RE: IML: power steering control valve seals

[JAY D'ANGELO <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had to rebuild mine in my 64 and i used green colored O rings for the seal.  No leakage problems.
Jay

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> From: mikanlin62@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: robbennett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx; mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: IML: power steering control valve seals
> Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:12:31 -0700
> 
> Mopar still sells the seals, they arent an o-ring as much as they are a quad 
> ring, but thats hard to see given their size.  Chrysler used the same valve 
> from 62 to forever, in the older rear drive stuff so you shouldnt have any 
> problem finding them at a dealership.  I bought a set, you actually get a 
> package of seals but you only need the quad rings, about 3 years ago and it 
> was not at all expensive...under 10 bucks as I recall.  The only trouble 
> here is finding a dealership with someone who is actually familiar enough 
> with the older cars and can use a paper catalog on the chance its not still 
> in the computer.  The other thing, youll have to adjust the centering of the 
> valve after you put in new seals otherwise the wheels will want to turn to 
> one side or the other depending on where the valve thinks its center is. 
> Scribing a line around the valve before you remove it isnt a bad thing to do 
> before you take it apart.
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Mikey
> 62 Crown Coupe 
> 
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