ArdWrknTrk Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Evidently, when my power steering pump ate itself it 'shared the wealth ' with the spool valve in my sector box. (I did flush the lines) The truck steers left, but no assist going right. I'm not sure if a spool valve is available, or if I just need to clear whatever shard and reseal. I know about stretching Teflon seals, but I've never been in there.... So I understand in theory from the exploded diagrams, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Bummer, Jim! We do have the FSM section on them at Documentation/Suspension & Steering/Power Steering, but I've not been into those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 Bummer, Jim! We do have the FSM section on them at Documentation/Suspension & Steering/Power Steering, but I've not been into those things. Honestly, I'm just ass-u-me-ing they're related and not coincidental... Thank you for the link! Edit: I'm not seeing any valve or gear housings that the instructions say to replace. From what I understand, either the port is clogged or there's enough debris that the piston can't shift 'right'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Honestly, I'm just ass-u-me-ing they're related and not coincidental... Thank you for the link! Edit: I'm not seeing any valve or gear housings that the instructions say to replace. From what I understand, either the port is clogged or there's enough debris that the piston can't shift 'right'. Just got back today... Jim, this seems awfully lot like the problem I had after the 460 swap. No assist on one side.... I followed the instructions from Gary below (start engine, turn lock to lock, pour fluid until gurgle goes away) and the problem went away. I don't know if there was a clog or what, but that fixed it completely. I think there is still some hope... https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/460-swap-into-a-78-Bronco-tp148376p149393.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 Just got back today... Jim, this seems awfully lot like the problem I had after the 460 swap. No assist on one side.... I followed the instructions from Gary below (start engine, turn lock to lock, pour fluid until gurgle goes away) and the problem went away. I don't know if there was a clog or what, but that fixed it completely. I think there is still some hope... https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/460-swap-into-a-78-Bronco-tp148376p149393.html I've put over 250 miles on it since I swapped the pump. I don't think it's airbound. I think the spool valve is jammed or one of the Teflon seals is tattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I've put over 250 miles on it since I swapped the pump. I don't think it's airbound. I think the spool valve is jammed or one of the Teflon seals is tattered. Okay, and agreed At the price below I would give a Lares or Cardone unit a shot! Summit will ship free over $109. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lsc-1446 Just not sure about the part# 100%... Rockauto had this as fitting... but not sure 100%.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 Okay, and agreed At the price below I would give a Lares or Cardone unit a shot! Summit will ship free over $109. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lsc-1446 Just not sure about the part# 100%... Rockauto had this as fitting... but not sure 100%.... It's pretty universal application. I'm definitely not giving anything 'Cardone' a shot. And I wonder how much return shipping is on the core? 'cause that's gonna bite you right where the sun don't shine, every time! Often it isn't worth the bother. 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 It's pretty universal application. I'm definitely not giving anything 'Cardone' a shot. And I wonder how much return shipping is on the core? 'cause that's gonna bite you right where the sun don't shine, every time! Often it isn't worth the bother. 🤷♂️ I won't install a Cardone even if it is free. There's just way too much work and mess swapping out that box to find out the one you put in is junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 It's pretty universal application. I'm definitely not giving anything 'Cardone' a shot. And I wonder how much return shipping is on the core? 'cause that's gonna bite you right where the sun don't shine, every time! Often it isn't worth the bother. 🤷♂️ Don't even bother sending that Core in... I think it would be a wash at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 Don't even bother sending that Core in... I think it would be a wash at best. Right, so eat that $$$ too. If I can't get e spool valve I'm just going to find a tight box at a junkyard and go through it before I take mine out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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