Power steering problems
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Power steering problems
I have an 81 f250 with the 400 in it and the power steering recently went out so I decided to replace the pump and I must’ve not caught the fan and new pump barely turning while it was being turned. Anyone know what this is and how to fix it?
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And second, it looks like the belt is not tight enough.
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okay I’ll get that pulley all the way on and then how do I go about tightening the belt if you know?
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there are 3 nuts on top of the bracket losen those then tighten the one on the side till belt is tight and then tighten up the 3 nuts on top.
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okay I will do that tomorrow and let you know how it went also how would a loose belt almost completely stop the fan?
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Yes, your pulley does need to be positioned further back.
But the main issue is that the belt is the wrong section for the pulleys (or is badly worn)......so it's bottoming in the groove & slipping as a result.
There must be clearance under the belt so it wedges into the groove & drives positively; it can't transmit power effectively if it contacts the bottom of the groove......and at times, a fan sucks up quite a few hp.
But the main issue is that the belt is the wrong section for the pulleys (or is badly worn)......so it's bottoming in the groove & slipping as a result.
There must be clearance under the belt so it wedges into the groove & drives positively; it can't transmit power effectively if it contacts the bottom of the groove......and at times, a fan sucks up quite a few hp.
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