1960 f100 with factory power steering?
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1960 f100 with factory power steering?
Was power steering an option? I have a guy that has supposedly factory power steering for my truck that I am interested in but its missing the bump,bracket and pulley. Then another guy that parted out a big f series truck with this power steering pump,bracket and pulley that mounts on the water pump:
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I want to grab it just kind of low on funds at the moment. He said it came off of a 59 I just want to make sure that is right.
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The ram has to be cut open to install the seals. Where will you find a seal kit? Where will you find a seal kit for the leaking P/S control valve? Where will you find the specific to Power Assist P/S suspension parts?
I haven't a clue why grown men fell the need to swap in P/S in these trucks. Your grannies drove huge cars without P/S for decades.
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56, I spoke w/Bill and he clarified a few things - I think.
Rebuild kits for the truck pump are difficult to find, ones for the car pump are easier to find.
The ram can be rebuilt, seal kits are, I believe available. But they are a PITA , as you have to cut the ram apart to service them.
The control valve also frequently leaks, can't remember what he said concerning rebuilding those.
Exacerbating the bad reputation of ram assist steering is the fact that many owners put on big beefy wide tires, inducing pressures on the system that it was not designed to handle. They originally were using skinnier bias ply tires back then. So modern users may complain when it does not meet their expectations.
I drive a 65 Fairlane with ram assist as my daily driver now, have no complaints. On a 50's era truck, unless you have close to stock-size tires, the handling characteristics may be less than satisfactory, if your only reference is a modern car
So, it can be done, but probably with great trouble and expense, neither of which I am up for.
Rebuild kits for the truck pump are difficult to find, ones for the car pump are easier to find.
The ram can be rebuilt, seal kits are, I believe available. But they are a PITA , as you have to cut the ram apart to service them.
The control valve also frequently leaks, can't remember what he said concerning rebuilding those.
Exacerbating the bad reputation of ram assist steering is the fact that many owners put on big beefy wide tires, inducing pressures on the system that it was not designed to handle. They originally were using skinnier bias ply tires back then. So modern users may complain when it does not meet their expectations.
I drive a 65 Fairlane with ram assist as my daily driver now, have no complaints. On a 50's era truck, unless you have close to stock-size tires, the handling characteristics may be less than satisfactory, if your only reference is a modern car
So, it can be done, but probably with great trouble and expense, neither of which I am up for.
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Where do you live in CA? In Maryjaneville like i buzzard bait does? Here in LA LA Land? Or somewhere else?
Steve: I found a source for the dealer installed Power Assist Eaton P/S pump seal kit, and a few Eaton pumps-NOS
Steve: I found a source for the dealer installed Power Assist Eaton P/S pump seal kit, and a few Eaton pumps-NOS
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I'm right next to Whittier. Maryjaneville? I keep away from stoners.