Redhead steering slop
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Cargo Master
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Redhead steering slop
I took a short video of when I think is too much slop for what this gearbox cost. If this is normal I'd be surprised but I'd like some opinions before I call.
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Cargo Master
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Yea I think I'd better call tomorrow and see what they say. I'm not sure what the warranty is on these but I had it 2-3 months and maybe put 300 miles on it.
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Cargo Master
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I called today and spoke to someone. They said the engine must be running to check it so I did and sent them a video. I then spoke to the owner and he says its normal and I can send it back for them to evaluate. Id say the engine running really didn't make any noticeable difference.
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Cargo Master
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I'm sorry, there isn't any play in that gearbox. It may seem like it because the input shaft moves way more than the output, but I can see that both are moving at the same time.
The difference in movement between the input and output is drastic. The input will turn a full 4 rotations and the output will only turn a total of about 60 degrees.
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Different truck but similar issue, you might give this thread a read. Also includes videos taken during the testing process.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...iscussion.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...iscussion.html
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Cargo Master
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After reading and watching your videos I'd say I have a similar situation. I may even have a little more slop actually. I wish I had another one of their boxes to compare to that is in fact good.
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Cargo Master
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Here is the video I sent them while running:
You can see the pitman arm move just a real little bit but that was because of the way my dad was turning it. I still think its too sloppy.
You can see the pitman arm move just a real little bit but that was because of the way my dad was turning it. I still think its too sloppy.
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My only hypothesis on this whole topic is that you were raised with rack and pinion steering. These boxes were never that tight to begin with and the slight turn that you are referring to as "slop" is perfectly normal.
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Well red head agreed on mine, based on the videos and then confirmed after they received my box back that a pin had come out of the valve.
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