mfg Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 A sensible modification to make to a Studebaker Avanti equipped with power steering is to replace the factory power steering pump top cover with a 'Ford Style' top cover....Why is this so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 The Ford top has a dip stick added. It makes it easy to check the fluid level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 That's the reason!...(and I've got one of those babies on the '63!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'd like to ad here that if you '63-'64 Studebaker Avanti owners can locate one of these Ford top covers, it's MUCH nicer to deal with a 'cap & dipstick' than to unscrew the Stude factory nut (or wingnut) and remove the entire top cover to check the power steering fluid (disturb cover gasket, etc.) They made a lot more Fords with power steering than they did Studebakers,....so, these Ford top covers are 'out there'......Look for one at the next auto parts swap meet you attend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Some versions of the Eaton power steering pump had a filter inside also. (Packards did) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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