Stingraysteve

Curious how much and the length. Thanks Steve

Tire out of balance or broken belt?

On 8/8/2020 at 5:45 AM, Bob Nodine said:

Steve,

The first thing to do is to determine if you have the Sheppard or the TRW. Just about all the Diplomats built had the Sheppard but some had the TRW. The TRW is adjustable and the Sheppard is not. An easy way to tell the difference is by how the Pitman arm is attached to the steering box. The Sheppard has a large nut on the end of the output shaft and the TRW uses a bolt to clamp the Pitman arm to the output shaft.

The photo above is of a TRW steering sector. Notice the bolt thru the top of the Pitman arm. A Sheppard will not have that bolt.

The photo above is from Craig French and here is his words to describe the aligning marks.

"The TRW has a center indicator on the housing (see the bump) and output shaft (see the line). It does not matter where the pitman arm is indexed on the output shaft. The pitman arm might be indexed a few teeth left or right or CENTER . The TRW gear MUST look like this before adjustment begins or it will bind.
Most coaches need a mirror to be able to see the center alignment.
(Do not let my photo angle fools you, it is centered right out of the Weller box)"

If you have the Sheppard box and wish to convert to the TRW the best thing to do is to find the part number on your Sheppard box and call Weller. They can tell you if the swap is possible and which Pitman arm you will need. They can sell you the TRW and the Pitman arm. When you get the Sheppard out you can ship it back to them for a refund on the core charge. Here is the information you need to contact Weller.

John VanLaan
Team Leader Assistant
Steering Dept.
Weller Truck Parts
jvanlaan@wellertruck.com

1-616-724-3762

 

Just now, Stingraysteve said:

 

Thankyou Bob,  

I just got my trw gear box from Weller.  I appreciate your advice.

Steve

07 Endeavor 40sft

On 8/7/2020 at 9:37 AM, StellaTariche said:

I’m not sure if the air switch screwed it. I do know that the previous owner disabled the “bong” sound and the interlock - which I *will* be fixing.

No, It is bent because of the usual reason: operator error.

Can you point me towards Frank’s fix?

Thanks,

-John 

Sorry just saw yor question.      fcmcelr@comcast.net.     

Hi  Bob, 

       Could you give me the part # of the  trw gear box?   Mine has play also.

thanks,

Steve

07 Endeavor 40sft 93 Chevy 4x4

Did the air switch screw up on the parking brake?  Frank has a wonderful fix.   Everyone should do it, even preventable ahead of time.

steve

07 Endeavor 40sft, 93 chevy4x4

      Thanks for everyone’s help on the ceiling fold down 📺 mount.   Staples sells an electric one with remote that is good up to 66 lbs.  and 55” size $179.    From their pics  With tv in viewing position it it is several inches down from the ceiling so size shouldn’t be a problem.    I bought the Black Friday wallyworld special for $299.    It is a 65” and only weighs 50 Lbs.       

      I would like some advice on attaching it to the ceiling and ideas on safety straps to secure it when stored against the ceiling.     
 

Steve  573-216-0252

07 Endeavor 40’sft  93 Chevy 4x4  Honda st1100 & Suzuki gsxs 1000

When they were making them, they were electric and $4,000.    Does any one offer a manual  one, maybe with lift struts?

thanks,

Steve

07 Endeavor 40sft

How many lbs. of Freon in chassis a/c  of 07 Endeavor 40’sft?       
 

Every time I log in,  site makes me reset my exact same password???

thanks,

Steve

Thanks Bo but they don’t have one that stores that stores tv flat against the ceiling when not used.   Still looking,

steve

I am trying to find a ceiling fold down mount for a 70" tv.   Anyone have any ideas on where to shop?

thanks,

steve