Can you run a Power Steering box like a Manual?

[doctorpimp]

I just completed my car (pics to follow) and want to drive it but my P/S box is leaking from the valve body when pressurized - I need to replace the O rings.
Can I drive the car without the pump's belt like manual steering without breaking anything until I can get around to replacing the O rings...?

[Ghoste]

Yes and no.  You can do it but it's going to take a LOT more effort than a manual box and it's a great way to blow seals but if it's as you say and the seals are already shot, then...

[The70RT]

Yes and no.  You can do it but it's going to take a LOT more effort than a manual box and it's a great way to blow seals but if it's as you say and the seals are already shot, then...

I agree, plus the extra force on the steeriing column can't be good on it. I would say it would be dangerous myself. I wouldn't drive it unless I had to take it somewhere. When you take it for a spin I think you will change your mind.

[John_Kunkel]

Fluid trapped in the non pressurized steering box is part of what makes it hard to steer without the pump.

One trick to make the P/S box easier to turn without the pump is to disconnect both lines and turn the wheel from stop-to-stop several times to pump out most of the fluid.

[doctorpimp]

YEAH, IT IS A BI**H!!! LOL
Are the O rings special items, or just off the shelf?  I can't get any to fit properly...

[gtx6970]

they are square cut seals still avail at any mopar dealership

[challenger70]

YEAH, IT IS A BI**H!!! LOL

  When I lost my p/s belt it was a pain, and be prepared to turn what used to be a regular turn into a 3 point turn

[Nacho-RT74]

YEAH, IT IS A BI**H!!! LOL

  When I lost my p/s belt it was a pain, and be prepared to turn what used to be a regular turn into a 3 point turn

even worse if you have tuff wheel ( don't ask why I know )

[doctorpimp]

Anyone have the Mopar # for the seals?

[Nacho-RT74]

O ring for housing port: 1556385 ( uses 2 )------------ 19-02-15 on graphic
O ring for pressure valve: 1823150 ------------ 19-02-15 on graphic
O ring for valve housing: 1733612 ----------- 19-57-13 on graphic

from 74 parts catalog.
( graphic from 71 catalog, but the same )



I simply went to a hardware store and got them there with the sample on hand

[doctorpimp]

Thanks Nacho! 

[gordo1968charger]

i got a firm feel stage 2 box,money well spent.