Bob Burkitt wrote: There has been considerable discussion recently
regarding the
replacement of the steering box on the GMC motorhome. Various sources,
casting numbers, etc.have been mentioned but I don't recall seeing any
reference to whether the "stops" inside the box are of a dedicated
design to prevent turning too sharply for the CV joints on the motorhome
application. This is possibly a unique application for the steering box
and not a consideration in many uses except perhaps 4WD trucks.
Has this point been raised and what was the consensus? I would hate to
see anyone damage some expensive joints by the use of a box with
identical appearance but a subtle internal difference; perhaps the
steering limitation is somewhere other than the box itself.
Bob: this is the reason that I insisted on my box being returned. I don't
know if the "stops" issue is real but I believe that Wes Coughlin raised it
as a possible issue when I discussed the box with him. Needless to say, Wes
didn't think much of my having the gears changed.
regarding the
replacement of the steering box on the GMC motorhome. Various sources,
casting numbers, etc.have been mentioned but I don't recall seeing any
reference to whether the "stops" inside the box are of a dedicated
design to prevent turning too sharply for the CV joints on the motorhome
application. This is possibly a unique application for the steering box
and not a consideration in many uses except perhaps 4WD trucks.
Has this point been raised and what was the consensus? I would hate to
see anyone damage some expensive joints by the use of a box with
identical appearance but a subtle internal difference; perhaps the
steering limitation is somewhere other than the box itself.
Bob: this is the reason that I insisted on my box being returned. I don't
know if the "stops" issue is real but I believe that Wes Coughlin raised it
as a possible issue when I discussed the box with him. Needless to say, Wes
didn't think much of my having the gears changed.
