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Hogsbreath · 11-02-2003, 08:12 PM

the steering on my 72 c-10 is acting up. when left idling in the driveway the wheel would slowly turn by itself, but not all the time. the power assist is very poor or jerky. any ideas whats going on

lukecp · 11-02-2003, 08:16 PM

Check your PS fluid before you do anything....

Hogsbreath · 11-02-2003, 08:29 PM

fluid level is ok

lukecp · 11-02-2003, 08:30 PM

In that case, bad power steering is usually caused by a loose belt, or the pump itself is going bad.

Hogsbreath · 11-02-2003, 08:45 PM

is there any way to check.could the problem be in the steering box

**john** · 11-02-2003, 09:27 PM

Is there any binding in your column? Some times a misalignment problem will cause this. Bad cab mounts, strg column brgs, etc. if not its probably in the box. Good luck John.

Longhorn Man · 11-03-2003, 12:30 AM

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when left idling in the driveway the wheel would slowly turn by itself

Maybe it is time to call Ghost Busters?

I have NEVER heard of that happening.

1969 GMC · 11-03-2003, 01:33 AM

hmm...if i turn my wheel to almost full lock (either side) it will go back a little bit, but it won't re-center itself. i have factory PS, good fluid, new(er) belt.

11-02-2003, 08:12 PM	#1
Hogsbreath Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 12	power steering the steering on my 72 c-10 is acting up. when left idling in the driveway the wheel would slowly turn by itself, but not all the time. the power assist is very poor or jerky. any ideas whats going on

11-02-2003, 08:16 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Check your PS fluid before you do anything.... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-02-2003, 08:30 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	In that case, bad power steering is usually caused by a loose belt, or the pump itself is going bad. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-02-2003, 09:27 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Is there any binding in your column? Some times a misalignment problem will cause this. Bad cab mounts, strg column brgs, etc. if not its probably in the box. Good luck John. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

11-03-2003, 01:33 AM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	hmm...if i turn my wheel to almost full lock (either side) it will go back a little bit, but it won't re-center itself. i have factory PS, good fluid, new(er) belt. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

11-02-2003, 08:29 PM	#3
Hogsbreath Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 12	fluid level is ok

11-02-2003, 08:45 PM	#5
Hogsbreath Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 12	is there any way to check.could the problem be in the steering box



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