1954 Plymouth Power Steering

[pflaming]

I just read in an article that in '54 Plymouth offered a power steering unit. It appears it could be dealer installed. What is the history, reliability and availability of this unit.

 

[RobertKB]

I thought every '54 Plymouth came with "Armstrong" power steering. Yes, I believe Plymouth did offer power steering as an option in '54 and I also believe forum member BobT-47P15 had a '54 Plymouth with that option but sold it quite a while ago.

[Dodgeb4ya]

I parted out a 54  P/S plymouth years ago and still have the frame cylinder mount and linkage.

[JerseyHarold]

Did cars with power steerring have a pump driven off the back of the generator?

[_shel_ny]

Generator/steering pump.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit: pic from a Chrysler

Edited November 16, 2013 by shel_ny

[Mick Blake]

Dodgeb4ya, This is interesting, I have a 54 Plymouth and have been looking for power steering. You have a piston and bracket, how is it mounted to the frame is it welded or bolted? Thanks

[48mirage]

I've seen that same generator/powersteering pump on an early DeSoto.

[Dodgeb4ya]

This week end I'll try to dig up what I have left of the PS frame  bracket and linkage.

[BobT-47P15]

Here'e one pic of 54 power steering pump

 

 

 

 

[BobT-47P15]

Similar but slightly different view

 

[Ned Carz]

Does anyone have or know of anyone with parts or seals for 1954 plymouth power steering - my pump is leaking mightily.

Thanks

[Frank Gooz]

I have a generator/ power steering pump. It came off a c53 Engine, I do not know the condition. It has a belt pulley.

[Frank Gooz]

Opps sent to early.

looks like the picture to me

[Ned Carz]

6 minutes ago, Frank Gooz said:

I have a generator/ power steering pump. It came off a c53 Engine, I do not know the condition. It has a belt pulley.

 

Thanks for your reply. 

I don't think the unit off a 53 Chrysler would work, and my manuals are at the mechanic's shop, so for now i'll pass.  But i did find a Power Steering Seal 8PGY33 that fits 54 Ply (happy to pass the seller's link on if anyone needs it - he has 8 of them).  My cylinder is leaking in three places (1) top and bottom at pitman arm.
(2) at the rod.  Pix i have are too large to attach (am trying to figure out how to reduce them)

[Frank Gooz]

I thank you for the offer. It is just sitting I do not intend to use it as of now.