Power steering stutters - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Edmond · 04-06-2007, 01:16 PM

Like the title says, Well that is the best way how I could describe it.
This is what happens, I want to make a turn, and the wheels turn difficult,
they don't turn smooth.
And you hear a screeching sound sometimes, mainly when the wheels are at the end stop (but also while steering).
(Funny enough it's harder to steer to the right then it is to the left...)
I found that the return hose was bent very sharp, almost closed it off,so I replaced that hose, thinking that might be the problem.
I bleeded the pump and did the full turns with the wheels of the ground.
No problem there, but with the wheels on the ground no improvement.
Still very hard to turn the wheels, and with the stutter.
What could cause this problem? Is it the pump, or the steering gear?
Thanks for any ideas on this.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

Hooker · 04-06-2007, 01:23 PM

I am having the exact same problem! I was thinking about getting a new Sterering pump.... Any ideas?

**CUSTOM/10** · 04-06-2007, 01:26 PM

* Air in the fluide, foamy looking.
* Loose belt. ( Even if it seems tight, if it slips, it will cause this )
* low on fluide.

Check those things 1st.

Gary

ThatOneBlue67 · 04-06-2007, 01:29 PM

The power steering fluid foams up when you first start using it. You should start her up, turn the wheels left to right and back very slowly. If it foams up, give it sometime to settle down. Then add fluid if necessary. And repeat turning the wheels left and right and back, slowly and smoothly. SHould help circulate things better through the gear box.

That screech is pretty common if you have a loose belt.

Edmond · 04-06-2007, 03:20 PM

I see no air or foamy looking oil in the pump.
Fluid level is ok.
Could try to tighten the belt a bit more I guess.

Thanks.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

Edmond · 04-07-2007, 07:33 PM

Well I tightend the belt a bit more (hard to do on your own by the way) and it was indeed a great improvement.
The stutter in turning the wheels is gone, and no more screeching sound.
Thanks guys!!

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

04-06-2007, 01:16 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Power steering stutters Like the title says, Well that is the best way how I could describe it. This is what happens, I want to make a turn, and the wheels turn difficult, they don't turn smooth. And you hear a screeching sound sometimes, mainly when the wheels are at the end stop (but also while steering). (Funny enough it's harder to steer to the right then it is to the left...) I found that the return hose was bent very sharp, almost closed it off,so I replaced that hose, thinking that might be the problem. I bleeded the pump and did the full turns with the wheels of the ground. No problem there, but with the wheels on the ground no improvement. Still very hard to turn the wheels, and with the stutter. What could cause this problem? Is it the pump, or the steering gear? Thanks for any ideas on this. Cya, Edmond Dutch Longhorn __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

04-06-2007, 01:23 PM	#2
Hooker aka TEX-TOY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	Re: Power steering stutters I am having the exact same problem! I was thinking about getting a new Sterering pump.... Any ideas? __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB w/ disk brakes and soon to be lowered with spindles and springs!!!! Getting a paint job like a Army Chinook Helicopter!!!! HOOKERS RULE!! BRAND NEW WIFE BOUGHT IT FOR ME AS A WEDDING GIFT!!! SHE IS THE BOMB!!!!!!

04-06-2007, 01:26 PM	#3
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,855	Re: Power steering stutters * Air in the fluide, foamy looking. * Loose belt. ( Even if it seems tight, if it slips, it will cause this ) * low on fluide. Check those things 1st. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

04-06-2007, 01:29 PM	#4
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: Power steering stutters The power steering fluid foams up when you first start using it. You should start her up, turn the wheels left to right and back very slowly. If it foams up, give it sometime to settle down. Then add fluid if necessary. And repeat turning the wheels left and right and back, slowly and smoothly. SHould help circulate things better through the gear box. That screech is pretty common if you have a loose belt. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968. Last edited by ThatOneBlue67; 04-06-2007 at 01:29 PM. Reason: Spellcheck

04-06-2007, 03:20 PM	#5
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Re: Power steering stutters I see no air or foamy looking oil in the pump. Fluid level is ok. Could try to tighten the belt a bit more I guess. Thanks. Cya, Edmond Dutch Longhorn __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

04-07-2007, 07:33 PM	#6
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Re: Power steering stutters Well I tightend the belt a bit more (hard to do on your own by the way) and it was indeed a great improvement. The stutter in turning the wheels is gone, and no more screeching sound. Thanks guys!! Cya, Edmond Dutch Longhorn __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands



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