The Mach-A-Reina build thread

[chuckludwig]

Thanks for all the help with electrical! As I ponder the mysteries of Ford wiring, I got some other things done on the gal tonight. Mainly reassembling all the mechanical stuff I replaced / added. New PS pump and a paint job for the bracket.

But GD, I hate the plumbing for all these power steering lines. I ordered a shorter run for the send and plan to cut the return to length and install a filter but I wanted to ask the hive mind: Does the car need a cooler for the PS pump? I know some cars had one, and they aren't super pricey (everything is relative in car world?)

What is y'alls take on it?

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[Sheriff41]

Thanks for all the help with electrical! As I ponder the mysteries of Ford wiring, I got some other things done on the gal tonight. Mainly reassembling all the mechanical stuff I replaced / added. New PS pump and a paint job for the bracket.

But GD, I hate the plumbing for all these power steering lines. I ordered a shorter run for the send and plan to cut the return to length and install a filter but I wanted to ask the hive mind: Does the car need a cooler for the PS pump? I know some cars had one, and they aren't super pricey (everything is relative in car world?)

What is y'alls take on it?

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I've driven mine in Texas and the desert Southwest (AZ & NM) without a cooler for going on 48 years without any problems.

 

[chuckludwig]

I've driven mine in Texas and the desert Southwest (AZ & NM) without a cooler for going on 48 years without any problems.

Well, if it can take Texas that's good enough for me. I'll be happy if I drive it to the city, let alone cross state. Do you have the long extra length of send line on yours?

 

[Sheriff41]

Well, if it can take Texas that's good enough for me. I'll be happy if I drive it to the city, let alone cross state. Do you have the long extra length of send line on yours?

Nope, I have the short hose.