The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk My Saginaw is leaking

All I have installed a power steering conversion kit on my 1953 GMC 1/2 ton pick up and after getting it all installed and plumbed and filled I started the truck and let it bleed the air out then topped it off. I started the truck back up and tried to turn the wheel I had some resistance at first then it let go and all seemed to work well, Then I looked under the truck and saw a puddle the steering box is leaking at the input shaft. I removed the jam nut and the nut to repair the seal put it back together but it still leaks.

Any suggestions? CPP told me they would sell me a new steering box, but I don't want to yet.

Evan

Evan,
Check to see that you don't have the pressure & return hoses crossed. There are other places to buy exchange steering boxes besides CPP.
Fred

Thanks Fred I have verified that the hoses are correct, and I can get a box from Advance Auto Parts for $159.00. What I ment was CPP seemed more interested in selling me new parts rather than giving me clear reasoning as to why the leak is at the input shaft.

I think I will get another box from the salvage yard.

Evan,
I'm not so sure CPP would be selling you a "new" box, like most of the aftermarket suppliers it is likely a reconditioned unit with the core charge included in the price. They don't have a shop or install this stuff so the technical level is somewhat limited.
Fred