1956 power steering pump

[DJP]

Has anyone rebuilt there power steering pump? I have bought a kit but was wondering if there was any tricks or suggestions for rebuilding it. Anyone know if i have to bleed the system afterwards? Pump is leaking
Thanks

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[Jim Yergin]

I have not rebuilt the power steering pump on my ‘56 but thought I would have to because it was leaking. Fortunately it turned to be only the O ring seal between the pump and the reservoir. Have you checked yours?
Jim Yergin

 

[DJP]

I have not rebuilt the power steering pump on my ‘56 but thought I would have to because it was leaking. Fortunately it turned to be only the O ring seal between the pump and the reservoir. Have you checked yours?
Jim Yergin

Not yet. I will have to look at it. Whatever is leaking is dripping down and being blown by the fan blade. Makes it hard to tell where it's coming from.

 

[cokefirst]

As long as the pump is still producing enough pressure to operate the system, a simple tear down, cleaning and replacement of seals will more than likely solve your problem. If the rotor or impeller are worn, that may be a problem as I do not know of anyone that has reproduced them. You may be able to find good used ones. This is generally not a problem unless the pump has been run low on fluid.

 

[CSPIDY]

Turning the steering from one side to the other should bleed out the system (engine running)

 

[DJP]

Turning the steering from one side to the other should bleed out the system (engine running)

Okay thank you