Adding power steering

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Isxrookie, Jun 4, 2020.

  1. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    It should have a block off plate where the p/steering pump goes and when you pull the pump off the other motor grab the bolts they are longer the old coe steering boxes can be found at the rebuild shops cheap from people that left boxes to be fixed and never came back to get them, some early k/w boxes will fit in holes but you have to buy the longer arm to bolt on box?
     
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  3. Isxrookie

    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    The engine I have in it is a 290 Cummins
     
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    That's because people have had PS for so long, they don't know what to say to you. I can't think of a single more important invention to enable drivers, especially women, who can't physically turn a manual steered truck, able to drive. Seriously, on that old gal, I'd look into air assist. With hydraulic, you need a new steering box, mount the reservoir and pump, all the lines, I'd think air is much better choice.
     
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    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    I been having a hard time finding info on sir assist. Can you lead me in the righty direction by any chance
     
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    I thank Air o Matic made them and is out of business.
    Maybe look for a bone yard COE Freightliner and get the whole deal. New hoses and filter. Hope for the best.
     
  7. Isxrookie

    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    Yup, they are out of business. That’s where my searched got stopped at.
     
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    Hmm, being an old timer, I never thought of that. They weren't too popular to begin with. Probably easier then, to just get the hydraulic setup from a junkyard.
     
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  9. special-k

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    You'll probably get better info on the American historical truck ?web site. Lots of older guys on there restoring old trucks. Think its called AHTS
     
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  10. Isxrookie

    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    Thanks I’ll try them out. Appreciate it brother
     
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