Power RAM Assist
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Power RAM Assist
Just picked up a 1975 F-250 with the 360, 4x4. It's not the prettiest thing, but I plan to tackle one thing at a time. Noticed that the power steering fluid has been leaking rather quickly (1/4 bottle a day). It's coming out of the shaft of the RAM power assist cylinder. I've looked everywhere online for a rebuild seal kit with no luck. I've called junk yards around and still no luck. I have found the entire cylinder on sale for the hefty price of $475 with a $300 core charge. Is this the route i'm going to have to take? I was thinking for sure there would be a seal kit for this thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, off topic. And very well could be a dumb question. But I noticed that the rear brakes are drums, and the front are disc. Is that normal?
Also, off topic. And very well could be a dumb question. But I noticed that the rear brakes are drums, and the front are disc. Is that normal?
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Just picked up a 1975 F-250 with the 360, 4x4. It's not the prettiest thing, but I plan to tackle one thing at a time. Noticed that the power steering fluid has been leaking rather quickly (1/4 bottle a day). It's coming out of the shaft of the RAM power assist cylinder. I've looked everywhere online for a rebuild seal kit with no luck. I've called junk yards around and still no luck. I have found the entire cylinder on sale for the hefty price of $475 with a $300 core charge. Is this the route i'm going to have to take? I was thinking for sure there would be a seal kit for this thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1974 F250 4WD from serial number T80,001 / 1975/77 F250 4WD
No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
Originally Posted by GriffithUSAF
Also, off topic. And very well could be a dumb question. But I noticed that the rear brakes are drums, and the front are disc. Is that normal?
So, either you have a 1976, or a previous owner swapped in a 1976/79 F250 4WD front driving axle with disc brakes.
Post the VIN so the year can be determined.
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D4TZ-3A764-A .. Bendix Power Assist P/S Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Kit / Obsolete
1974 F250 4WD from serial number T80,001 / 1975/77 F250 4WD
No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
ALL 1959/75 F100/250 4WD's have front/rear drum brakes. Front disc brakes were introduced in 1976 F100/250 4WD
So, either you have a 1976, or a previous owner swapped in a 1976/79 F250 4WD front driving axle with disc brakes.
Post the VIN so the year can be determined.
1974 F250 4WD from serial number T80,001 / 1975/77 F250 4WD
No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
ALL 1959/75 F100/250 4WD's have front/rear drum brakes. Front disc brakes were introduced in 1976 F100/250 4WD
So, either you have a 1976, or a previous owner swapped in a 1976/79 F250 4WD front driving axle with disc brakes.
Post the VIN so the year can be determined.
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