Leaking Bendix power steering control valve

[1953champcoupe]

I am going to polish the seal surfaces (the lathe will spin it nicely) and I have another set of seals being shipped. I'd still like to know more about the Quad/X seals but the McMaster Carr catalog doesn't show anything (that I can find) that would be suitable.

[1953champcoupe]

I polished the seal surfaces using 2000 grit paper with WD 40 (great suggestion) and then used a cloth with rubbing compound. It is reassembled and the steering is operational and no leaks......so far.....I hope I am not tempting a negative outcome down the road.

[TikiDave]

I have the same problem on my 63 Avanti, You mention the parts are available from CJ pony parts, are you saying they are the same as a Mustang then, if so is the part # i need? https://www.cjponyparts.com/power-st...64-1970/p/CVK/
Surely if that is the case they can be bought from any Vendor selling Mustag parts or even Rock Auto, Does anybody know if they also fit anything else like Full size fords

[1953champcoupe]

I'd forgotten where I had bought the parts........but I thought I might have bought them on Amazaon, and my faulty memory was better than I thought. Use this term to search for the kit.
Gates 351070 Control Valve Seal Kit
My guess is that the wear parts you need will be in there. Good luck

[bezhawk]

I will say this again....read earlier comments....Ford parts for the power steering control valve WILL NOT FIT. Studebaker Bendix control valves uses a different diameter spool valve and housing.

[1953champcoupe]

Sorry I didn’t catch that earlier

[studediesel]

1953
If you are still looking for quad/X seals try this.

https://www.alleghenyyork.com/wps/portal/c/seal-components/!ut/p/z1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zifQJNTQy9TYz8LHzczA0CvSx8Qy2CjQwM_Mz1wwkpiAJKG-AAjgb6XmAFrj6WgR7e7oYG7gG-RgaeXu6uZoaO3oYGBoYgFxgV-Tr7putHFSSWZOhm5qXl60cUFOWnlCaXFAPtjyJkQhQhNxTkRlT5pAV7AgBVz6dp/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/?pCategory=186

[1953champcoupe]

thank goodness I am not, I was able to stop the leak with the second kit....now, for anyone reading this Bezhawk noted that the Ford kits don't fit Studes...just FYI

[TikiDave]

Looking through old posts about this there is a link to this site with a rebuild kit including ball stud and seals etc, It does say for Ford ,i was going to order this but want to check it will fit my Avanti Thanks

https://www.stangerssite.com/CVparts.html

[StudeRich]

BOTH of their Kits are for Fords.

[r1lark]

Looking through old posts about this there is a link to this site with a rebuild kit including ball stud and seals etc, It does say for Ford ,i was going to order this but want to check it will fit my Avanti Thanks
https://www.stangerssite.com/CVparts.html

Looks like a great site, let us know if they have the right kits for our Studebakers.

[enjenjo]

You might google ZATKOFF SEALS & PACKINGS I have been able to find really oddball things from them. They claim over 200,000 part numbers in stock.

[Hawklover]

Looks like a great site, let us know if they have the right kits for our Studebakers.

They rebuilt p/s control valve on my Avanti

[TikiDave]

So will their control valve kit fit the Avanti then?

[bezhawk]

They list two different sizes of seals, perhaps the pre-Mustang kits may fit. Use due diligence, and measure your spool valve BEFORE ordering anything.

[Ron Dame]

1953champcoupe , how is your repair holding up? I'm on my annual replacement of the seals. Mine was rebuilt by Dave Thiebault, but once a year, it starts leaking. I can delay the inevitable by removing the cap and draining the excess oil, but I'd love to have a permanent fix. I'm wondering if your polishing is the key to success.

[1953champcoupe]

One I got all of the little things fixed on the car it went up for sale. My inlaws are aging and my MIL wanted at least one of the extra cars gone, my FIL was happy that it had a new home with a caring owner I'd like to believe it still is working just like new