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08-06-2003, 10:18 PM
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power steering problems...help
After installing a new powersteering pump ,steering box and new hoses....I still don't have powersteering Any Ideas????
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08-06-2003, 10:26 PM
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Have you worked the air out of the system?? Usually best done with the front axle off the ground...turn lock to lock slowly...refill as neccessary.
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08-07-2003, 01:15 AM
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I've driven about 40 mile on it now...you'd think it would be out of the system by now.........what do you mean"turn lock to lock slowly"?
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08-07-2003, 01:19 AM
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It means turn all the way too one side then all the way to the other side.
 
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08-07-2003, 04:54 AM
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Do it with the engine off and turn the wheels by hand (not steering wheel).
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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08-07-2003, 09:21 AM
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Might work better with a v belt installed LOL haha
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08-07-2003, 04:55 PM
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pwer steering
Don't be afraid to add fluid. I was shocked by the amount of fluid it took to fill mine. I must have turned it "lock to lock" over fifty times and it never felt loike power. Then it was like turning on a switch, finally enough fluid was added and it maintained a level. Be patient. Took me over an hour.
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08-07-2003, 07:38 PM
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Also remember that this is supposed to be a closed system like your brakes. Air won't "work its way out" like you think it will.
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08-07-2003, 07:52 PM
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Is your Pump pully turning the pump? Is it a keyway pulley ot a nut? I had a nut style which just spun on the shaft and did not turn the pump. I had to change it for a keyway pump/pulley!
Make sure your pulley is tight on the pump!!
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