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12-29-2011, 03:46 AM | #1 |
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Power Steering Rebuild Question
Hey guys I'm in the middle of rebuilding the power steering box on my 1970 c10 and I noticed that the ball bearings are all the same color (or appear to be). I always heard that they are suppose to be two different colors and you alternate them. Are our boxes different and the bearings all the same size? Thanks again in advance.
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12-29-2011, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Power Steering Rebuild Question
There should be two ball sizes. The smaller ball is used as a spacer between the load carring balls. I would suggest using a micrometer to check the balls for size. You will want to put smaller balls in between the larger balls as without the spacer balls some binding can develope.
Jim
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12-30-2011, 02:06 AM | #3 |
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Re: Power Steering Rebuild Question
Thanks I was just curious. Ended up separating the bearing by shining a halogen light on them (still had a gold tarnish to them). Guess the dye wears off after 40 years.
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