Re: [FWDLK] 1955 Plymouth P/S seal replacement.

[Mike Apfelbeck <moparmike72@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You can also temporarily block the return line to push the seal out,
usually cranking the engine a few turns with the coil wire out will do
the job.

Mike

At 08:34 AM 6/23/2007, Mike &Sharon Higgins wrote:
> If you have a big drain pan,
> remove the Pitman arm, then replace just the nut.  If the car is on
> a lift, lower it closer to the floor, with a carefully placed drain pan
> directly underneath the box.  Start the car and move the wheel. It
> usually doesn't take much, maybe one or two turns lock to lock.  The
> pressure will blow out the old seal, and spray some oil, but your drain
> pan will catch most all of it, and there's no danger of accidentally
> nicking the bore with the drill or screws, or chisels, or punches. 
> Just a little messy, but very quick and reliable.  The nut will
> catch the seal and perhaps the spacer washer(s), and give a new
> start.
>  
> Mike (old school) Higgins
> 1955 Belvedere Sport Coupe
>
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