- #1956 thunderbird bird used power steering assembly install
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Having a complete interior will certainly make Grace more comfortable to ride in!
#1956 thunderbird bird used power steering assembly install
I had to order a few parts to complete the window and door panel install and hoping those arrive the end of the week so I can keep making progress next week.
#1956 thunderbird bird used power steering assembly windows
Next steps (other than cruising SoCal top down) is to install the side windows and door panels. Once I get those two baby steps done I should have all the mechanical system completed on Grace! The last step will be to install the v-belt and fill the system with ATF. The last part was just installing the new rubber lines between the control valve and the power ram and pump. The bracket on the water pump has a threaded section where the slotted part of the pump bracket goes, then there is another hole that just has a bolt run through it and the pump bracket. These went together pretty straightforward. The last step was to install the pump to the bracket already mounted to the water pump and to install the lines.
After reinstalling the spool I put together the rest of the valve in the order I removed them. I used some lube on these seals to ensure they weren’t damaged in the install. You’ll want to ensure the lip of the seals face inward, meaning the highest points are closest to the middle of the control valve spool. Good news is you can just install the new seals on the spool and use it to install the seal furthest in the control valve. The seal furthest in the control valve will undoubtedly stay in the control valve housing so I used a pick to pull out the old rubber seal. Then I removed the control valve spool which is the part that needs the seals replaced. I placed all the components on a clean towel to keep the order correct. The next step is to remove the retaining nut followed by the plastic washers, spring, spacer and retainer plate. First step is to remove the two screws that retain the dust cap. You can replace the control valve seals without removing the control valve from the the car.
With the pump rebuilt it was time to work on the control valve. There are a handful of o-rings that also were replaced along with painting the components the original colors before reassembly. I cleaned the shaft and bearing, installed a new seal after removing the old with a seal puller and was sure to lube the new seal to allow the shaft to be installed without ripping the new seal. With a plastic hammer I was able to drive the shaft out the front of the pump which took the front bearing with it. Once I had the two pieces broken apart with coercion from a small pry bar, I dug into removing the front bearing to gain access to the shaft seal. I cleaned off some of the mess with a wire brush before removing the reservoir and the bolts that hold the two pieces of the pump together. Behind this bearing is a rubber seal which was leaking pretty badly based on the caked up greasy residue.
#1956 thunderbird bird used power steering assembly free
Basically I replaced every rubber component of the system which should give Grace a leak free power steering system.įirst was removing the pulley and then I was able to gain access to the split ring retainer which holds the main shaft bearing. I purchased a power steering pump rebuild kit from one of the Tbird parts suppliers and tore into it. I had previously rebuilt the power ram cylinder but the rest of the system needed some attention.
#1956 thunderbird bird used power steering assembly full
Based on the amount of greasy caked up crud on the power steering pump and control valve and the fact that rubber seals generally don’t last 60 years, it was time for a full rebuild of all components. Rack was repainted and I can not say it was rebuilt, since I'm not positive.There was one last mechanical system that needed refurbishment on Grace and it was the Power Steering.
#1956 thunderbird bird used power steering assembly plus
Removed from a 1957 E-Bird 40 plus years ago. Condition: Used, Condition: Steering Rack and pictured part are used. Please examine the photos to understand your fitment and condition. Once again this power steering rack is used with no guarantees. I can not say the unit was rebuilt, but it is possible and you should have the unit checked before installation. Hydraulic hoses should be replaced since the fittings and hoses are setup for different years of baby birds. The rack and pictured parts were repainted about 10 years ago. Removed from an "early model E thunderbird" over 40 years ago. 1955 1956 1957 Ford Thunderbird Power Steering Rack with tie rods. Item: 132583973380 1955 1956 1957 Ford Thunderbird Power Steering Rack Control Tie Rod Hydraulic. Location: Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, US,
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