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Power Steering Fluid
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I just installed PS in a 1949 Packard.

The modified system uses a 1953 Chrysler 6V Generator that has a PS Pump attached to the back of it and the other end of the hoses is a Monroe external hydraulic actuator that is installed in lieu of the center link and this is the unit that the 1955 Packard used for PS.

The Chrysler manual specified SAE-10W however the Packard manual specifies "Ultramatic" fluid (also called Type A fluid however some say Type F can be used as a replacement).


Does anyone know what kind of fluid I should use???I was reading the PS Training Manual and it says to use Type A Automatic Transmission Fluid.

I had already installed regular "Power Steering Fluid" in the system. Is this an OK practice or should I drain it all and replace with ATF...and if so what type of ATF (Dextron or Type F)?

THANKS!!!

Posted on: 2015/8/23 14:44
Bill,

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Re: Power Steering Fluid
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HH56
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I don't recall hearing of any damage or reason you can't use the PS fluid in Packards. I used the leak stopping type in one car and didn't see any ill effects -- but didn't see any leak stopping either. Not sure on the Chrysler but they even used l0w in their fluid drive transmissions so maybe it was convenience to keep it all the same. Don't think there would be anything that could be damaged in the pump.

As I understand it, modern PS systems run at higher pressure and temp so the main advantages of PS fluid over ATF is the formulation to withstand the higher temps and it has some anti foaming agents the ATF doesn't.

Posted on: 2015/8/23 16:55
Howard
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Re: Power Steering Fluid
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Agree with HH56, but why not go to a Chrysler club website and ask the question?

(o{}o)

Posted on: 2015/8/24 10:07
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