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Old May 11, 2020 | 09:54 AM
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Power steering sector hoses

1979 F-250 box. This is in my 1967. Which side is pressure and which return?

Little one pressure and big return? Ignore band clamp hose, just using it for mock up.


Left (smaller) pressure?
 
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Old May 11, 2020 | 09:57 AM
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Correct. That thing is IMMACULATE. More pictures please !
 
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P Bronner...see this thread!

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...4-rebuild.html
 
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Oh, another question on this...

Do you think I need to loop in power steering cooler? What are the advantages? Is it really needed? Is this only for "extreme" environments?
 
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I did a bunch of reading on this same subject and came to the conclusion that since Ford didn't use a cooler when these trucks were new then we probably don't need one now. Ford coiled the return line a few times down by the frame rail. From what I gather this is partly to add surface area for cooling and partly to add volume to increase the time it will take to actually heat up.
I ran my return line back and forth behind the rad a few times just to be sure, apparently excess heat will lead to decreased lifespan of the seals in the box.

 
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Originally Posted by cbrown9064
Looking great, thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by Tumbleweed1972
I did a bunch of reading on this same subject and came to the conclusion that since Ford didn't use a cooler when these trucks were new then we probably don't need one now. Ford coiled the return line a few times down by the frame rail. From what I gather this is partly to add surface area for cooling and partly to add volume to increase the time it will take to actually heat up.
I ran my return line back and forth behind the rad a few times just to be sure, apparently excess heat will lead to decreased lifespan of the seals in the box.
Thanks Tumbleweed! Yeah, it’s not like I am going to be drift racing with it...
 
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