n2deep Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 The input shaft has decided to break in my steering box, it broke even with the top of the box. I was wondering if parts are still available for this box and where to get them. It says Ross hydropower, the casting numbert is HF642884 and the stamped in number is HF64114. Anybody know anything about these.Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8875-70-model-r-steering/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 The input shaft has decided to break in my steering box, it broke even with the top of the box. I was wondering if parts are still available for this box and where to get them. It says Ross hydropower, the casting numbert is HF642884 and the stamped in number is HF64114. Anybody know anything about these.ThanksHi Meado. The box number is HF642884 and the series is an HF64. Google Pro Steering, Steering Specialists, and a number of others. Most of the input shafts were the same on thos Ross boxes just the orientation, and mountings were different.I've never purchased an input shaft for one but they usually cost about $420.00 to get totally rebuilt plus freight with either of those two companies.The HF64 series is rated to a 12,000# steer axle.Normally a good box but prone to leakage from what I've experienced.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/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-32976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Meado,Rob is right on the money with his advice.If you want - you could also contact Kevin All at All Macks.Kevin has a couple of used and at least one brand new (NOS) Rosssteering box in stock.It might be a little faster than waiting for a rebuild.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-33009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Paul is correct in his post with the lead time. While either rebuilder will get it done in two days or less, they are both located in the western part of the country. Transit time would be much greater than the actual rebuild time.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/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-33012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The input shaft has decided to break in my steering box, it broke even with the top of the box. I was wondering if parts are still available for this box and where to get them. It says Ross hydropower, the casting numbert is HF642884 and the stamped in number is HF64114. Anybody know anything about these.ThanksJust out of curiosity why did it break?Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-33016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Just out of curiosity why did it break?GrantHi Grant, they were a weak link in the gearbox. I've seen several broken, but always replaced the complete gear assy with salvage parts as they used to be very common.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/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-33017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy1911a1 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The input shaft has decided to break in my steering box, it broke even with the top of the box. I was wondering if parts are still available for this box and where to get them. It says Ross hydropower, the casting numbert is HF642884 and the stamped in number is HF64114. Anybody know anything about these.ThanksThat's a good looking black your using for your avatar is it yours and can you post some pics? Quote THE GREATEST NAME IN TRUCKS MACK TRUCKS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-33024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2deep Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 The black in the avatar is mine but good lookling is a bit much. Maybe I can get so pics of my trucks in a few days. As for the steering shaft I don't know why it broke but it is a good thing it happened a 1 mph leaving the pit and not 55 on the highway. Thanks for all the help and info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-33157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 The black in the avatar is mine but good lookling is a bit much. Maybe I can get so pics of my trucks in a few days. As for the steering shaft I don't know why it broke but it is a good thing it happened a 1 mph leaving the pit and not 55 on the highway. Thanks for all the help and info.I've only replaced one where the driver was actually on the road driving. He slid on ice at a "T" intersection, and drove across railroad tracks without a crossing unable to stop. The others have been snapped off when initiating a turn with a heavy load on at very low speed as in leaving a pit.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/8875-70-model-r-steering/#findComment-33159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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