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I have a 53 patrician with power steering. My control valve is leaking from the ball stud. The 51-54 Packard Service Manual says to recondition the control valve assembly. Where do I get parts to do that? Thanks for any help.

John

If it is a worn or damaged seal Kanter and Max have seal kits and might have some of the smaller hard parts. If it is mechanical damage or wear on one of those hard parts IMO, your best bet would be to contact Lareshttps://www.larescorp.com or one of the other rebuilders who advertise in Hemmings and see about a rebuild. If you do consider a rebuild Kanter and Max offer already rebuilt exchange units so you might compare their prices vs what Lares would charge to do yours.

Howard,

Thanks so much. I will try that. I assume take it apart 1st and go from there on repair or get a rebuild.

Thanks,

One of the PS hoses between the Control Valve and the Ram has metric fittings, 11mm. Does that mean it was replaced sometime?

Thanks,
John