the better they steered. Snowy yeah,that's armstrong steering. I drove many trucks with that type steering. My b-model has power steering though,I've always just put motor oil in the reservoir. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/#findComment-20290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Thanks Rob, when I picked this truck up the reservoir was empty so I drained the system and filled it with ATF dexron, reflecting on it I figured I better check.SnowyDexron II, or III is always a safe bet when unsure as it does not have some of the "friction modifiers" incorporated into it. Quite often, the detergent additives that are incorporated into engine oil, (except non-detergent and/or air compressor oil) will cause old sealing materials to fail on short order. Some additives to engine oil nowadays were not around when these trucks were designed and built and consequently, the older rubber was not designed to withstand the corrosive properties of some of these additives.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/#findComment-20292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Dexron II, or III is always a safe bet when unsure as it does not have some of the "friction modifiers" incorporated into it. Quite often, the detergent additives that are incorporated into engine oil, (except non-detergent and/or air compressor oil) will cause old sealing materials to fail on short order. Some additives to engine oil nowadays were not around when these trucks were designed and built and consequently, the older rubber was not designed to withstand the corrosive properties of some of these additives.Rob uh-oh. that's what i'll be using from now on then. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/#findComment-20293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman069 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 As long as you keep 'em moving, you can steer 'em with Armstrong power steering. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/#findComment-20788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hey Snowy,A neighbor friend used to drive these trucks back in the 60's. He told me that ATF was the best lubricant that you can use. He said the Cadilac Dealers used ATF in the engines of new cars instead of oil. Well I know that it is GREAT to use in just about anything. It can withstand alot of heat. It will not freeze up in the winter.Nuf Said!mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3911-power-sterring/#findComment-20791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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