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Pilot Tubes and Rack Assembly

Pilot Tubes and Rack Assembly
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Dual Pilot Tubes & Rack Part No. FA40255F (30”), FA44453F (60”) • Provides Lubrication At Steering Head During Pilot Tube Installation • • Allows Visibility Of The Illuminated Target In Steering Head Section •

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Dual o-rings at the inner tube seals the connection between the pilot tubes. The inner tube is treated to resist corrosion assuring a good seal at the mating surface to the o-rings. Pilot tube cap and plug protects the threads during transport and storage. The area in yellow illustrates the fluid path through the dual pilot tubes to the steering head. The fluid flowing out the steering head and along the side of the pilot tubes, reduces the ground friction on the pilot tubes. This fluid lubrication reduces jacking force and rotational torque which makes longer drive distances possible. Each...

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Pilot Tubes and Rack Assembly
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