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rddaves54 · 10-08-2009, 12:20 PM

I put a new power steering pump on and it is very hard to turn wheel. I have turned it all the way to one side and then the other to get air out but it is not getting better. It is still very hard to turn the wheel.

What could this be? Do I need to drain the fluid and start over?

Twisted78SS · 10-08-2009, 01:22 PM

I presume it is correct for your application, I ask because I have seen others use a pump that was designed for a different application which had different sized inlet valve and it caused an extreme restriction, thus causing slow movement. Also, I would guess you have no restriction in your pressure hose? it's not kinked, old and spongy and collapsing etc...

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-08-2009, 02:12 PM

Did you try jacking up the front end of the truck, just get the wheels off of the ground. It makes it alot easier to bleed.

cdowns · 10-08-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by black and blue 67-72

did you try jacking up the front end of the truck, just get the wheels off of the ground. It makes it alot easier to bleed.

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rddaves54 · 10-08-2009, 07:16 PM

All hoses fit and are correct size. Nothing is restricted. I matched it up with the old one before I put it on.

I went out today and once again turned the wheel all the way to the right and held it and then to the left. It does not seem to be getting any better.

I do have a little squealing and I wonder if the pump belt is too loose I will look tomorrow would that cause this problem? Just thought of that unless it is the alternator belt squealing ????.

cdowns · 10-08-2009, 07:54 PM

you still fail to mention if the tfrontend is jacked up while you're doing the turning

Hawker7 · 10-08-2009, 07:56 PM

Make sure the fluid is at the correct level. Just did mine last weekend and had the same problems you have. It was just a lttle bit low, and when I added to the correct level it bleed and started working as it should.

rddaves54 · 10-09-2009, 06:34 PM

I tightened the belt and checked flue and added some and it is getting better. I will turn wheel again tomorrow and that should do it. Thanks!!

10-08-2009, 12:20 PM	#1
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	power sterring pump problems I put a new power steering pump on and it is very hard to turn wheel. I have turned it all the way to one side and then the other to get air out but it is not getting better. It is still very hard to turn the wheel. What could this be? Do I need to drain the fluid and start over?

10-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: power sterring pump problems I presume it is correct for your application, I ask because I have seen others use a pump that was designed for a different application which had different sized inlet valve and it caused an extreme restriction, thus causing slow movement. Also, I would guess you have no restriction in your pressure hose? it's not kinked, old and spongy and collapsing etc... __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

10-08-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: power sterring pump problems Did you try jacking up the front end of the truck, just get the wheels off of the ground. It makes it alot easier to bleed. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-08-2009, 07:16 PM	#5
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	Re: power sterring pump problems All hoses fit and are correct size. Nothing is restricted. I matched it up with the old one before I put it on. I went out today and once again turned the wheel all the way to the right and held it and then to the left. It does not seem to be getting any better. I do have a little squealing and I wonder if the pump belt is too loose I will look tomorrow would that cause this problem? Just thought of that unless it is the alternator belt squealing ????.

10-08-2009, 07:54 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: power sterring pump problems you still fail to mention if the tfrontend is jacked up while you're doing the turning __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-08-2009, 07:56 PM	#7
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: power sterring pump problems Make sure the fluid is at the correct level. Just did mine last weekend and had the same problems you have. It was just a lttle bit low, and when I added to the correct level it bleed and started working as it should.

10-09-2009, 06:34 PM	#8
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	Re: power sterring pump problems I tightened the belt and checked flue and added some and it is getting better. I will turn wheel again tomorrow and that should do it. Thanks!!



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