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Offline Lbs

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Re: Saginaw PS mod works
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2016 - 11:59:11 AM »
All of it..........:bricks


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Re: Saginaw PS mod works
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2016 - 12:09:40 PM »

Heh thought so...

Guess I'll wait a little bit until doing this.
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Re: Saginaw PS mod works
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2016 - 01:21:04 PM »
I'm glad it worked for you.  I had a spare valve lying around so I took the shims off of it and added them to my Challenger's valve.  It did absolutely nothing.  No difference in steering feel at all.  I might try adding more at some point.  I don't remember exactly how thick the extra washers ended up being.

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Re: Saginaw PS mod works
« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2016 - 08:03:41 PM »
Check Amazon, here's what I used

Shim Flat Washer, 18-8 Stainless Steel, 3/16" x 1/2" Bolt Size, 0.378-0.383" ID, .493-.498" OD, 0.020" Thick (Pack of 25)

Thanks for the info Katfish.  Now how many washers did you use??????  I sure don't want to do this twice with all the fluid you have to drain.  OP said he used 2, that is a known number that works, that is why I wanted to find the exact washer.  But if your suggestion fits, then the quantity you used would be helpful. 
TIA. 

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Re: Saginaw PS mod works
« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2016 - 10:07:52 PM »
The washers I bought are 0.020", so I added 3.
The Mopar Action article mentions 0.0630" as a good starting point.

I'm happy with the improvement, having said that, I'd probably add 1 more washer if I ever have it apart again.

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Re: Saginaw PS mod works
« Reply #20 on: October 09, 2016 - 05:25:46 PM »

tman - scroll down this list on Amazon... the PN is there now (Oct 9 16)  @ $20 a bag

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-18-8-Shoulder-Shortening-Washer/dp/B00AVZ2XZ4




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Re: Saginaw PS mod works
« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2016 - 05:56:04 PM »
Thanks for remembering.