Recent content by wackojacko990

So I finally got around to tearing the steering gear apart. The problem is pretty obvious. Looking at my picture: (2) is the remaining piece of the original "slipper seal" (it is supposed to seal the entire edges of the pocket that is machined into the piston) Assuming it has broke into pieces...

Current plan is water truck, but it will also get used for assorted personal hauling of stuff too heavy to pull behind my toyota tacoma. If water truck doesnt work out then probably 16r20s and a bed on the back.

Not sure if its a common problem, but on my 932a2 a spot weld had broke inside the lever housing in the cab. This prevented the hydraulic valve from actually moving when you move the lever. Also the valve was stuck (which is probably why the was weld broke), but a little lube and...

Ok, finally managed to figure out how to do this on my phone (not much of a forum user) The truck is currently tore apart in my messy shop, but here is a picture taken the day after we picked it up. Also, notice the cable is wrapped around the bumper, we stripped off the cable to rewind it and...

Yeah, I agree greasing the whole truck would probably be a great place to start. But honestly the coolant is drained and the radiator removed (it's leaking) so it will be a few weeks before I can troubleshoot further. I'm thinking its one of the poppet valves in the steering gear that open...

Hi guys, Before posting I did quite a bit of google-fu and TM reading but perhaps I missed something. I purchased a 1991 BMY 932a2 two weeks ago (first time 5 ton buyer) everything seems to work well with the exception of the power steering. When stopped on flat ground the steering wheel...

Hello everyone, I bought a 1991 BMY 932a2 the other day so I figured I would create an account. See you around. ~Wackojacko990