Posted by Randy C on December 23, 1998 at 02:15:15:
In Reply to: Re: Power Steering posted by T.L. on December 22, 1998 at 18:17:16:
difference in color for leak detection, are you really serious? wow
: -- '70s Fords used Type-F ATF for the power steering. It's what I have in my '73 as well. The only reason that the P/S fluid that you buy now is clear is so that if you have a leak, you can tell where it's coming from. Otherwise, you wouldn't know if the leak was from the transmission or from power steering...
: : bought a 73 4dr 302 last month. had to replace some power steering hoses
: : (soft & old-- would not pass MD inspection)
: : When I drained the fluid, it was red-- like ATF fluid.
: : New power sterring fluid is colorless (yellow).I am without
: : a chilton, and the local mechs don't want to take the
: : time to talk. I won't elaborate on the IQ of the part's
: : clerk.
: : At first when I replaced it, the pump started 'moaning'.
: : After 2 days (approx 35 miles)it has quieted, but is still faint.
: : Any feedback?