Pump

[Bonzer4WD]

I need to replace a leaking oil pressure sender on a Ford 4610 (81/2) era. However in the way is the resavoir type hydraulic steering pump. any recommendations on removal? I last did a similar on on a Ford 6600 which had an internal filter.

 

[agrimax]

Would just disconnecting the pipes and removing the oil reservoir be enough to let you get at the pressure switch? Shouldn't need to take the pump off as well.

 

[Bonzer4WD]

Actually I meant just the removal of the reservior drum to give accces

 

[Mur Huwcun]

Engine oil pressure switch? Have never noticed it to be that tight but you can undo the bolt on the end of the steering pump and the canister will come off, if still not enough room then the filter can also be removed.

 

[Bonzer4WD]

its just access. its blocked in by the reservoir drum.

 

[Mur Huwcun]

its just access. its blocked in by the reservoir drum.

Just whip the drum off then and when you refit make sure the o-ring is in place and not twisted and both parts nice and clean. Fill with ATF oil and then top up with engine running

 

[Bonzer4WD]

okay many thanks

 

[Bonzer4WD]

okay cheers

 

[Bucks Boy]

You should be able to do it without removing PAS pump reservoir.

 

[Bonzer4WD]

okay ill have another look I did wonder why it was a "poor" design ?

 

[Bonzer4WD]

i did have to remove the reservoir in the end. However the filter and two plates fell out to. I can’t see on my manual where the two plates go as they don’t seem to fit over the filter ?

 

[Bucks Boy]

Fair enough. Although I’ve never needed to remove it. Sounds like the filter has broken up. Plates should sandwich paper element. Otherwise can you post a picture please.

 

[Bonzer4WD]

the filter is still intact not sure function of plates. I will try upload a photo

 

[Bonzer4WD]

Hope this works. I’m wondering if the plates are the remains of a previous job ?

 

[tomlad]

Could be
Are they same as the sides of old filter

 

[Bonzer4WD]

I think so they do not fit over the ends

 

[Bonzer4WD]

I can’t see them shown in my manual also can’t see their purpose either

 

[Bonzer4WD]

Just found u tube clip confirming no extra plates. Now just waiting for correct Oil pressure sender to arrive

 

[Bucks Boy]

Plates are from previous filter. Don’t know why you would have left them in there?

 

[Bonzer4WD]

Previous owner probably as not serviced unit until Now