The Steering Column

 
April 2007- Volume 12, Issue 43
In This Issue
Eatom 'B' Pumps
Steering Clinics
Did You Know
Article Headline
Warranty Deadline

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Well I guess it's time to do all those things 
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Eaton "B" Model Pumps
Eaton BEaton  pumps and their internal parts are now out of production (low volume pumps in August of 2005 and high volume pumps in May of 2006). Cores are becoming more and more difficult to find at any price. 
 
BAB has produced cams, rotors and rollers for these units and will be one of the few if not the only manufacturer capable of supplying these pumps. So don't lose sales! Return your Eaton pump cores for re-man we can handle all your needs.
Power Steering Clinic
Percent Graft Last year we asked 468 technicians attending a BAB Power Steering Clinic: Everything considered, the meal, the CD and the information you received; how much would you be willing to pay to attend a BAB Clinic if your didtributor charged to attend? 
17 said $0
60 said $10
80 said $15         Note: not everyone answered the question. 
                         80 said $20
                       119 said $25
 
Did You Know That ...
More InfoNon-scientific statistical information on certain types of steering system failures show that:
 
· Approximately 70% of steering gears with auto poppets fail because of suspension problems, which can be anything from a completely worn out front end to the steering stops being out of adjustment. Note: the Ross TAS gears has been out since 1987. 
 

· Approximately 20% to 25% of steering gears fail because of a hydraulic problem or steering column problem.
 

· Approximately 5% to 10% of steering gear failures are component failures resulting from an old, worn unit.
Tech Calls
 We understand and appreciate the need to use your cell phone when calling for technical assistance. However, please be aware that we have returned calls to cell phones, left a message and still been accused of not returning a tech call. Please check your cell phones for messages and be aware that messages can be dropped just like calls are dropped. We do return all phone calls for technical assistance. It might not be as convenient but a land line is the safer bet! 
 
Please Note: If we have to leave a message your request goes back into rotatation!
Warranty Deadline
lateDo you want credit for that warranty, gear, pump or steering cylinder? Well, you have to return it on time to receive credit.  All warranty items must be returned within 90 days of the issued warranty number. Warranty items can be returned with your cores. See the warranty return policy by clicking on the link below. Section PB1.9A