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Technical => Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: Limey57 on 2018-04-10 10:28

Title: P/S rack conversion - identifying high pressure outlet?
Post by: Limey57 on 2018-04-10 10:28
Hi folks, I've been away for a long time with work and 101 other "life things" but now trying to finish of the few last bits on the Ranchero.  Mine is fitted with a Wurth rack & pinion conversion which uses (I think) a GM rack.  I need to get some hoses made but which one of the outlets is the high pressure side & which is the return?  I'm guessing the smaller outlet is the high pressure and the larger the return (low pressure) but I'm not 100% and don't want to get it wrong and end up mopping up P/S fluid!

Thanks

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Title: Re: P/S rack conversion - identifying high pressure outlet?
Post by: gasman826 on 2018-04-10 11:19
bassackwards

The large port is the high side leaving the small as the low pressure.  Goes against all common standards but that's GM.
Title: Re: P/S rack conversion - identifying high pressure outlet?
Post by: Limey57 on 2018-04-10 11:22
Thanks Gary, also goes against what a couple of local "experts" told me, but their words of wisdom were followed by the line "at least I think that's the way it is"!!!!!!!
Title: Re: P/S rack conversion - identifying high pressure outlet?
Post by: Limey57 on 2018-04-15 10:46
Pipes made up and installed as suggested - I can now turn corners without risking pulling a muscle!  Thanks!
Title: Re: P/S rack conversion - identifying high pressure outlet?
Post by: gasman826 on 2018-04-15 14:09
one major drawn back to power R&P...really, really hard to steer if not working.  Throw a belt or stall the engine while turning a corner...