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Topic: quick question for hose hook up for ps cylinder
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 381
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 07-30-2001 10:21 PM
   
my friends, I am installing for the 1st time ps into my convertible(it is the only way to get the mrs to allow me to pump $$ into the stang-so she can drive it).I have all the hardware assembled, but do not know about the two short hoses. Does the lower hole in the control valve hose hook to the lower hole in the ps cylinder, and the top hole on the control valve to the top hole on the ps cylinder? Thanks!  Happily seeing some progress,
Ralph
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 181
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 07-30-2001 10:33 PM
That's what mine looks like. I have not installed it yet, but I bought it already assembled. I will E-mail you a couple of pictures.------------------
Have a Wonderful Day
CandyApple 65 Fastback
Versaille 9" Rear End
[email protected]
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 163
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 07-30-2001 11:59 PM
That's the way it's hooked up on mine. Good Luck.------------------
JT
'68 Coupe w/351W
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 422
From: no where USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-31-2001 12:48 AM
A word to the wise for the first time you start up the car and try the newly installed power steering. Keep your hands clear of the steering wheel when you start the car up and test it at first by lightly turning it from the outside or the wheel.I redid mine earlier this year and even though I took notes, drew pictures, etc, I still managed to hook up the two short hoses backwards (duh). The car started fine and everything looked good until I tried to turn the wheel. It went NUTS and banged itself back and forth with enough force to have easily broken my arm had it been in the way. Had to kill the engine to stop it. Scared the crap out of me to say the least  Be careful, ------------------
Troy Esrey
1970 Mach 1 351C 4V
Visit Troy's 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Page
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Moneypit
Gearhead Posts: 95
From: Sacramento CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-31-2001 01:12 PM
Troy and I have a shared experience. Scared the heck out of me too! Good piece of advice there.
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68Mustang
Gearhead Posts: 171
From: Auburn, AL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-31-2001 01:47 PM
The front was up in the air when I first started it. Man the wheels started going crazy, went through the normal cussing myself to death, then realized what had happened. Easily could have broken my arm. How do you guys get the lines tight enough, I'm using a line wrench and they still leak a little?Thanks
Marshall ------------------
1968 302 5-spd Fastback, Modified
1965 Coupe
1981 F-150 [This message has been edited by 68Mustang (edited 07-31-2001).]
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 163
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 07-31-2001 02:40 PM
Marshall, I don't have a prblem with the lines leaking, just the @#$%ing control valve itself. ------------------
JT
'68 Coupe w/351W
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68Mustang
Gearhead Posts: 171
From: Auburn, AL
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-31-2001 03:12 PM
Once I save up the money I think I'm gonna go ahead a get a manual rack.  Hopefully the price of the kit from TCP comes down.------------------
1968 302 5-spd Fastback, Modified
1965 Coupe
1981 F-150
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 422
From: no where USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-01-2001 11:49 AM
I replaced everything short of the ps pump when I redid mine. No leaks yet (knock on wood). I never had any leaks before either (until the control valve went into meltdown).
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Troy Esrey
1970 Mach 1 351C 4V
Visit Troy's 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Page
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 381
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 08-01-2001 04:03 PM
Hey has anyone tried teflon tape which plumbers use to keep it from leaking
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-01-2001 08:38 PM
No, don't use teflon tape. The hose seals at the tubing flare.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
Ford. The closer you look, the better WE look!
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 381
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 08-01-2001 11:21 PM
How do you guys know all this stuff
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Clark
Gearhead Posts: 533
From: Rowlett,Texas
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 08-02-2001 10:34 AM
Good advice Steve,
The flare makes the seal not the teflon. If it still leaks take the line off and look at the flare on the line and the unit. Look for scratches or defects, I have used some emory cloth to smooth out some of these and fix the leak. ------------------
69 351W Sportsroof Deluxe
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-02-2001 08:10 PM
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Originally posted by Ralph Rebandt:
How do you guys know all this stuff
From making all the mistakes before. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
Ford. The closer you look, the better WE look!
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