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?

 

My 75 has drums all around .A good machine shop might be of help rebuilding the ram .

 

Look for a hydraulic repair shop in your area. If they rebuild rams, tell them yours is for a tractor or other piece of equipment. Most won't rebuild anything that is road-going because they're scared of the liability issues.

 

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.

 

Not at home to get the VIN, but I do remember seeing the build date of 12/1974 on the placard.

 

Assembled 12/1974 would be a 1975.

 

Rockauto.com lists a rebuild service for the p/s cylinder. $239.79