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w&bknocke
Supporting Member of Barthmobile.com 5/12
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I talked to Spartan and they said that the early 90's saginaw steering gear were problems. Mine is leaking and has play in it. The question is should i try a rebuilt for $600-800 or spring for a new one from Spartan for $1900.
Thanks



 
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MWrench
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I had mine rebuilt, actually, did an exchange for ~$500, Over 100K miles on the rebuilt one and it is OK. the geometry of the steering on the 30' Spartan chassis is VERY BAD! Unequal left/right responses to steering input, is only part of the issue. Caster needs to be increased also to improve on-center tracking.


Ed
94 30' Breakaway #3864
30-BS-6B side entry
New Cummins 5.9L, 375+ HP
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Gary Carter
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I put in a rebuilt Saginaw 710 in 08. Been fine ever since.


'92 Barth Breakaway - 30'
5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
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Rusty
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My PO put in a rebuilt Saginaw 710 also - about 9 years ago.


Rusty

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'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

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w&bknocke
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thanks to all ail be ordering today



 
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