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Piper71c10 · 12-07-2003, 04:39 PM

The P/s Pump has developed a teltale knocking. Sounds like a loud rocker tap. I can also wiggle the pully about a 1/4" back and forth.

So, Question is this: I'm pretty broke, and it's my only car. Until I can get out to a junkyard or find one somewhere else, can I cut the belt? I'm not sure how the truck would handle without power steering, or if it would hurt the steering box to run without it, but that sounds better than loosing that pulley while I'm driving around looking for a job.

Tanks!
Piper

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2003, 06:30 PM

That's what I would do. I think that option is better than having the pully and shaft fly out when you take off from a light.
Be prepaired for some fluid to blow out the cap, and I hope you don't have a small steering wheel.
Parking will be a b!tch.

ChevLoRay · 12-07-2003, 06:35 PM

Power steering, minus the belt, equals "Armstrong Steering".

I had an '82 Toyota Diesel longbed pick up, without power steering. Wasn't a real problem until I had to parallel park. I didn't do that very often.

Make sure your water pump and alternator still function.

cableguy0 · 12-07-2003, 06:41 PM

i lost my power steering belt one night and let me tell you. you do not want to drive a truck with a power steering box without the pump hooked up. i have manual steered trucks and cars and i would have to say steering the power steering truck without the power was about 10 times harder. and im not a little guy. i wouldnt advise doing it.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2003, 06:44 PM

if ya cut the belt and run it for any length of time youll fry the steering b ox at least thats what ive always been told. ya can get a junkyard steer pump for $15 that sure beats goin for a box too and yeah if the pump is knocking like that you could just blow the thing through a radiator or something and make a big old mess when all the fluid leaks out

WRMZ71 · 12-07-2003, 10:12 PM

Yes with no power steering pump pushing the fluid you steering will be harder than if you had manual steering. To make it easier on you, unhook the lines going into the gear box and turn the wheel back and forth till you get all the fluid out of the box. Make sure and have a drip pan. Don't hook the lines back up but make sure there out of the way. I wouldn't recommend driving around to long like that becuase like the others say i'm sure it isn't that great on your steering box.

12-07-2003, 04:39 PM	#1
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	P/S knocking what should I Do? The P/s Pump has developed a teltale knocking. Sounds like a loud rocker tap. I can also wiggle the pully about a 1/4" back and forth. So, Question is this: I'm pretty broke, and it's my only car. Until I can get out to a junkyard or find one somewhere else, can I cut the belt? I'm not sure how the truck would handle without power steering, or if it would hurt the steering box to run without it, but that sounds better than loosing that pulley while I'm driving around looking for a job. Tanks! Piper

12-07-2003, 06:35 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Power steering, minus the belt, equals "Armstrong Steering". I had an '82 Toyota Diesel longbed pick up, without power steering. Wasn't a real problem until I had to parallel park. I didn't do that very often. Make sure your water pump and alternator still function. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-07-2003, 06:41 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	i lost my power steering belt one night and let me tell you. you do not want to drive a truck with a power steering box without the pump hooked up. i have manual steered trucks and cars and i would have to say steering the power steering truck without the power was about 10 times harder. and im not a little guy. i wouldnt advise doing it. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-07-2003, 06:44 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	if ya cut the belt and run it for any length of time youll fry the steering b ox at least thats what ive always been told. ya can get a junkyard steer pump for $15 that sure beats goin for a box too and yeah if the pump is knocking like that you could just blow the thing through a radiator or something and make a big old mess when all the fluid leaks out __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2003, 06:30 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That's what I would do. I think that option is better than having the pully and shaft fly out when you take off from a light. Be prepaired for some fluid to blow out the cap, and I hope you don't have a small steering wheel. Parking will be a b!tch.

12-07-2003, 10:12 PM	#6
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Yes with no power steering pump pushing the fluid you steering will be harder than if you had manual steering. To make it easier on you, unhook the lines going into the gear box and turn the wheel back and forth till you get all the fluid out of the box. Make sure and have a drip pan. Don't hook the lines back up but make sure there out of the way. I wouldn't recommend driving around to long like that becuase like the others say i'm sure it isn't that great on your steering box.



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