Running without the P/S
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Running without the P/S
On my 76 F-250 I got tired of leaks n bad steering. Well actually olblack decided for me.
The pump ran out of fluid again n seized up. Stripped the guts out of the pulley you can't replace if you could get it off .
So it took it off n went old school. Just steering. Really not too bad. I had a 72 chevlle which didn't steer much better.
Anyhows i figure on running like this since olblack doesn't leave the yard. Can it hurt anything else ? All i did was remove the pump n belt.
The pump ran out of fluid again n seized up. Stripped the guts out of the pulley you can't replace if you could get it off .
So it took it off n went old school. Just steering. Really not too bad. I had a 72 chevlle which didn't steer much better.
Anyhows i figure on running like this since olblack doesn't leave the yard. Can it hurt anything else ? All i did was remove the pump n belt.
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Driving with no power steering?!?!!? Is that even possible? Just kidding. I did the same thing with a 77 F150 4wd when I was young. I drove it like that for a few months before I diverted enough beer/girlfriend money to replace the pump. I don't remember any damage resulting from it. I do remember my dad giving me a lot of shizzle about it though.
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As time went on though, power steering found its way into modern vehicles. Just like the engine needs lubrication from oil to keep internal components from premature wear, the power steering system also requires the assistance of a lubricant known as power steering fluid.
As time went on though, power steering found its way into modern vehicles. Just like the engine needs lubrication from oil to keep internal components from premature wear, the power steering system also requires the assistance of a lubricant known as power steering fluid.
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The rag joint will get destroyed in short order. A power steering box doesn't have the mechanical advantage a manual box does. Hopefully the OP fixes it the right way if the truck sees any road use.
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Road use would would be insane and very dangerous, not only for the driver of the truck but everyone else on the road. Op said it dont leave the yard. I hope thats the case.
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Not sure if OP has a 4x4 or a 4x2. Assuming a 4x4, there will be no issues for the steering box as a 76 F250 4x4 has a manual steering box with power assist steering. I'm not sure if there could be any damage to the Bendix valve or the ram, I wouldn't think so. I ran mine for a while around the yard with the belt removed after blowing the pressure line to the controle valve, didn't have any issues till I got around to buying all new lines. If you feel like bypassing the power assist all together and leaving it manual steering, I think you can get the factory link that replaces the control valve that the manual steering trucks would have had.
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Not sure if OP has a 4x4 or a 4x2. Assuming a 4x4, there will be no issues for the steering box as a 76 F250 4x4 has a manual steering box with power assist steering. I'm not sure if there could be any damage to the Bendix valve or the ram, I wouldn't think so. I ran mine for a while around the yard with the belt removed after blowing the pressure line to the controle valve, didn't have any issues till I got around to buying all new lines. If you feel like bypassing the power assist all together and leaving it manual steering, I think you can get the factory link that replaces the control valve that the manual steering trucks would have had.
It would appear old black is a 76 highboy from pic on other thread.https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19960112
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Yes Olblack has power steering
Olblack is a 76- full time 4x4 automatic transmission. XLT. It is used as a plow truck and doesn't leave the yard. I keep it chained up. My 1990 F-250 XLT does. Getting ready to put a new starter in my 82.
. I believe that its the power assist. It's OEM. I've replaced the pump and the shaft on the power assist wore through the chrome. I'm going to try some liquid steel on it. They are expensive !
Just as most of these trucks have steering problems. The whole unit is bad.
. So I'm done with it. I can handle the Armstrong steering n enjoy not having to put fluid in it every time you use it. Just don't want further problems because I didn't bypass the control valve or even eliminate it by hooking the lines together since there would be no pressure. But would seal the system up better n I wouldn't have to push fluid through the pump.
. I believe that its the power assist. It's OEM. I've replaced the pump and the shaft on the power assist wore through the chrome. I'm going to try some liquid steel on it. They are expensive !
Just as most of these trucks have steering problems. The whole unit is bad.
. So I'm done with it. I can handle the Armstrong steering n enjoy not having to put fluid in it every time you use it. Just don't want further problems because I didn't bypass the control valve or even eliminate it by hooking the lines together since there would be no pressure. But would seal the system up better n I wouldn't have to push fluid through the pump.
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