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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 06:40 AM
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Power Steering Problem

I have a 79 f150 with a 300 and 4speed. I blew a line on the power steering pump so I fixed the line and filled it up with power steering fluid now I have no power steering when I turn to the left and when I turn right it's really hard at first then it's like the power steering kicks in. Do I need a new pump?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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Hard to tell from your description but did you bleed the power steering? There are several threads about how to do that, a search turns up boatloads.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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Hi Mike, welcome to the forums.

I'm moving your thread over to the truck forum, since this has nothing to do with the engine.

(And looking at your posts, it looks like you got them backwards. Your high idle issue would be better posted in the engine forum than the truck forum. )

Also, it's always a good idea to make a subject that pertains to your issue. You'll get better help that way. (I renamed your thread)

Good luck!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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One way: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ering-fix.html

Bleed p/s the FORD way and it works every time!!!
1- Hook everything up
2- Fill with fluid
3- Jack up front of truck off of ground (Both front wheels)
4- Disconnect or Disable coil (So Truck CANNOT start)
5- Turn Steering wheel lock to lock about 5 to 10 times
6- Top off Fluid
7- Repeat Step 5
8- Repeat Step 6 (top off fluid)
9- Crank engine over (Ignition Disabled) and turn steering lock to lock 5 to 10 times
10- Repeat Step 6 (top off fluid)
11- Repeat Step 9
12- Repeat Step 6 (top off fluid)
13- Enable Ignition
14- Start Truck and turn Lock to Lock 5-10 times
15- Turn off Truck
16- Repeat Step 6 (top off fluid)
17- Repeat Step 14
18- Repeat Step 15
19- Repeat Step 6 (top off fluid)
20- Let Truck Down off of Jacks or jack Stands
21- Repeat Step 14
22- Steering should work just fine, have all the air bled out and have a quiet pump to boot!!!
 
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