Smallcowsheep Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hi, I am a complete imposter since I do not have a military vehicle nor am I ever likely to. However, I am an elderly lady about to tear her hair out at the roots because I can find nothing, but NOTHING out about my dear Bedford TL (1984 - too new??) power steering. It has been suggested that it might have a military adaptation. It is not hydraulically powered which I understand, but air powered. It has Autosteer written onthe steering wheel boss and there are five air pipes with Tippex markings (always cheering) on them suggesting it came from scrapyard possibly. Anyway,whatever,it has given up the ghost and while my husband can drive the lorry without power steering, I really struggle. It has an extra air cylinder under the front of the lorry cab and the five pipes from the steering wheel seem to go into a loom and run along the chassis member. The fifth pipe does not seem to go anywhere it is just hanging. The steering almost works sporadically. Do any of you lovely guys recognise this system at all. I feel it could be off almost anything and the suggestion that we just get a second hand hydraulic system and get it fitted is a no hoper since we already had another engine put in after my husband didn't believe me when I said that there was no oil in it!!!!!!!!!! Money is what we'd call a bit short. Scrap the lorry? No chance, she's great. Any thoughts at all will be really, really appreciated.:cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Welcome anyway. I don't recognise the system you mention for road going vehicles, but there is an Autosteer system for Tractors which enables straightline accuracy. The tractor literally steers itself. Not ideal on a vehicle built for the road...:shake:This is probably a different thing altogether but have you thoroughly checked all pipework for leaks. There may be filters in the system which need a cleanout. Is the cold weather a likely cause? Moisture in the air can freeze in air systems. sorry if I'm stating the obvious. Hopefully someone will be more helpful than me. Hope you get it sorted. Daz Edited December 2, 2009 by daz76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Dear Broken TL Lady, I would have used your name but your post was devoid of one. How about a good picture of the offending item for the good chaps to have a better chance of helping you? Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoc303 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 you could try the bedford motor company 01440788190 they eat and sleep bedfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallcowsheep Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thank you so much. No, I've been reading about the agricultural Autosteer system too. While if you saw me driving when I'm tired, you might think it a good idea, our system is not related! I don't think it's been cold enough for anything to freeze yet but will keep that in mind. I will take some pix tomorrow and upload them for your delectation (my God, Carruthers, what the ..... is that?) I will also ring the Bedford people. All help has been much appreciated. Olga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 When you have ben infected by the green disiease, don't buy a Jeep, buy a Dodge! With the bedford, add any history or numbers, details of any data plates on it. I wonder if it may have served time a snowplough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallcowsheep Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Right, the VIN number is;SKFDJM2BGDT109657. I am going to try and put pictures in but fear it will not work. Here goes, no, I was right, it doesn't work. How do I put pictures in, please. Accept that I am a moron. I think it would be fun to have a Willys jeep but I wouldn't be able to steer it, would I?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz76 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Click Post reply Scroll down Click manage attachments Under heading "Upload file from computer" Click Browse Choose your photo/s 1 at a time Then click upload when upload has finished click Submit reply Job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Moron's always welcome, stops the rest of us feeling lonley! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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