Leejohn
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You know that cyl looks like the one used on some boats. I just can't think what one right now. Maybe it well come to me.
Jacobsen turfcat DW224 leaking power steering cylinder.
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wdchyd
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That cyl looks like a Garrison Cyl
Welded design.....that repair shop should have cut it open and resealed it right (possibly it needs a new rod also)
testing any repaired hyd cyl with only air pressure is poor workmanship, unacceptable in today's repair world.....it should have been tested using hyd pressure test machine (usually min 1000# on that type cyl).....any more and it will rupture the internal cyl barrel
the reasons for premature failure from a bad repair is either bad fit, finish or poor seal matchup......in order to properly measure wear in that cyl it is necessary to cut it apart on a lathe, then measure, clean, polish, reweld, then repack the rod gland then test
They more than likely just pulled out the snap ring and replaced the wiper, oring and backup under the retainer washer only......Not what I would call a thorough rebuilt
$800 would be worth researching a better shop to do it with a guarantee
Welded design.....that repair shop should have cut it open and resealed it right (possibly it needs a new rod also)
testing any repaired hyd cyl with only air pressure is poor workmanship, unacceptable in today's repair world.....it should have been tested using hyd pressure test machine (usually min 1000# on that type cyl).....any more and it will rupture the internal cyl barrel
the reasons for premature failure from a bad repair is either bad fit, finish or poor seal matchup......in order to properly measure wear in that cyl it is necessary to cut it apart on a lathe, then measure, clean, polish, reweld, then repack the rod gland then test
They more than likely just pulled out the snap ring and replaced the wiper, oring and backup under the retainer washer only......Not what I would call a thorough rebuilt
$800 would be worth researching a better shop to do it with a guarantee
Leejohn
Elite Member
I looked at the parts list for the mercruiser 898 1977-1982 and that is were I seen it before. I don't think it well work unless you can put your ends on it. Might want to look anyway the cyl is on all the older V-8's.
wdchyd
Elite Member
I stand corrected....Bendix
How To Reseal Power Steering Cylinders Rebuilt Bendix Power Cylinder Photo 7
How To Reseal Power Steering Cylinders Rebuilt Bendix Power Cylinder Photo 7
With Bendix steering cylinders as a possibility I found a website (strangerssite.com) that shows a part number 128516 that Autozone carries that cross references to A1 Cardone 29-6739 which O'riellys offers. Monday I will be going to O'riellys to see if I've hit pay dirt. Will let everyone know if this is the answer. Just for everyone's interest, this fits a 1963 to 1965 Ford Falcon. Go figure !!!!! : )
Same/equivalent power steering ram comes on the 1967 68 69 70 Ford Mustang and Mercury Comet. I paid $20 on eBay for a used one and works great.
