Finally got the car out of the garage this afternoon and took it around the block. I've got to get it to a shop for an alignment. The breaks are soft so I need to bleed the system. Thought I had it sorted out, but obviously needs more work. The temp shot up just going around the block but if figured it would have air in the system. It did. Got the air out and it ran nice and cool. Considering all the things that have been changed or replaced since it last moved under it's own power it's no surprise that it's not ready to go cruising. The power steering was kinda whiny and jerky at first but it smoothed out pretty quick.
I did not use the Ford power steering fluid when I put everything back together. Since doing that I've read on here that the stuff at the parts store doesn't always work well in the older Fords. If it gives me trouble I guess I'll try flushing the system and putting Ford fluid in.
Everything in the power steering system is new except the pump. I rebuilt the pump. When I put the new fluid in it was almost clear. After just running it to work the fluid in I noticed that the fluid changed to a gray color. Is this normal or do i need to flush it?
I used O'reillys brand power steering fluid. The hoses all came from LMR along with the rebuild kit. The rack came from Rock Auto.