Nope the box is leaking like I originally posted. Just make note that if you’re using a Borgeson Power Steering Pump you may want to check how many shims is in it before you fire it up. After research I have found several people had to add shims or take shims out.
Maybe different steering boxes have different Max PSi settings, IDK, I didn’t ask that question. Maybe that’s the reason why some pumps have a different number of shims but Borgeson does know how much pressure each shim gives you in their pumps. The Borgeson pump I used looks just like a Saginaw to me, probably what it is. Don’t know the difference but I think those pumps had a round 1300 psi, maybe more with no shims. I remember reading all that info years ago. I think guys were adding shims to tighten up the steering on them old PS Boxes. This is what my valve out of the pump looks like to achieve 1200 psi. 1 shim and I think it’s the same for a Saginaw.
Ok thanks for the clarification. So Borgeson was not surprised? Did they ask you to send it back since their seal leaked or it's an easy repair?
No my warranty ran out. Had the box a while before I installed it
I mean I guess you’re correct if you want to find out yourself but according to what Borgeson is telling me they know exactly what their pumps are putting out and a lot of older articles are pretty consistent with what a older rebuilt Saginaw pump for a big block put out. Again I asked them why some come with more shims and others and he didn’t have the answer. Obviously 3 shims in mine was too many and I didn’t have enough pressure. Taking out 2 did the trick and I also know a few companies make pre-made 1 shim Saginaw 1200 PSi valves. Assuming you don’t have a wore out pump.
I asked Peter this question last week and he said order 2 quarts. Sounds like need approximately 1-1/2 when using cooler.
I too used Peter. He is the man. He asked me to send him a few pics, and he knew exactly what I needed. He usually has most parts in stock
