Re: [FWDLK] power steering problems

[Mike Sealey <mopar2ya@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to Bill (as always), Neil and Roger van Hoy for
their detective work. The consensus seems to be that
'60 was the dividing line for non-ATF P/S fluid.

Since Ma went over to Constant Control P/S in '58, but
did not change fluid specs until '60, it might be
worth learning more about other spec changes if any
that went on between '58 and '60. It seems possible
that the non-ATF might work better on the earlier
years as well. I'm reminded of the more recent problem
with FWD automatic overdrives, where the trannies
actually required 7176 ATF for proper operation but
the factory literature still called for Dexron...

Mike in SF

--- Bill Watson <wwatson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> It seems 1959 was the last year Chrysler suggested
> using Automatic Transmission Fluid, Suffix 'A' for
> power steering units - coaxial up to 1957 and
> constant control from 1958.   Both the 1960
> through 1963 manual and the 1960 Valiant manual
> say to use Mopar/Chryco Power Steering Fluid.


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