Power Steering input

[jlatessa]

Makes sense though right,?
bleed off some pressure and the assist is lessened.
Joe

[myk]

Makes sense though right,?
bleed off some pressure and the assist is lessened.
Joe

Yes it does, I'm just trying to make sure I have the process correct so as to not screw it up. 

[jlatessa]

It was easy, do you have a pair of micrometers or dial calipers
to measure thickness?

Take care not to mar the outside diameter of the valve body
when dis-assembling.

Joe

P.S. I got a shim/washer kit from McMaster-Carr that worked perfectly.
I'll see if I can find the paperwork.

Joe

P.P.S. On the McMaster Carr web site, go to 'shim/washer assortment'
it allows you to choose specific ID/ODs . I don't remember what sizes they were,
that's where your calipers will tell you what to order, they were inexpensive with about a dozen or so
pieces, if I remember.

Joe

[myk]

It was easy, do you have a pair of micrometers or dial calipers
to measure thickness?

Take care not to mar the outside diameter of the valve body
when dis-assembling.

Joe

P.S. I got a shim/washer kit from McMaster-Carr that worked perfectly.
I'll see if I can find the paperwork.

Joe

P.P.S. On the McMaster Carr web site, go to 'shim/washer assortment'
it allows you to choose specific ID/ODs . I don't remember what sizes they were,
that's where your calipers will tell you what to order, they were inexpensive with about a dozen or so
pieces, if I remember.

Joe

And that would be my issue; I don't have the tools to measure the washers, which would leave me clueless at the hardware store.  How different can washers be amongst themselves?  If you end up remembering what sizes you got, let me know. 

[jlatessa]

I'll start digging

[Dino]

I started a thread about this mod a long time ago.  I already have a ton of things to do to the car, but this is worth the effort.  I'm doing this mod, so there.   

[bill440rt]

The power steering shim article was also excellent.
However, if your PS box isn't up to snuff you're going to be left with firmer steering and a sloppy box. Not an improvement. This is also mentioned in the article IIRC.

[jlatessa]

If you are going to be a "gear head" go to Sears and buy a cheap pair of dial calipers,
shouldn't be much more than $25, they're not hard to learn and you'll find them very valuable in the future.

Joe

[jlatessa]

Found the shim/washer package!!!

It's from McMaster-Carr, their item # Z9885-20-BR, 10 pcs.

Hope this helps, Joe

P.S.  If you'd like, I can put a few in an envelope for you,
free, of course.

Joe

[Dino]

Found the shim/washer package!!!

It's from McMaster-Carr, their item # Z9885-20-BR, 10 pcs.

Hope this helps, Joe

P.S.  If you'd like, I can put a few in an envelope for you,
free, of course.

Joe

How many are needed to do the mod?  1 or 2 or more?  I'd love some but don't mind paying, at least for your trouble! 

[jlatessa]

If I remember, it was 1 or 2 with the old washer,
I'll send you 3 in an envelope, PM me at; jlatessa@roadrunner.com with your address.

Joe

P.S. What trouble?? plenty of favors done for me...pass it on

[Dino]

If I remember, it was 1 or 2 with the old washer,
I'll send you 3 in an envelope, PM me at; jlatessa@roadrunner.com with your address.

Joe

P.S. What trouble?? plenty of favors done for me...pass it on

Sent!  Thanks Joe!