My original power steering pump is cracked. Rather than spend the money on a Ford tractor replacement pump ($700+) I bought a 65 Ford Falcon/Mustang power steering pump $109. (A1 Cardone Power Steering Pump Part Number: 15134-05095629 from Parts Geek) The reservoir, pulley, and mounting bracket fit perfectly, but I ran into a problem with the original banjo fitting seating on the Mustang pump. There is something internal in the Mustang pump that is not in the original pump where the pressure line attaches. Tried to remove it with a magnet, easy out, compressed air, and Allen wrench nothing has worked.
I visited two hydraulic shops and three auto parts stores today. Two suggestions were to remove two threads from banjo fitting or stack crush washers. I considered buying a mustang PS pressure line, but the fittings shown are flare fittings that will not seal.
Does anyone know what both ends of the banjo fittings are called? Know how to remove the thing in the Mustang pump? Or, have any suggestions?
I visited two hydraulic shops and three auto parts stores today. Two suggestions were to remove two threads from banjo fitting or stack crush washers. I considered buying a mustang PS pressure line, but the fittings shown are flare fittings that will not seal.
Does anyone know what both ends of the banjo fittings are called? Know how to remove the thing in the Mustang pump? Or, have any suggestions?