This is odd
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Portage Michigan
This is odd
So, was trying to fix the power steering on my '81, a leak to be precise. When I went to take it for a test drive, something odd happened. The current assumption is that the part we put back on was put back together wrong. I'll be taking the part to the shop. Rather than explain what happened, I made a video and put it on Youtube, so, here is the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oSbBKExtZQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oSbBKExtZQ
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Naperville IL
looks like you just need to adjust the valve so the power assist is balanced. behind the dust cover on the end of the valve there is an adjusting nut. too far 1 way or the other will give you what you see in the video. jim shea has some good papers on the procedure for centering the valve if you search the site. sorry i don't have the link on hand.
Racer
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From: Temecula CA
You need to adjust the nut under the dust cap counterclockwise. I JUST did this to my car today. It was harder to turn to the right than to the left. I only had to adjust the nut about 1/2 turn. You may need to go a little more than that
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Racer
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From: Portage Michigan
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Portage Michigan
Thanks all for the input, I didn't know that that nut had any effect. The instructions that came with the new gaskets was rather lame and I can't find this particular part in my Chilton's manual. The whole car is now in the hands of the repair shop, at least I know it'll be done right.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Township PA
Thanks all for the input, I didn't know that that nut had any effect. The instructions that came with the new gaskets was rather lame and I can't find this particular part in my Chilton's manual. The whole car is now in the hands of the repair shop, at least I know it'll be done right.