Power Steering Pump & Engine PTO Ratio’s

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Power Steering Pump & Engine PTO Ratio’s

Power Steering Pump

Power Steering Pump (s) and Engine PTO Ratio’s. The power steering pump is critical to the performance of the power steering system. These power steering pumps are driven from PTO’s on truck engines and different brands and models of truck engine have different PTO rotation directions and engine speed ratio’s. So What?? Well a power steering …

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Drag Link Ends & Tie Rod Ends

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Drag Link Ends & Tie Rod Ends  What’ the difference ? ………………………. PLENTY ! The drag link end at the steer axle end of your drag link is showing signs of wear and needs replacing. The common practice  is that you take it to your local parts outlet , the parts interpreter measures the thread, length and checks …

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Hydraulic Steering System Bleeding

With the holiday season fast coming to a close many owner drivers may be completing maintenance tasks on their trucks. Air entrapment can occur if the hydraulic circuit is broken in any fashion. The circuit could be broken during routine maintenance or due to inadequate / worn hose clamps on the suction line of the hydraulic …

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Power Steering System Problems

This clamp style applies an even pressure across the hose

Power Steering System Problems Christmas is fast approaching, it is getting busier and busier out there on the roads. I just wanted to take a couple of minutes to share a common power steering system problem to help keep your hydraulic power steering system running nicely. Keeping suction hose clamps nice and tight, to prevent …

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