Hydro assist pumps

[MT wheeler]

I have done serches and found lots of good information on how to set it up but I have not found information on what to do about the power steering pump. I have heard the pressure needs to be boosted and the resivoir needs to be enlarged--But how? Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[pvfjr]

Hmm, I saw a write up on drilling out a fitting and stretching a spring, but I can't find it or remember where it is.

 

[mikey_d05]

Reservoir mod:

For the pump mod you just stretch the spring a little, drill out the fitting one size larger, and notch the back of it to increase the flow at low RPM's, check out WTO's site, it's on there somewhere.

 

[pvfjr]

Ah, he beat me to it, but at least I got the link...
http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/powersteering.html

 

[MT wheeler]

Thanks for the info, I found the article and it is exactly what I was looking for . Nice pic of the extended top of p/s pump. Just cut the neck and extend with hose huh? Cool.

 

[mikey_d05]

Thanks for the info, I found the article and it is exactly what I was looking for . Nice pic of the extended top of p/s pump. Just cut the neck and extend with hose huh? Cool.

Just get a length of radiator hose and cut the top off of a SPARE ps pump. Jam the neck of the spare into the hose, clamp it, put the original cap on and voila.