Power steering fluid temperature

[davidkerryedwards]

I've posted in the past about some power steering leaks I have. We drove to WY
this weekend
to camp at Vidauwoo and I took my non-contact thermometer to check the PS fluid
temperature. It was 228 degrees after driving 140 miles in about 70 degree air
temperature.
My Mercedes diesel cars PS fluid is about 150 degrees on a 95 degree summer day.
So, the
Bird is definitely running hot PS fluid. I believe the standard operating
temperature of PS
fluid is around 150 degrees from what I have read. I'm curious as to what other
people are
seeing since it looks like my return hose runs pretty close to the aftermarket
turbo which
might be pushing the temperatures up. A PS cooler may be a useful addition.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver