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Greetings Friends I have a small leak some were on the power steering cylinder, Is it a big job to repair the cylinder, are kits available, or would a new rebuild one be better to install, if one can be had! Dale

Seals are available and possibly even kits as the Bendix cylinders were used by several mfg--cylinders probably too although mounts differed between mfgr. Found a seal by taking old to industrial supply house and matched. I believe my kit came from a Ford vendor although that was a few yrs ago. Maybe Packard vendors have now.

EDIT: They do. Tuscon Packards & Max Merritt has cylinders & various kits.

Look carefully at the rod for any signs of pitting. If it sat a long time with rod partially exposed to elements, it may have developed small pits and a new seal won't help because it'll just wear it out. The photo of an old Monroe unit shows what I am talking about with the small bright spots that are rough to touch (dark ones are grease). About the only option I'm aware of if pitted is to replace or maybe have the rod hard chromed and ground if someone willing to do it. Maybe someone else has a different experience.

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I will be starting my quest for a rebuild kit. Dale

John,

On ebay right now, and pretty cheap:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Packard-power-steering-cylinder-1952-1953_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34200QQihZ020QQitemZ300253880619QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Thanks for the info on E Bay I got it Dale

No problem! I try to keep a look out when I see something you Gents are looking for.