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rjlester · 12-02-2023, 11:17 AM

Hey Guys,

I have a complete used PS system from a 54 Ford to convert my car to power steering. Bought a new seal for the ram, but I have a question about removing the old seal. I did find this link helpful:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...+steering+seal

I was able to easily take out the snap ring, then the scraper. Now there appears to be a clear nylon ring holding the seal in place. I'm not worried about destroying the seal to remove it, but how critical is this nylon ring? I suspect it will also be messed up when I remove it, and the seal. Is it just a spacer of some kind?

The new seal is 1 inch outside diameter, 5/8 inside.

12-02-2023, 11:17 AM	#1
rjlester Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 254	New seal for PS ram. Hey Guys, I have a complete used PS system from a 54 Ford to convert my car to power steering. Bought a new seal for the ram, but I have a question about removing the old seal. I did find this link helpful: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...+steering+seal I was able to easily take out the snap ring, then the scraper. Now there appears to be a clear nylon ring holding the seal in place. I'm not worried about destroying the seal to remove it, but how critical is this nylon ring? I suspect it will also be messed up when I remove it, and the seal. Is it just a spacer of some kind? The new seal is 1 inch outside diameter, 5/8 inside.