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jkk 07-08-2020 09:57 AM
Steering box and cooler installed
 
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Installed a new steering box and cooler the cooler is a Little OEM piece for a ford truck
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1594216593
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1594216613

polishspy 07-08-2020 10:00 AM
Re: Steering box and cooler installed
 
im going to ask the silly question, why did you need a cooler for the PS fluid?

jkk 07-08-2020 10:31 AM
Re: Steering box and cooler installed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by polishspy (Post 8770774)
im going to ask the silly question, why did you need a cooler for the PS fluid?
Can’t hurt they come OEMon many vehicles cooler can be better

Pontiac1976 07-08-2020 04:17 PM
Re: Steering box and cooler installed
 
Well are you running factory tires sizes, are you driving in heavy Traffic now and then.
This alone will make it better for the PS fluid to last longer make the pump last longer.
Because the temp of a PS system are hot any time you can take out heat out there is + to it.
Since you added the cooler you may want to add a filter for it too.
Nice job

Ziegelsteinfaust 07-10-2020 09:51 AM
Re: Steering box and cooler installed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by polishspy (Post 8770774)
im going to ask the silly question, why did you need a cooler for the PS fluid?
The act of the field being whipped around by the pump, pressurized by the pump, and passing through the box all heat the fluid up. Add in under engine bay which is hot attached to a very warm engine.

It helps the seals last longer, and the pump work more evenly since the fluid won't thin out technically by heating up.

I am not sure when it becomes nesacary, but brand F was quite into them in the 3/4 ton and above rating.

jkk 07-10-2020 10:16 AM
Re: Steering box and cooler installed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust (Post 8771910)
The act of the field being whipped around by the pump, pressurized by the pump, and passing through the box all heat the fluid up. Add in under engine bay which is hot attached to a very warm engine.

It helps the seals last longer, and the pump work more evenly since the fluid won't thin out technically by heating up.

I am not sure when it becomes nesacary, but brand F was quite into them in the 3/4 ton and above rating.
Yes correct the fluid temp was at 230F after driving on the highway no overdrive motor turning 2500 at 75 after cooler installation temp down to 190 F every bit helps same reason I run a trans cooler and a oil cooler with a 180 thermostat oil temp dropped from 240 F to 200F in the summer heat

Ziegelsteinfaust 07-10-2020 01:23 PM
Re: Steering box and cooler installed
 
If my memory is correct when you start getting to 225*, and definitely all in by 250*. Seals start becoming hard due to breaking down from excessive heat atleast in transmissions.

So I may need to do the cooler myself in my Willy's. The brand F ttb frame i have it on has a simple one that leaked. I plan to add 35" rubber so it looks to be a wise investment for longevity. Or I can let it leak for brand f rust proofing the under carriage.


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