Vladislav Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago I had an issue with that steering gear when purchased the truck. But put myself into even larger issue due to lack of attention. Originally there was obviouse damage to the input shaft seal. And also the top cover bolts were partially removed and those which hold the joint bracket too. So looked like somebody tried to fix the leak but hadn't. After I fired up the engine and drafted some fluid into the reservoir the seal (or the place it supposed to be) started spitting oil if I spinned the steering wheel. I drove the truck for 20-30 meters to get it into my property from the street. Than parked for better times. Recently a need showed up to relocate the truck. I had a couple of similar gears off R-models in a shed and figured to just swap the unit. We put plenty of efforts to pull the Pitman arm off the shaft and have extracted that darn weighty piece of iron from the chassis. And only when it was off I could find out although general look was very similar the DM unit appeared notably larger than those I had off R's. This way there's a need to swap the seal at least or revise it fully (that's preferrable). One moment I dislike we had to heat up the Pitman arm by torch since it didn't go otherwise and I now worry on the condition of its shaft seal either. The shaft hasn't become really hot and I saw no smoke from that spot but seems reasonable to make the check or a swap. So the questions are: Can anybody identify the model? I haven't found any serial number/stampings. Cast digits only. Is there repair manual avalible? What are the part## for both input and output seals? Thanks in advance, any input is very appreciated. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76576-sheppart-steering-for-dm690-need-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76576-sheppart-steering-for-dm690-need-help/#findComment-594573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago This is where mine was good luck It was right at the top of the triangle. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76576-sheppart-steering-for-dm690-need-help/#findComment-594576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 3 hours ago Author Share Posted 3 hours ago Looks very similar. Could you locate any spairs for it? I just missed that part in your whole long story. Even tried to rifle through but ran outta time. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76576-sheppart-steering-for-dm690-need-help/#findComment-594577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Yes, somewhat limited but still out there I got my parts from straight line steering in San Jose California Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76576-sheppart-steering-for-dm690-need-help/#findComment-594583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Oh wait a minute,,,, are you asking if I have leftover parts??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76576-sheppart-steering-for-dm690-need-help/#findComment-594585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.