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Need a Steering Fluid Recommendation

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cefolar

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Hey guys - I have a 4.6 DOHC motor in my 47 Ford using a T-Bird power rack. I had some pump chirping and thinking it was a bad power steering pump, replaced it. I am still getting the chirp (and intermittent power steering loss) at operating temperature and realized that it was actually fluid foaming that is causing the problem.

I am looking for a recommendation on a good anti-foaming additive or a good fluid that won't foam up at operating temperatures. Thanks!!
 

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you can use use any Mercon based ATF or synthetic ATF but it sounds more like you got air in the system, which is a common problem on todays P/S pumps.
 

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What is the best way to bleed?...

I considered that there might be air in the system, but the problem doesn't surface until the fluid gets hot. I bled the system by loading up the resevoir and turning the wheels back and forth several times. Is there a better way to make sure the system is bled?
 

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cefolar said:
I considered that there might be air in the system, but the problem doesn't surface until the fluid gets hot. I bled the system by loading up the resevoir and turning the wheels back and forth several times. Is there a better way to make sure the system is bled?
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hmmm, do you have a P/S fluid cooler on the car?
 

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RandyStinchcomb said:
hmmm, do you have a P/S fluid cooler on the car?
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No power steering cooler - just a remote aluminum tank mounted in the same general position as the stock P/S resevoir.
 

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cefolar said:
No power steering cooler - just a remote aluminum tank mounted in the same general position as the stock P/S resevoir.
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ok then add a P/S fluid cooler and use synthetic ATF in the system
 
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I know this is completely off topic, but do you have any pictures / videos of your car you could share?? I love the idea of putting a modern motor in an old school ride
 
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