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Hi guys,

Any help in locating a new power steering filter for a '54 Patrician would be appreciated! I know eBay has one, but I tried it and it doesn't fit...and Kanter wants $55, maybe there's another source?

As I recall, the regular filter is rather large but perhaps Max has found that a suitable aftermarket replacement doesn't need to be that big. 55-6 versions are much smaller than 52-4 in what is essentially an identical PS system. His item is listed at $15.00 but perhaps some questions are in order to verify the size and mount. I would wonder about how it is held in position. Perhaps a longer spring or a spacer??

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Dear Bobby:

The new substitute filters have to be adapted using spacers and what not.

If modern cars had filters then 90% of the repairs being made would not be required. Having a filter is good. Reusing a good old one will get by because it is a closed system and big enough to allow plenty of flow.

Hi from Pflugerville, TX: Because my 54 Cavalier has power steering, I dug through the 54 car file and found this information, hope it is hepful. Restoring the power steering is my next project after the electric windows!!

For 54 Packard: PS Filter--Hastings HF-783

Thanks, Larry! Beware, the variable isn't so much the exterior dimensions of the filter, but the diameter of the mounting hole, I've gone thru 2 now that said they fit '54, but don't.