Thread: hydro assist woes

so got a new pump on warranty(auto zone lifetime parts are great offroad) compared this thread and other and found that the old internals were dirlled out huge, like almost 3/8......so new internals have the limit stud ground a little and that is it. works good

Did you make your reservoir larger and add a cooler...? Ive read a quart to 1 1/2 is enuff extra... if i remember correctly i was told to jack the wheels up high and turn it to the right at full lock and jog it back and forth to bleed it fully.

Quote: Originally Posted by pennsylvaniaboy runnin the TSC ag ram...and whats a good way to bleed the system.. This has been covered a few times on here, seems like everybody has a differnt way. But I jack the truck up off the ground and turn the wheel lock to lock several times real slow allowing the fluid to work out the air pockets. Sit and wait a few mintues, reapeat, add fluid if necessary. Untill you notice no more bubbles forming in...

Like everyone said on here put it up on jacks and turn the wheels back and forth. When you think you have it work it back and forth for another 10 min. You'll get there eventually but it takes alot longer than you think it would.

Subscribing,....... I've got the same set-up and have the same problem,...

What bore size is the ram? 2? 2.5? I got a 1.5 bore size , factory saginaw can , factory pump and my turns like a dream. If your ram is too big with assist it will be slooow

If it works at mid level RPMs it would seem your pump doesnt flow enough until it reaches its peak flow rpm. Maybe try a smaller P/S pulley.