We researched the reservoir design at the local library Thursday night before we discovered this little glitch. Once we removed the spacer, the filter was completely immersed in the fluid - problem solved. This served to intruduce a lot of air into the system and aerate the fluid out with a lot of air pressure. Well, when we installed a correct filter during the re-build, it stuck up over the top of the fluid level. There was a spacer in the bottom of it to receive a different sized filter. The reservoir had been modified at some point in its life to accept an incorrect after-market filter. However, we also did one other thing that completely cured the problem. We installed a new ram cylinder on Thursday (it was the last piece of a completely rebuilt system) and it seemed to pretty much do the trick. The frame and engine compartment are dry, dry! and my fluid didn't leak out all over the place. I got the car back Friday and won 1st place at a show on Saturday. There's 20 bucks in it for someone who can give me advice that will fix it - really!Īt the risk of "jinxing" myself, I am now willing to say that my power steering system is entirely functional.
1960 THUNDERBIRD POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MANUAL
Otherwise, does anyone have a manual steering set-up I can buy? Is there any other set-up from other years or model that will bolt in place of this piece of garbage? Can't drive the S.O.B.!!!ĪNY help or advice would be appreciated. Nothing.Ī team of 3 mechanics have fought this all summer and it still pressurizes and I lose most of my fluid in a short time. Nothing seems to be able to prevent this. It simply pressurizes all the fluid out at highway speeds or driving any distance greater than 5 miles. When the wheels are turned one direction and then straightened, it spurts out fluid through the bolt hole in the reservoir lid. We have tried 4 different pumps in addition to rebuilding and re-sealing the original. I have installed rebuilt or new ram cylinder, pump, hoses, control valve - you name it. I have rebuilt or replaced every single stinkin' piece of the power steering system with the exception of the medallion on the steering wheel. I've posted about this before, but I have a little more information now that might help. If you fill your unit all the way to the top and then try to drive your car, the expanded pressure could begin to cause problems and might necessitate expensive repairs.It's been about 3 months of parts, cussing, and money and my power steering system still aerates fluid and blows it out the bolt hole in the top of the reservoir lid. That's because power-steering fluid expands as it heats up and works its magic. It's probably better to under fill your unit than overfill it. Be careful not to overfill your power-steering unit with fluid.There are too many different types of fluid, and if the wrong fluid is used, it may cause failure of power steering and its seals. The manufacture does not recommend using transmission fluid in place of power steering fluid.Be sure to use only the power-steering fluid that is recommended for your car, as it will be the correct viscosity (thickness) for your car's power-steering system.If your car has gradations on the cylinder, you can add the fluid steadily until you reach the correct "hot" or "cold" fill level if you checked the level with a dipstick, add the fluid incrementally to avoid overfilling the reservoir. X Expert Source Hovig ManouchekianĪdd power-steering fluid as needed to the correct fill level. I am missing all of the hardware that would mount the filter. I found this diagram in the Thunderbird Headquarters catalog. The reservoir is just an empty can and the fluid just swirls around in it. Also check that the neutral safety switch or the shift linkage is in the proper position. Power Steering Reservoir Missing its Guts Post by ABQTBird » Sat Mar 03.Check the tumbler, it wears out with regular usage.X Expert Source Hovig ManouchekianĪuto Repair & Design Specialist Expert Interview.
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