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Section I - Introduction
A. Purpose of Manual
This manual is issued as the service publication for Vickers
VT16 and VT17 series Power Steering Pumps. Pumps are
identified by a model code on the nameplate as belonging to
the series of models covered by the model code in Table 2.
B. General
Operation, maintenance and overhaul information for the
models covered by Table 2 is contained in this manual. Parts
ordering information and installation dimensions are not
included. Parts catalog and installation drawing numbers are
listed in Table 1.
Model
Series
Installation
Drawing
Parts
Catalog
VT16
VT17
M166357
M166358
M-1370-S
Table 1.
C. Physical and Operating
Characteristics
Vickers VT16 and VT17 Pumps are primarily used to supply
hydraulic fluid flow for the operation of power steering
systems. These are balanced vane type, positive
displacement pumps with a constant rate of delivery per
revolution. The direction of pump rotation can be changed to
suit specific applications. Pumps are available with an
integral reservoir or with a manifold for remote reservoir
locations.
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Design
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5
Relief Valve Setting
75 - 750 PSI
95 - 950 PSI
120 - 1200 PSI
Controlled Flow Rate
15 - 1.5 GPM
25 - 2.5 GPM
30 - 3.0 GPM
40 - 4.0 GPM
50 - 5.0 GPM
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3
4
5
7
6
1
2
6
2
3
Vane Type Steering Pump
Manifold And Reservoir
16 - Reservoir
17 - Manifold
Series
Optional Left Hand Rotation
Table 2. Model Code Breakdown.
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Ring Capacity
15 - 1.5 GPM
40 - 4.0 GPM
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