Had to reconnect the steering ram thread to rod end joint on my neighbours 3600 about a month ago, all OK until he was rushed into hospital last week and while the girls were mucking out it snapped the n/s ram inside the cylinder (there had been a bend in the rod which I did my best to eliminate during my repair) so I got a panic call that it had died and spewed oil everywhere.
Managed to get the cylinder off its mount OK plus the rod end bits, a local repair outfit picked them up with a view to replacing when fixed, however I'm a bit concerned that the bend in the ram was much worse than when I refitted it, I wondered if it was bottoming somewhere near full ram in (lh lock), which would explain the ram thread pulling out and the ram breakage - is there anything which can act as an endstop that needs checking ?? there is no link between near and offside king pin crank arms, each side being independent with a cylinder each side.
Any pointers welcome, it'll be a while before he's back in harness so more important than usual it is problem free.
Ford 3600 steering
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Best regards
Rick - Bogside on Bure
1958 Diesel E1A Mk2 s/n 1470165 - still in working clothes
Rick - Bogside on Bure
1958 Diesel E1A Mk2 s/n 1470165 - still in working clothes
Re: Ford 3600 steering
At the bottom of the stub axles are the stops that prevent the stub axle moving overcentre when you turn. These get worn/broken off especially with power steering systems. Might be the first place to check.
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Brian
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Re: Ford 3600 steering
Ah, thanks for that Brian, It was very mucky around it and fortunately I didn't need to lay down & dirty to get it apart, but neither did I look under that area either - will have a look when next I go down - replaceable stop or weld up to suit job normally ?
Best regards
Rick - Bogside on Bure
1958 Diesel E1A Mk2 s/n 1470165 - still in working clothes
Rick - Bogside on Bure
1958 Diesel E1A Mk2 s/n 1470165 - still in working clothes