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04-10-2013, 01:29 PM
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Flushing power steering system first?
I just finished converting an old manual steering box into power steering on my 61 chevy with 350 SB. I have the brand new pump mounted, new hoses and newly rebuilt gearbox that's out of a 79 Chevy truck.
Do I need to flush the system before I proceed to bleeding the system. In other words, do I need to jack up the wheels, fill the resevoir, turn a few times and then pull the hose and drain it all? Or, can I just bleed the system and be good to go? T
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04-10-2013, 03:15 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
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Re: Flushing power steering system first?
New pump, new hoses and rebuilt gearbox ?
Fill it, bleed it and enjoy it. Don't worry about flushing it. Posted via Mobile Device |
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04-10-2013, 03:19 PM
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Re: Flushing power steering system first?
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Unless you'd feel better flushing it, then go for it.
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04-10-2013, 03:33 PM
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Re: Flushing power steering system first?
What is this "power" steering you speak of?
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04-10-2013, 03:37 PM
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Re: Flushing power steering system first?
The Power steering is the Saginaw pump ("A" Type) and gearbox out of a 79 Chevy 1/2 ton. The gearbox was rebuilt. Two hoses connect the two.
The original truck had manual steering (its no wonder they had a 15" steering wheel!). You couldn't hardly drive it! Thanks for the response guys...I'm not going to do any more work than necessary. I'd feel better when the project is finished! 
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04-10-2013, 06:24 PM
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Re: Flushing power steering system first?
iluvmyak47 was kidding around.
 Factory wheel is actually 17"! |
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04-11-2013, 06:48 AM
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Re: Flushing power steering system first?
be sure and install a filter that goes inside the return line...NAPA has them ...just a little insurance
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