I managed to figure it out. The one seal has o-ring facing and seated in the outside of axle/spindle (part 34), and the other has o-ring facing and seated in the cover (part 20). In the end, the metal backing of the two seals will be facing each other. Getting them squished into the parts...
I've disassembled one side after the snap ring failed and the wheel fell off. I've replaced the bearings, axle, and cover. But during the reassembly, I'm just stymied on how to get the two seals where they belong. According to the expanded view, PN 17 should go between the inside of the cover...
Thanks for all the details. My RV has a 5th wheel king pin, not a gooseneck. What appeals to me about firedog's approach is that I can utilize my boxblade by simply welding on a cylindrical metal sleeve and a flat disc. Gotta say, that "tractor" of yours in the photos looks neat.
Hate to revive a 10yo thread, but man does this hit the spot. I'm taking delivery of a 30' 5er that will likely spend the rest of its days on my property. Without a 3/4 or 1 ton to move it, my intent is to use the tractor when needed. It is amazing to think that there are so few solutions -...
Thanks @Sergei1. I went to the dealer to pick her up today. I spoke both with the service advisor and the technician. When I asked the tech if there was any way to test the HST to verify it's not what's caused the external pump to fail, he said he didn't know of any way. My concern is that...
My apologies for the delayed follow-up. I just heard from dealer. They said it was ready for pickup. I asked if they tested the "internal" hydraulic pump to make sure it's operating at 100%. The tech said he didn't think my model has an internal pump - and that all hydraulics (lifting and...
Alright, here's the latest. Service manager called today to inform me that the pump is the external one, and is therefore not covered under warranty. Parts, including flushing and replacing fluids, gaskets and other incidentals, is just over $1k. They estimate 3 hours labor at $82/hr. So...
The original owner (my deceased neighbor) purchased it in Feb of 2016. So I missed the cutoff for the 7-year. There's a badge on the hood that says 5-year powertrain. I always seem to miss by an inch. Let's hope that's not the case tomorrow when I learn whether this pump is covered.
I have not had a chance to speak with the service manager since my last post, but when I do I will ask her specifically which pump, and where it's located. I'll report back as soon as I know more.
I appreciate the input (with the exception of hijacking the thread with covid politics)...
I bought her from the original owner, and it was right around 150 hours. I did a full filter and fluid change at 430 hours, and it's around 440 now.
I think I may still have the old filters. I have to check my bin in my barn. Good thinking.
As far as the location of the pump, that's what...
Yes, I saw that - $814 for the part. I just wonder where that part is located (is it internal?). I have a neighbor who has his own garage - and he's done tractor work. He's going to research what's involved, but feels pretty confident that it's internal, and would require "splitting" the...
That's what I think as well. But, after reading the powertrain warranty on their website, it does exclude hydraulic components (naming hoses and cylinders, but not explicitly the pump). Fingers are crossed.
I suppose I could have been clearer on the title. I was just trying to identify the model (HST vs. shuttle) in the title. There is nothing specific to the HST that is problematic - though since the weakness and slowness has advanced, I did notice that it seems to have a slower top end, and...
Since early last year, I have noticed a decrease in speed and power. Having no other point of reference other than my memory, I just figured I wasn't remembering properly. By September of last year, it got to the point that I really felt something was wrong. I spoke with the service manager...