1971 gmc 5500 power steering cylinder hunting - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slednx · 12-08-2017, 05:30 PM

Hey so I’ve been trying to track down a new power steering cylinder for a 1971 gmc 5500 dump truck. There aren’t much in the way of numbers on the cylinder but there are a few letters stamped on it. It currently works but leaks all its fluids out of the ram in about half a day when being used all day.
I can’t find any info on it other then in an old truck and diesel repair manual and it’s telling me what type of cylinder it is but that’s about it.
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Slednx · 12-08-2017, 05:32 PM

I have pictures but I haven’t been able to upload them yet

sweetk30 · 12-09-2017, 09:32 AM

its just a hydro cylinder . . . have a hydro shop see if they can rebuild it for you .

MattBMiller · 12-22-2017, 09:15 AM

I have a 71 5500 chassis sitting in my shop right now. Might be able to help you out.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 02-18-2018, 03:10 PM

I would like to see pics of the front of your gmc are the headlight bezels and grill painted just curious as I have a chrome grill and aluminum bezels off a 72 5500 thanks

MattBMiller · 02-26-2018, 01:41 PM

Someone painted the entire front end white at some point. Interior and under the hood is yellow.

12-08-2017, 05:30 PM	#1
Slednx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 2	1971 gmc 5500 power steering cylinder hunting Hey so I’ve been trying to track down a new power steering cylinder for a 1971 gmc 5500 dump truck. There aren’t much in the way of numbers on the cylinder but there are a few letters stamped on it. It currently works but leaks all its fluids out of the ram in about half a day when being used all day. I can’t find any info on it other then in an old truck and diesel repair manual and it’s telling me what type of cylinder it is but that’s about it. Posted via Mobile Device

12-09-2017, 09:32 AM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: 1971 gmc 5500 power steering cylinder hunting its just a hydro cylinder . . . have a hydro shop see if they can rebuild it for you . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

12-22-2017, 09:15 AM	#4
MattBMiller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dryden, MI Posts: 54	Re: 1971 gmc 5500 power steering cylinder hunting I have a 71 5500 chassis sitting in my shop right now. Might be able to help you out.

02-18-2018, 03:10 PM	#5
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,955	Re: 1971 gmc 5500 power steering cylinder hunting I would like to see pics of the front of your gmc are the headlight bezels and grill painted just curious as I have a chrome grill and aluminum bezels off a 72 5500 thanks

02-26-2018, 01:41 PM	#6
MattBMiller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dryden, MI Posts: 54	Re: 1971 gmc 5500 power steering cylinder hunting Someone painted the entire front end white at some point. Interior and under the hood is yellow. Attached Images

12-08-2017, 05:32 PM	#2
Slednx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 2	I have pictures but I haven’t been able to upload them yet



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