Farmer996
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I broke the power steering box at the weekend and a new one is much more expensive than a manual one. I posted in the wanted forum yesterday to see if anyone has a box but no luck so far:
https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/ford-3000-power-steering-box-rack.183618/
If I go for a manual box, the question is what to do with the pump. The box had a bad leak at the top of the shaft for a good while before it broke but it has been running with a bit of fluid in there. I'm just wondering if if will damage the pump if it runs dry?
I might put it back to power steering one day so ideally, I'd rather leave everything in. Is it possible to connect the flow to the return and if so, can you get them off the shelf or is it a custom job? I've had a look online but can't find anything.
If the pump has to come out, can you get a blanking plate for the gear end? Again, had a look but no joy.
Thanks,
https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/ford-3000-power-steering-box-rack.183618/
If I go for a manual box, the question is what to do with the pump. The box had a bad leak at the top of the shaft for a good while before it broke but it has been running with a bit of fluid in there. I'm just wondering if if will damage the pump if it runs dry?
I might put it back to power steering one day so ideally, I'd rather leave everything in. Is it possible to connect the flow to the return and if so, can you get them off the shelf or is it a custom job? I've had a look online but can't find anything.
If the pump has to come out, can you get a blanking plate for the gear end? Again, had a look but no joy.
Thanks,