Power Steering problem diagnosis?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nosto · 06-30-2003, 01:18 PM

I'm having some problems with the power steering on my '67. It's a Saginaw 'canned ham' big pulley pump installed by the DPO; I don't know the doner vehicle type.

At idle, I can't turn the steering wheel quickly, turning it slowly produces a very loud Rrrrr'ing sound, ocasionally I can feel the 'power' steering come into play, but mostly its an arm wrenching experience. While driving it works OK, but every time I move the wheel, I get a Rrrr'ing that's louder than the motor!

Full of fluid, belt is tight and no leaks. The rest of the FE is all new.

Is the pump trying to tell me something????

Thanks,

06-30-2003, 01:18 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Power Steering problem diagnosis?? I'm having some problems with the power steering on my '67. It's a Saginaw 'canned ham' big pulley pump installed by the DPO; I don't know the doner vehicle type. At idle, I can't turn the steering wheel quickly, turning it slowly produces a very loud Rrrrr'ing sound, ocasionally I can feel the 'power' steering come into play, but mostly its an arm wrenching experience. While driving it works OK, but every time I move the wheel, I get a Rrrr'ing that's louder than the motor! Full of fluid, belt is tight and no leaks. The rest of the FE is all new. Is the pump trying to tell me something???? Thanks, __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!



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