power steering?
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power steering?
have a 79 f350 4wd, that i have'nt been driving much lately. and recently when i went to drive it the power steering wasn't working, while turning it seemed to kick in then be hard back and forth through out the turn?? worked fine before . could something have locked up in the system while sitting ? like i said it has'nt been on the road much for a couple months??? any ideas thanks also if there is not a quick fix . what am i looking at to put in a saginaw and where can i buy one?? thanks again . another thought , my power brake booster is leaking and needs to be replaced couyld this vaccum leak be affecting my steering issue??
Fleet Mechanic
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The Saginaw part number is 20-6244. it is a direct replacement with no modifications needed for 78-79. Most parts stores carry it in stock. You will need to swap your pulley. Only use a power steering puller to change the pulley or you will damage it.
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checked fluid -fine, checked axle ujoints - how freely, i can turn them by hand but not spin em? although when i checked the passenger side it did seem a bit harder to move in one spot ? but i was able to move them . even so whether driving or in park it is hard to turn . seems easier at higher speeds ? thanks still trying to figure it out ... just seems odd that the pump would go just sitting?
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Update??? I thought of something else you might try. A few years ago I had a stiffness in my steering that I tracked down to the universal joints in my steering column. Hosed them down with a good penetrating oil and that fixed my issue. The bearings had rusted and would bind at certain points.
Just a thought....
Just a thought....
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