Flushing power steering system first? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

par4tom · 04-10-2013, 01:29 PM

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?

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Tx Firefighter · 04-10-2013, 03:15 PM

New pump, new hoses and rebuilt gearbox ?

Fill it, bleed it and enjoy it. Don't worry about flushing it.
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gofastnut · 04-10-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

New pump, new hoses and rebuilt gearbox ?

Fill it, bleed it and enjoy it. Don't worry about flushing it.
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Unless you'd feel better flushing it, then go for it.

iluvmyak47 · 04-10-2013, 03:33 PM

What is this "power" steering you speak of?

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par4tom · 04-10-2013, 03:37 PM

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!

Reyals Bemus · 04-10-2013, 06:24 PM

iluvmyak47 was kidding around.

Factory wheel is actually 17"!

par4tom · 04-10-2013, 06:46 PM

Laughing... You're right, it is 17"
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Trsmotrhed · 04-10-2013, 08:32 PM

Enjoy the power steering now. I still have the original steering wheel and don't need that big now. Seems over kill with P/S.
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brokenspoke · 04-11-2013, 06:48 AM

be sure and install a filter that goes inside the return line...NAPA has them ...just a little insurance

04-10-2013, 01:29 PM	#1
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	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 __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

04-10-2013, 03:15 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	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

04-10-2013, 03:33 PM	#4
iluvmyak47 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 5	Re: Flushing power steering system first? What is this "power" steering you speak of? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2013, 03:37 PM	#5
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	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! __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

04-10-2013, 06:24 PM	#6
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: Flushing power steering system first? iluvmyak47 was kidding around. Factory wheel is actually 17"!

04-10-2013, 06:46 PM	#7
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: Flushing power steering system first? Laughing... You're right, it is 17" Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

04-10-2013, 08:32 PM	#8
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: Flushing power steering system first? Enjoy the power steering now. I still have the original steering wheel and don't need that big now. Seems over kill with P/S. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

04-11-2013, 06:48 AM	#9
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	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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