Power Steering
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Power Steering
I just installed power steering on my truck. The truck didn't come with it originally so i purchased the parts at a local salvage yard. The only problem i have is the groan noise when you turn it left or right at idle. The reservoir is at the correct level but it still makes the sound. Is it because of a blockage somewhere or is it a bad pump?
Thanks
William
Thanks
William
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 83
From: NorCal
Wm,
The system may have air and still needs to be bled thoroughly.... Jack up the front end so the tires are off the ground and place jackstands under the frame. Fire up the engine (to pressurize the system) and cycle side to side like 10 times. Double-check the fluid level during the operation. It may burp up some air and that's a good thing in this case. Refill and do it again.
Let us know how it turns out.
Btw, 4WD or 2WD?
The system may have air and still needs to be bled thoroughly.... Jack up the front end so the tires are off the ground and place jackstands under the frame. Fire up the engine (to pressurize the system) and cycle side to side like 10 times. Double-check the fluid level during the operation. It may burp up some air and that's a good thing in this case. Refill and do it again.
Let us know how it turns out.
Btw, 4WD or 2WD?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,804
Likes: 5
From: Southern California
My 74 4x4 has power steering probs 2. If im not moving its very very hard to turn the tires. I usually have 2 put it in neutral and rev it a little and turn while reving. I assume its just a bad pump. Any ideas????????
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,134
Likes: 1
From: Mississippi
Probably a combination of tired pump/big tires. Mine does it too at a standstill/idle and you turn hard .
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,521
Likes: 16
From: Lost
I just installed power steering on my truck. The truck didn't come with it originally so i purchased the parts at a local salvage yard. The only problem i have is the groan noise when you turn it left or right at idle. The reservoir is at the correct level but it still makes the sound. Is it because of a blockage somewhere or is it a bad pump?
Thanks
William
Thanks
William
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
Wm,
The system may have air and still needs to be bled thoroughly.... Jack up the front end so the tires are off the ground and place jackstands under the frame. Fire up the engine (to pressurize the system) and cycle side to side like 10 times. Double-check the fluid level during the operation. It may burp up some air and that's a good thing in this case. Refill and do it again.
Let us know how it turns out.
Btw, 4WD or 2WD?
The system may have air and still needs to be bled thoroughly.... Jack up the front end so the tires are off the ground and place jackstands under the frame. Fire up the engine (to pressurize the system) and cycle side to side like 10 times. Double-check the fluid level during the operation. It may burp up some air and that's a good thing in this case. Refill and do it again.
Let us know how it turns out.
Btw, 4WD or 2WD?
Trending Topics
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,417
Likes: 32
I have a brand new pump, lines and gear box. I have bled it off the ground, on the ground, and with a vacuum pump attached. It still groans. Eventually I'll find a mout for a saginaw that works with my 460 and power steering conversion.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Studebakerhawk
1957 - 1960 F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Aug 9, 2016 09:16 AM
Matt 68 F100
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Oct 12, 2015 02:20 PM
78_f150
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Nov 17, 2011 11:14 AM
ford-harto3457
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Sep 20, 2009 11:05 PM