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bulldogg3151:
The power steering on my 1966 A-code just unexpectantly stopped working without any leaks or noises.Is this a control valve issue or something else ?? Would appreciate any input.Thanks

CharlesTurner:
The pressure to the control valve is generated by the pump.  I'd start there.

bulldogg3151:
How can I determine if pump is operational

CharlesTurner:

--- Quote from: bulldogg3151 on December 13, 2010, 08:38:35 PM ---How can I determine if pump is operational

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Unless you have diagnostic tools, probably easiest to swap it out with a rebuilt or new unit.

I'm guessing you flushed out the fluid already and are using ATF?

bryancobb:
Bulldogg,

You didn't mention your skill level.  If you are an average backyard mechanic, you could install a gauge in the pressure line and have a helper operate the gas pedal and steering wheel and follow the Ford shop manual instructions.

All the pubs I have read say that as the pump gets closer to needing rebuilt, the cam pack vanes start making noise.  I bought a reman'd one and swapped all the guts, cam-pack, and o-rings and seals into my original FoMoCo front housing and a new NOS resivoir can.

Make SURE it's filled with TYPE F transmission fluid.

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