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May 5, 2004 | 09:58 PM

adamup

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From: ventura ca

power steering problem Help!!!

I just upgraded my 64 vette to power steering and have hooked everything up. When I start the engine the wheel starts slamming back and forth real hard like a a little girl spitting green stuff all over the room. What did I do wrong? :confused:

please help

May 5, 2004 | 10:09 PM

wombvette

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Re: power steering problem Help!!! (adamup)

Cross the lines from the valve to the cylinder.

May 5, 2004 | 10:14 PM

67's

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Re: power steering problem Help!!! (adamup)

At the drivers side end of the P.S. control valve there is a small nut usuallu under a cap that needs to be tightened or loosened, look in the instruction, or go to the VB+P website, I think they have a good diagnostic list there MAKE SURE YOU DON'T TURN THE KEY with you arm through the steering wheel.

Tom

May 6, 2004 | 12:40 AM

wombvette

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Re: power steering problem Help!!! (Tom McCabe)

The slamming back and forth would indicate that the lines are in the wrong position. They need to be crossed.

May 6, 2004 | 09:48 AM

Brian Matheis

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Re: power steering problem Help!!! (wombvette)

Somthing I could finally help on...and I was beaten to the punch!!! Let us know if you have any other problems. As suggested, you will need to go through the "centering" procedure. I've probably had about every possible problem with the PS system in my car including the wrong BUBBA pulley on my pump and then it hitting my frame. Keep us updated!! Brian

May 6, 2004 | 04:41 PM

JohnZ

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Re: power steering problem Help!!! (Brian Matheis)

1. Connect the lines properly, as shown in the A.I.M. and Shop Manual (crossed).

2. Then do the centering procedure.
:cheers:

May 6, 2004 | 04:48 PM

Red '66

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Re: power steering problem Help!!! (adamup)

maybe leave it like that...It'd be real handy for running a slalom course !! :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
Heck of a time gettin' there and back though !

May 6, 2004 | 11:17 PM

adamup

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Re: power steering problem Help!!! (wombvette)

Thanks guys it was the lines , How wierd , you would think the lines would run parallel to each other, it is nice now.

Thank alot! :D

Ill post my other problem as a new topic.