10-10-2007, 09:51 PM
Ronnie, nice work, I love to see machine shop creativity at work. 8)
Realy, nice work. When I was at ford they had special bleeding procedures when replacing Ps pumps. In your case I think it fits.
With the truck on stands, fill the fluid res, turn the wheels lock to lock repetitvly. With out running the truck. If there is air in the system you can score the pump by starting it up too soon.
One of the big trucks(monster truck) I worked on had hydro steering and from time to time would bust a line. It was often necicary to crack a line too bleed the air out of it. Just watch the tefflon tape as it can leak afterwards.
The Ps pump in the BII isnt the best, I would try to switch to a GM pump from a C20(see my BD artical or Classicbronco tech articals) or an aftermarket pump. They also switch to ATF insted of PS fluid. This seems to work better at higher psi with less seal failure.
You also may want some more gussets on the tie rod where the piston is welded too. Lots of stress there.
Cant wait too see it in action.
Broncomatt
Realy, nice work. When I was at ford they had special bleeding procedures when replacing Ps pumps. In your case I think it fits.
With the truck on stands, fill the fluid res, turn the wheels lock to lock repetitvly. With out running the truck. If there is air in the system you can score the pump by starting it up too soon.
One of the big trucks(monster truck) I worked on had hydro steering and from time to time would bust a line. It was often necicary to crack a line too bleed the air out of it. Just watch the tefflon tape as it can leak afterwards.
The Ps pump in the BII isnt the best, I would try to switch to a GM pump from a C20(see my BD artical or Classicbronco tech articals) or an aftermarket pump. They also switch to ATF insted of PS fluid. This seems to work better at higher psi with less seal failure.
You also may want some more gussets on the tie rod where the piston is welded too. Lots of stress there.
Cant wait too see it in action.
Broncomatt
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]