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This is a discussion on Is it OK to disconnect power steering from a '57? within the Early Birds [1955-1957] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; I've got a '57 TBird with OEM power steering. I've replaced all hoses and put a seal kit through the ...
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Hi Yadkin. Thanks. I'm aware how to disconnect the pump and/or power steering. I guess I just wanted to know how heavy the steering would be. Would it be a comfortable steer without the p/s? And of course the answer to that is, "try and you'll find out". I was surprised how light the steering is without the power assist. A nicer drive. Thanks, Lloyd
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It is a slave cylinder assist much like the systems on other FORD and GM cars of the era. The PS control valves usually go bad and rip the steering wheel out of your hand and going to full lock.
You still have to move the fluid around if you are not using the pump... the fact that you can easily steer it means either there is NO FLUID or the valve is not hung and the ballpivot is allowing the orifices to open and close correctly... when the PS valve goes bad, one side stays closed and one open making the moving of fluid from the slave cyl VERY DIFFICULT. They actually have better road feel than a power box. |
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