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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: gumby on May 16, 2008, 07:49:12 PM

Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: gumby on May 16, 2008, 07:49:12 PM
it has been a long time since i had to fill a dry P/S system, and none of those were tbirds.

anybody know how much fluid it will take to fill the system on my 87 TC?
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: t3skidoo on May 17, 2008, 01:32:34 AM
I *think* mine took less than three quarts from when it was completely dry.
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: t3skidoo on May 17, 2008, 06:18:17 AM
btw, don't see how it's a big deal unless you're going with Redline (or similar).  If I'm off, let me know, I've got a few qts left, just give me an addy.
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: gumby on May 17, 2008, 08:35:37 AM
Quote from: t3skidoo;219385
btw, don't see how it's a big deal unless you're going with Redline (or similar).


well, as a matter of fact, i am :shakeass:

i received an offer to supply all the fluids i need in my tbird from one of the teams we build chassis for. i am gonna run by there this morning before they get into full swing for the day and pick everything up. they run redline synthetics in everything; probly snag a bottle of water wetter while im there as well.
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: Chuck W on May 17, 2008, 08:51:09 AM
Quote from: gumby;219390
well, as a matter of fact, i am :shakeass:

i received an offer to supply all the fluids i need in my tbird from one of the teams we build chassis for. i am gonna run by there this morning before they get into full swing for the day and pick everything up. they run redline synthetics in everything; probly snag a bottle of water wetter while im there as well.



I think you need enough for 2 cars at least...right?

;) (just kidding)

Sounds like it's getting closer!
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: gumby on May 17, 2008, 09:07:44 AM
Quote from: Chuck W;219391
Sounds like it's getting closer!

IF  i can get all my ducks in a row, i might try to fire it off today :D
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: Chuck W on May 17, 2008, 09:30:54 AM
Well get those ed ducks in line!
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: gumby on May 17, 2008, 11:37:25 AM
2qts of Redline P/S fluid, its blue
2qts Redline 75w90
a tube of Redline chassis grease
a bottle or water wetter and a gallon of coolant
2gal. 50wt race oil (wont be using that i dont think)
a BOX of blue shop towels and a package of red rags

they just kept tossin stuff in the back of the truck :D

sprint cars dont have transmissions, so none of that

time to DO WORK!
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: softtouch on May 17, 2008, 03:29:34 PM
The 84 owners manual says 1.6 Qts.
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: t3skidoo on May 17, 2008, 04:00:00 PM
Quote from: gumby;219409
2qts of Redline P/S fluid, its blue


blue?  mine's pinkish. 

(:nono: don't go there)
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: gumby on May 17, 2008, 04:28:51 PM
nope, its not blue....i was thinkin of the stuff we have at our shop, but the stuff i got from them is different
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: t3skidoo on May 17, 2008, 08:48:01 PM
okay, just wanted to make sure I didn't get the wrong stuff.
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: jcassity on May 18, 2008, 11:09:40 PM
Quote from: softtouch;219419
The 84 owners manual says 1.6 Qts.



altough i did not use power steering fluid on my new rack project,, I did not come near the 1.6 qts.


I had a completely empty pump,, new pres/return line and a new rack.

I added my dextronIII filling the pump.
started car
rotated wheel full left / right
added more
rotated wheel again
added a tiny bit more

all said and done, the whole system took 3/4 of a qt. 

I thought it would take alteast the whole qt but it did not.
Title: P/S system fluid capacity
Post by: Old_Paint on June 21, 2008, 12:17:34 AM
Quote from: jcassity;219727
altough i did not use power steering fluid on my new rack project,, I did not come near the 1.6 qts.
 
 
I had a completely empty pump,, new pres/return line and a new rack.
 
I added my dextronIII filling the pump.
started car
rotated wheel full left / right
added more
rotated wheel again
added a tiny bit more
 
all said and done, the whole system took 3/4 of a qt.
 
I thought it would take alteast the whole qt but it did not.

Not to hijack, but about how long we talkin for a full steering system replacement? (Rack, Pump, and lines) DS inner joint is gone, but the systems so contaminated with grey nasty lookin crud, I figure it's best to just replace it all. Outter BJ's are good. No play at all. Just hope I don't damage them while doing the rack.  Pump seal is drooling and the reservoir appears to have a crack somewhere.  Keep getting PS fluid all over the place, dripping down on oil filter (verified it ain't the filter leaking).  This is the ONLY stinkin leak I have right now, and I want it gone.
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