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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 08:38 AM
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My power steering is only working when i turn it to the left. When I turn it to the right i have to get a 1/4 of a turn in untill the power steering takes over. So i get under my truck to descover what seems to be a peice of my tranny missing. How screwed am I ???




 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:04 AM
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The only thing I see in the picture is the inspection cover isn't there. It would be a good idea to get a new one.
It also looks like your missing one of the nuts that bolt the torque converter to the flex plate (last picture). I would spin it over and check them all and replace/ tighten as needed. Are you having any other transmission issues?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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You're not "Screwed" at all.


You should (IMO) replace the Dust Cover to protect the Converter from damage.


The plug shown is the Drain Plug.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by johnsps250
The only thing I see in the picture is the inspection cover isn't there. It would be a good idea to get a new one.
It also looks like your missing one of the nuts that bolt the torque converter to the flex plate (last picture). I would spin it over and check them all and replace/ tighten as needed. Are you having any other transmission issues?
The last pic is a pic I found offline to get a better visual
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:17 AM
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But thank yall for the help ... I got under her last night and was like what the hell ... Glad im not as bad as i thought
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:19 AM
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Do you all have any idea's about the power steering ??
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaxson321
The last pic is a pic I found offline to get a better visual
Ok,
forget about the missing nut on the TC then.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by johnsps250
Ok,
forget about the missing nut on the TC then.

I did not see that. Change the Subject to something with 4R100 or Transmission and Mark K will chime in as he was an Engineer for Ford and can tell you the specifics of the Bolt needed.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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Now if i can get the damn power steering to act right
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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Redhead steering box might be in order. They do a great job on rebuilds.

Is the rest of steering tight? Tie rods go quickly on these and cheap to replace.

Ball joints good?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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Are u running near stock tires or really big?
 
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Have you flushed it? Perhaps tired fluid?




I added Archoil AR9100 (4 oz.) which allows me to turn stop-to-stop when idling.
 
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