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Sid · 05-01-2021, 05:03 PM

As many of us know leaking control valves and the slave cyl. usually leak on these P/S units. The later control valves and slaves on the later cars look very similar. I do know when ordering rebuilt units there are different part numbers. Has anyone fudged and used a later one on a 55-56 Ford? Or know where the differences are in the units? Does the slave need to have the end cut and re welded to do a seal replacement? To me it almost looks like if careful you may be able to replace the seal or does it need to come completely apart to service and stop leaking?

05-01-2021, 05:03 PM	#1
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 737	55-56 Ford power steering As many of us know leaking control valves and the slave cyl. usually leak on these P/S units. The later control valves and slaves on the later cars look very similar. I do know when ordering rebuilt units there are different part numbers. Has anyone fudged and used a later one on a 55-56 Ford? Or know where the differences are in the units? Does the slave need to have the end cut and re welded to do a seal replacement? To me it almost looks like if careful you may be able to replace the seal or does it need to come completely apart to service and stop leaking?