Power Steering Fluid

[Rusty Everitt]

Is there a source for TY A transmission fluid.Original power steering is suppose to have Ty A transmision fluid but I can't find any. I hear the original set ups are less likely to leak if you use the TY A fluid. Any alternatives ???
Thanks,
Rusty

 

[oldskydog]

Check this thread:

http://www.348-409.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7176&highlight=power+steering+fluid

I don't have the number in front of me but it's available at NAPA. If you can't find it let me know and I can get the number.

 

[Rusty Everitt]

Cecil,
Thanks for the reply. Since posting that question I found some on sale at Fred's for a dollar a quart. My next stop was going to be NAPA.
Thanks again,
Rusty

 

[dq409]

I was told that the F**d type F fluid is OK to run in your GM trans and power steering units.
They say it is a bit thicker and not as slick.
Adds a better shift to the GM trans.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

[Fathead Racing]

Tranny additive.

Jim, if you want to add a friction modifier use GM Posi additive to your tranny. Bout $6.00 a bottle at the counter.

 

[JimKwiatkowski]

I was told that the F**d type F fluid is OK to run in your GM trans and power steering units.
They say it is a bit thicker and not as slick.
Adds a better shift to the GM trans.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

dq,you heard right I use type F in my T-400.

 

[scotty t]

rusty, were you able to use the ram i sent you? scott

 

[Rusty Everitt]

Hey there Scott,
Don't know yet. That other stuff is all mounted up with new seals but I have'nt fired it up yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed but I am still going to put new seals in the parts you sent just in case. How's the paint work going ?
Rusty

 

[scotty t]

Hey there Scott,
Don't know yet. That other stuff is all mounted up with new seals but I have'nt fired it up yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed but I am still going to put new seals in the parts you sent just in case. How's the paint work going ?
Rusty

bodyman came by today!! very productive!! he swears he will get it done soon. that makes me happy

 

[58impala]

Rusty, I had a leak problem with my '58 and after much research concluded the Napa (part # PSF9800) was what the restoration shops were using. I drained the fluid, loosened the fan belt and turned the pump by hand flushing some of the Napa fluid thru the system. Refilled and haven't had a problem since. I did replace the seal in the cylinder because it was leaking pretty bad. Do a search on this Forum for more info.

 

[dq409]

dq,you heard right I use type F in my T-400.

Ok then,,, but I use the high dollar Trick Shift fluid anyways,,,
I used TS in my TH350 Street Fighter trans for several years and when I pulled the trans and dropped the pan it was clean and the fluid was still fresh smelling and looked great and clear.
I have been sold on it since,,,