2 Power Steering Questions
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
2 Power Steering Questions
I've recently installed a new power steering conversion kit. The front end has been completely rebuilt with all new parts. The rag joint looks good but I will post a picture if necessary.
I have the control valve balanced but the steering is still not as easy as I thought it might be. (can't turn it with one finger)
I find on some corners (usually hard ones when i'm pushing it a little) the power steering will pulse with effort to a real easy turn then back to what it was before. This of course causes the car to turn sharper for a 1/4 second as the steering wheel will turn sharper because I am really cranking it in the corner. Besides scaring the $hit out of me
it is dangerous.
Question 1. Should I be able to turn it with 1 finger?
Question 2. What is causing the pulsing in corners?
What do I do to address both of these problems? I've done a search but can't find anything that really helps.
shmoky
I have the control valve balanced but the steering is still not as easy as I thought it might be. (can't turn it with one finger)
I find on some corners (usually hard ones when i'm pushing it a little) the power steering will pulse with effort to a real easy turn then back to what it was before. This of course causes the car to turn sharper for a 1/4 second as the steering wheel will turn sharper because I am really cranking it in the corner. Besides scaring the $hit out of me
it is dangerous. Question 1. Should I be able to turn it with 1 finger?
Question 2. What is causing the pulsing in corners?
What do I do to address both of these problems? I've done a search but can't find anything that really helps.
shmoky
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What do you mean by "new power steering conversion kit"? Does it consist of stock GM parts for your year? I guess I'd say I can turn the wheel on my 71' with my finger but it does not have near the boost as my older Saturn Vue (which is way over-boosted). It sounds like you are running out of boost pressure causing the pulse.
The GM Service Manual says for "momentary increase in effort when turning wheel fast to right or left" Possible Causes are:
1) Pump belt slipping
2) Low oil level in pump
3) High internal leakage (in the pump).
I would look close at the pump since the system was not original to the car. Is the pulley the right size?
Gary
The GM Service Manual says for "momentary increase in effort when turning wheel fast to right or left" Possible Causes are:
1) Pump belt slipping
2) Low oil level in pump
3) High internal leakage (in the pump).
I would look close at the pump since the system was not original to the car. Is the pulley the right size?
Gary
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
the new power steering conversion kit is a kit to change a non power steering vehicle to one with power steering as it would have been in 1968. All the parts are new except for the pump which has been rebuilt.
I will check the three areas you suggested. It's possible there is some belt slippage but #2 & #3 are unlikely.
shmoky
I will check the three areas you suggested. It's possible there is some belt slippage but #2 & #3 are unlikely.
shmoky
