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ron john 06-15-2016 11:59 AM

Power steering Question
 
I have a 1972 Dodge Swinger with a Federal P.S. Pump, I am trying to drop the pressure to firm up the steering feel, Is it possible to put a adj. Hydraulic pressure valve in the high pressure line to drop the pressure?, The relief valve on the Fed. Pump is hard to get to?

TVLynn 06-15-2016 08:28 PM

Don't have it handy, there is an article about shimming the pressure relief valve in the pump
Ok I went and got it here http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/beep...WN-re-v1.4.pdf

ron john 06-20-2016 07:55 PM

Has anyone took a Federal pump apart to shim the pressure valve?, Do you have to remove the pulley our can you acess it by removing the reservoir only?

60jerry 09-07-2016 11:00 AM

Yes, I did that operation a few months ago. Mine's a '66 Dart GT, slant six. I got a federal pump and built brackets to fit. The pressure valve is relatively easy to remove. Disconnect the steel line and then use a big wrench (one inch or thereabouts, don't remember) and remove the pressure valve. Adding shims reduces steering assist. I resized some washers to use as shims. Removing the pump from the car makes this easier.

Jerry in Denver


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