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dhutton 06-19-2019 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJDMan (Post 693874)
There is no such thing as a "power steering" filter. You would need to plumb in a generic hydraulic filter of some sort either inline or spin-on. Again, I think a filter in the power steering system would be a total waste of time. A PS fluid cooler is far more important.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Magnefi...ss!76233!US!-1

They also make a billet version with AN connections. I see more and more folks recommending these.

Don

Zspoiler 06-20-2019 06:24 AM

I used a Trans Dapt single remote filter.And also ran a oil cooler as well. With AN fittings and braided lines. You could also use brass fittings and rubber lines as well. I have seen some of this type of set up on the Vintage racers.

TheJDMan 06-29-2019 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhutton (Post 693877)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Magnefi...ss!76233!US!-1

They also make a billet version with AN connections. I see more and more folks recommending these.

Don


I stand corrected. I could do the same thing by installing a spin on filter and a Filter Mag. Still not necessary IMO.


https://www.amazon.com/FilterMAG-SS2...omotive&sr=1-2

minendrews68 06-30-2019 02:13 PM

I'm going to have to say I was reluctant at first to even think about using one. I was out driving one afternoon after I had my Camaro finally running. Things were going great, but the longer I drove the more my power steering seemed to not be working. Finally after about 30 minutes it was all I could do to get it back home. I checked everything I could think of and could not find anything wrong. I posted on here and I think it was Don Hutton that told me to check the screen filter in the power steering pump. (If it wasn't you Don, I apologize)
He also told me how to take it apart and suggested a filter. I took the screen out and found it was about 95% blocked with a fine substance, I don't know what. Cleaned the filter screen, put it all back together (with the filter, (actually a transmission filter) and have never had a problem with it again.
On another note after driving for a while now the steering gets to where it wants to hang up in different spots. Not bad but very noticeable. I think my headers are way too close to the steering box and causing problems.

Vegas69 06-30-2019 02:40 PM

This thread is titled road race car. Why wouldn’t you install one on a race car. Cheap insurance imo.

dhutton 06-30-2019 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minendrews68 (Post 694261)
I'm going to have to say I was reluctant at first to even think about using one. I was out driving one afternoon after I had my Camaro finally running. Things were going great, but the longer I drove the more my power steering seemed to not be working. Finally after about 30 minutes it was all I could do to get it back home. I checked everything I could think of and could not find anything wrong. I posted on here and I think it was Don Hutton that told me to check the screen filter in the power steering pump. (If it wasn't you Don, I apologize)
He also told me how to take it apart and suggested a filter. I took the screen out and found it was about 95% blocked with a fine substance, I don't know what. Cleaned the filter screen, put it all back together (with the filter, (actually a transmission filter) and have never had a problem with it again.
On another note after driving for a while now the steering gets to where it wants to hang up in different spots. Not bad but very noticeable. I think my headers are way too close to the steering box and causing problems.

It wasn’t me, most likely David Pozzi.

Don


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