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mainermikeyd · 09-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Another power steering belt question?? After trying 3 different belts, numerous adjustments, I have completely run out of ideas. I know that this is a extremely typical problem with GM's, i.e. I work at a GM dealership, but none of our techs can guide me in the right direction, more parts changers than mechanics nowadays I guess, I would welcome any an all ideas PLEASE!!! Embarrassing as hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks

silvereagle07 · 09-03-2009, 12:14 PM

Does it have a/c?

mainermikeyd · 09-03-2009, 12:17 PM

No its a 1982 K20 with a stock 350

silvereagle07 · 09-03-2009, 12:26 PM

Do you have any pics of the setup? They would help.

lvschevytrucks · 09-03-2009, 12:29 PM

just a thought...could it be the powersteering unit itself, and its full of fluid right

mainermikeyd · 09-03-2009, 03:07 PM

Power steering pump is full have to occasionally check have a line that seeps over time, besides that everything seems normal. My only thought was possibly the pump shaft maybe bent, yes no????

lvschevytrucks · 09-03-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mainermikeyd

Power steering pump is full have to occasionally check have a line that seeps over time, besides that everything seems normal. My only thought was possibly the pump shaft maybe bent, yes no????

it seem that If the pump shaft was bent that the pully would wobble, while turning. Do u see that happening, just my 2 cents

TexasJeff · 09-04-2009, 07:15 AM

Mike, I have an 80 3/4 ton with a 350 with no factory a/c. I have owned this truck for 12 years now and have had that same power steering belt squeal the entire time. Over time I have changed pumps, belts (multiple times) and when ever I lock the steering wheel one way or the other it squeals. I know what you mean about being embarrassing, I just try not to turn the wheel to a locked position. I know this is not much help, but I just wanted to let you know you are not alone.

09-03-2009, 11:57 AM	#1
mainermikeyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limington, ME Posts: 290	power steering belt squeal Another power steering belt question?? After trying 3 different belts, numerous adjustments, I have completely run out of ideas. I know that this is a extremely typical problem with GM's, i.e. I work at a GM dealership, but none of our techs can guide me in the right direction, more parts changers than mechanics nowadays I guess, I would welcome any an all ideas PLEASE!!! Embarrassing as hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks __________________ Once a Marine Always a Marine OOH-RAH GM Fanatic 1982 K20 4" Rancho lift 350cid, edelbrock performer intake 1405 carb, hedman headers, TH350, " Wheres the MUD!!!!!!!!!!" 1986 c30 camper special 454, th400 (for sale) 1984 K10 Big Ten (project) needs motor 1984 C10 355, 700r4, (project) needs shortbox bed

09-03-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: power steering belt squeal Does it have a/c? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-03-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
mainermikeyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limington, ME Posts: 290	Re: power steering belt squeal No its a 1982 K20 with a stock 350 __________________ Once a Marine Always a Marine OOH-RAH GM Fanatic 1982 K20 4" Rancho lift 350cid, edelbrock performer intake 1405 carb, hedman headers, TH350, " Wheres the MUD!!!!!!!!!!" 1986 c30 camper special 454, th400 (for sale) 1984 K10 Big Ten (project) needs motor 1984 C10 355, 700r4, (project) needs shortbox bed

09-03-2009, 12:26 PM	#4
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: power steering belt squeal Do you have any pics of the setup? They would help. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#5
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: power steering belt squeal just a thought...could it be the powersteering unit itself, and its full of fluid right __________________ Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away. 1996 Dodge Intreped ES Nice car great on gas 1993 Jeep Cherokee. Looking for a swb chevy 73-87 Last edited by lvschevytrucks; 09-03-2009 at 12:31 PM.

09-03-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
mainermikeyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limington, ME Posts: 290	Re: power steering belt squeal Power steering pump is full have to occasionally check have a line that seeps over time, besides that everything seems normal. My only thought was possibly the pump shaft maybe bent, yes no???? __________________ Once a Marine Always a Marine OOH-RAH GM Fanatic 1982 K20 4" Rancho lift 350cid, edelbrock performer intake 1405 carb, hedman headers, TH350, " Wheres the MUD!!!!!!!!!!" 1986 c30 camper special 454, th400 (for sale) 1984 K10 Big Ten (project) needs motor 1984 C10 355, 700r4, (project) needs shortbox bed

09-04-2009, 07:15 AM	#8
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: power steering belt squeal Mike, I have an 80 3/4 ton with a 350 with no factory a/c. I have owned this truck for 12 years now and have had that same power steering belt squeal the entire time. Over time I have changed pumps, belts (multiple times) and when ever I lock the steering wheel one way or the other it squeals. I know what you mean about being embarrassing, I just try not to turn the wheel to a locked position. I know this is not much help, but I just wanted to let you know you are not alone. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually



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