Power Steering Pump Rebuild
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From: Plainfield IN
Power Steering Pump Rebuild
Thanks to you guys for so generously sharing your knowledge and experience. We novices really do appreciate your help. I recently bought a 1972 SB. It was in boxes and not running. I've installed new power steering cylinder, new control valve and new hoses. After I connected the hoses to the power steering pump and started it, there was a slight leak where the hose screws into the pump. I was thinking about rebuilding it. Looking at the rebuild kits at the various suppliers, it doesn't appear that the kits come with a new seat where the hose screws into the pump. It seems that if you don't replace the seat you will still have leaking problems. Questions:
Is this a legitimate concern about the seat?
How much play is too much in the shaft. I'm guessing mine has about 1/32 inch. Is this too much.
How can I determine if this is the original pump? Are there any markings?
Thanks for you help.
Is this a legitimate concern about the seat?
How much play is too much in the shaft. I'm guessing mine has about 1/32 inch. Is this too much.
How can I determine if this is the original pump? Are there any markings?
Thanks for you help.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Sometimes it is the 45 degree flare face of the hose tubing that can cause a leak. Inspect that part as well.
Look at the brass connector in the pump discharge fitting. You should see a completely circular indentation in the face of the connector. That should indicate a good seal.
1/32 inch of in-out play of the pump driveshaft is normal.
Sorry, can't help you on identification as to what pump you might have.
Jim
Look at the brass connector in the pump discharge fitting. You should see a completely circular indentation in the face of the connector. That should indicate a good seal.
1/32 inch of in-out play of the pump driveshaft is normal.
Sorry, can't help you on identification as to what pump you might have.
Jim
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From: Plainfield IN
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Sometimes it is the 45 degree flare face of the hose tubing that can cause a leak. Inspect that part as well.
Look at the brass connector in the pump discharge fitting. You should see a completely circular indentation in the face of the connector. That should indicate a good seal.
1/32 inch of in-out play of the pump driveshaft is normal.
Sorry, can't help you on identification as to what pump you might have.
Jim
Look at the brass connector in the pump discharge fitting. You should see a completely circular indentation in the face of the connector. That should indicate a good seal.
1/32 inch of in-out play of the pump driveshaft is normal.
Sorry, can't help you on identification as to what pump you might have.
Jim
Jim, thanks for the input. But where can I buy a new seat? None of the kits that I've seen includes it.
Dr
