Recent content by mstepchinski

Oh, I see. The release wait took 2.5 months for me. I'd like to see your 5 ton when you get it out this way. I'm trying to work in a full fluid and filter change this weekend if weather cooperates.

Are you waiting for the clearance to remove?

Hello, nice to know a fellow 5 tonner is close by! I will likely try to bleed the system out today as NAPA is delivering a 5 gal jug of 10W this morning. How long have you had your 5 ton?

Thanks. Will grab from NAPA tomorrow provided it's in stock. Appreciate your responsiveness towards my issue. Will let you know how it all goes.

OK, I'm assuming bleeding is to be done while engine is running supplying pressure to the system. I guess I will let all the old mix of Dexron and 10W go into a waste bucket and keep filling the reservoir with 10W. I heard Tractor Supply is a good place to get 10W (hydraulic fluid?)

Makes sense, and that is the line that had the crack in it that I clipped off. I'm looking forward to getting this issue resolved to get back on the road with my new to me 5 ton. After this, I want to dig into a CTIS issue (likely has happened to all us 5 tonners). Appreciate the step by step...

Thank you for your helpful advice. This weekend will be spent following it. I would assume the high pressure line is the one that is reinforced going into the gearbox, correct?

Hello, this truck is new to me. I drove it about 15 - 20 miles without issue. Next time I went to drive it, I noticed it was difficult to move the steering wheel at idle and stopped. I added some Dexron fluid (suggested on this forum), and all seemed fine while stopped, etc. Drove it another 15...

So I have a few things to check. I would like to start with bleeding the system, so I will look into the TM's I have to get a good procedure. Instead of 10w oil, do you recommend ATF / PS fluid?

Hello, I have a M929A2, and the power steering while stationary has failed. I have noticed that assist does work turning to the left while stationary, but to the right it does not. Any ideas on this one? It also seems that the assist to the left only works when wheel is already turned slightly...

I've seen those videos as well and that's what I thought. Of course, these are awesome to Sunday drive also.

Thanks. I saw nothing searching through the forum.

Hello, I did a search and could not find anything regarding good sources for LED dash lights. I ordered some from super bright LED's, but they turned out to be 9-14V only. Any suggestions? Thank you.

I can see fluid in the reservoir, but when I pull the hose off to repair I will likely lose most of it. ATF will at least be easier to see. Dexron III it is. Appreciate the info.

Thanks for the quick reply. I may just dump what's in the reservoir and fill with ATF then. Which ATF should I use?