Does anybody know of a suitable oil filter I can install for the power steering?
If so, please supply the details and also where to buy it.

Will a generic in-line filter for an auto tranni do the job? Where to to buy that?

 

Rock auto actually lists a PS fluid filter that goes on the return line much like the generic fuel filter you described. If you do a power steering parts search for your truck on their site, it should come up as a line item in the list of parts. I would be hesitant to install a fuel filter of an unkown flow rating. The PS pump flows up to 4 GPM and I would not want to do anything to restrict the return side as these pumps are very sensitive to heat and restrictions. I would think an adequate filter should be able to flow 1.5 times the pump flow.

 

Thanks.
No way would I install a fuel filter. Been doing a lot of research on this and discovered that both Magnefine and Racor make inline power steering filters that filter up to 8 GPH. Will call about them on Monday.

 

Bah. I don't know how I read fuel filter into my post....I have few filters on the brain, I guess. Do you have a link to the Racor unit you are looking at? 8 GPM would be perfect.

 

I was reading this months diesel power and there was a guy in there with a magnefine PS filter listed as one of his mods, he had a PSD though, not a Cummins. I actually though of you(from another post) thinking you may be interested.

 

Here ya go.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1048083...ilterAdapters#

 

The Magnefine inline filter inserts into the power steering return line and makes for a simple install. It is available in either a billet aluminum housing or Nylon housing. The filter within the billet version can be removed and replaced; whereas, the entire nylon unit must be removed and replaced.

You could also opt for a Racor 2285 LFS kit as well. It comes with an aluminum filter housing, fittings, mounting bracket and incorporates a synthetic media spin on transmission filter rated at 10 microns absolute.

 

Maybe you had a senior moment?
Yesterday had a picture and a full description but now can't find it. Will do more digging this afternoon and let you know if I find it again.

 

Thanks guys for the answers. Will decide over the next couple of days what to get and place my order (as soon as I find where to order) so that it is waiting for me as soon as I cross the border.

 

Just in case anyone is interested, here is an update.

On my last trip north of the border I picked up a Racor LFS22825 kit and installed it yesterday with my new power steering pump. This filter is somewhat overkill, but I was not happy with the flow rates of the next size down in-line filters. They may have worked if the pump was only used for the steering, but it also drives a 12,000 pound hydraulic winch, so wanted to make sure that the winch got all the oil it needed.

In my area could not get 5/8" low pressure oil resistant hoses anywhere, so ended up converting the filter to 3/4" hoses. Again way overkill as the cheapest oil resistant hose I could get was the high pressure yellow flame proof hoses from Parker. With this setup, I think I can pretty well guarantee there is no back pressure.

Hope with this setup, hope never to need to install another power steering pump.

 

Why? I'v never heard of a PS fluid filter. Is it because of the winch? Why did you have to replace the pump the last time?

 

Had to change the OE pump when it became hard to turn the wheel, plus it started to leak. The second pump suddenly (like from park to start) started to make lots of moaning sounds plus clattering noises when turning the wheel. It was working OK, but decided not to trust it.

The reason I decided to install a filter is that on research into power steering pump failures on our trucks, I discovered that others had done it and that the P/S pumps are a known failure item. The new pumps have been changed considerably. Also, when I flushed out the system the first time the oil that came out was kind of cruddy and not what I expected. This time the oil was slightly dark (which is normal), but also smelled a bit burned. So call me **** about this, but those P/S pumps are ridiculously expensive, plus are a real PIA to change and do NOT want to ever go thru this again. As I intend to keep this truck for ever, I need to do all I can to make sure it stays healthy. No, the winch had nothing to do with my decision to install a filter. Actually, for the second pump, I never did use the winch, so that had nothing to do with the pump failure.

 

I agree, i was kinda taken aback and scratching my head. I do take a turkey baster and suck out as much fluid as I can and replace with fresh ATF about every 20-25K. It looks pretty good coming out if I do it regularly.

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That means the fluid is overheating. No amount of filtering is going to fix that. This is a common problem with high performance cars. A lot of muscle cars came from the factory with coolers. My truck has a big cooler for that, maybe your's isn't working? Or missing? Or maybe it's just not enough for where you live?

 

Good point. I have the factory cooler. Can't see how it is overheating, especially as the weather is not that hot down here. Will take another look at it.