Power steering on the Jeepster

[kb426]

Yes to the PTFE being teflon. I would remove the pressure switch but I didn't do any research to see if there could be a down side to that.

[GPster]

Your reply reminded me that I could do some more checking. That switch goes to circuit "C" in the computer which has the Idle Air Control Motor. The switch has it's own ground wired to it so that indicates some importance. That circuit has no indicator light on it. Maybe I could put a "jumper" on it so it would be 'hot' all the time but I'd have to think if it would help me with my lack of anybody to make AN fittings. I've been running all this stuff thru my mind for weeks. So much so that I've asked here for help. GPster

[kb426]

I'm using the 16mm male to 6an male adapter that Summit and Speedway sells. The outlet on the pump has a slight bevel. I'm using a copper sealing washer and a o ring under it. I went to Rock Auto and looked up the pressure hose for a 91 s10. It shows 16mm on both ends. Could you use the factory hose and remove the hose from it? The Carquest dealer has steel compression fittings that could go on the steel ends and allow them to crimp the correct length of hose to the ends. I don't remember what rack and pinion you're using so that may be a waste of time.

[GPster]

The Jeepster is a re-bodied 1991 S10/1987 S15 using the best of each so it's all GM. I didn't like the power steering pump 0n the S15 because of the remote fill but the s10 had the fill on the pump so I went with it. Found out later that someone had changed the pump to one off a Chevrolet LLV ( a Chevrolet 'rolling chassis" that they build mail trucks out of). When I started with this "LEAK" I thought it was between the pump and the reservoir so I ordered a replacement pump (only to find out that my core had a different size pulley shaft). That's when I discovered that the actual leak was from the pump outlet and leaking from between the pump and the reservoir. As soon as I find this teflon 0 ring seal that much should be fixed. Going back to this switch the S15 had it and because I'm using the S15 computer I tried to duplicate it's wiring. The place that could make me the 6AN line that I needed between the pump and the switch (has changed hands and no longer has anybody that can do it). The piece I had made was only 4 1/8" long  and then I cut it for a regular flare (37 or 45) so now I don't have that piece for the original (working) idea. If a teflon crush washer will do the job for my pump outlet I'll be a little further along. GPster

[GPster]

I used fittings from Summit to go from the pump (14mm ?) to a 6an Redhorse Teflon hose, eliminated the switch and went to the steering box (18mm ?). I finally got the hose ends on the length of hose that I wanted last night. With the problems that I've had I didn't try it till today and it doesn't leak. With the switch not on the line the engine idle seems a little high but I can live with that. It felt good to be able to drive it but that may not last long. My drivers license needs to be renewed before the first of August and the surgeon doesn't want to operate on my cataract because I only have vision in that eye. And we got a note that our insurance will be cancelled on August 2. And I layed awake thinking about power steering. GPster

[kb426]

I hope for the best for you, Joe.

[GPster]

Well, it's not as bad as we originally thought. They (Liberty) are not canceling our liability insurance but rather an umbrella policy we have with them. They must think I'm more likely to be hit by an uninsured driver. And my eye doctor says that my vision that is corrected to 20-25 is better than the requirement. I drove the Jeepster today and still no leaks. GPster

[chimp koose]

Thats good news on both counts . Good to find you are still insured and the jeepster seems to be doing good as well .

[jaybee]

Sounds like things are working out. The good news is, cataract surgery has become extremely common and routine.

[idrivejunk]

I turned 58 this week and renewed DL. Never have worn glasses. Came to the vision test and she asks me to read a line. After a long awkward silence I say I cannot make out any of that. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, let me try again. I start guessing. Lady stops me saying sir they are numbers not letters.

  Oh.

I easily rattled off part of the top line and she stops me again saying I got enough of them. Pass.

[GPster]

Well, I got my renewed drivers license today. No new restrictions and now I can drive after dark again. Drove the Jeepster some yesterday and I parked it in the driveway last night. No oil spots under it. Things are looking up. GPster

[kb426]

Congrats!

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Joe... that sure sounds good.

[jaybee]

Yay Joe!

[chimp koose]