power steering problem
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From: "The Backroads"
power steering problem
I put power steering on my 71 f100 4x4. It is off a 76'. I havehad problems when I rev the engine or have the rpms up about 2500 that the steering locks up and I cannot steer. I bought a new gear box lines and pump and it still does it. I have had a few people tell me to upgrade to a pump off of a 79.I do not know if the bracket will work on my FE engine. Can anyone help me here?
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
I have a suggestion, that wont cost anything. Raise the front of the truck and rotate the steering wheel full lock to lock about 20 times. Lower it and take it out for a test drive. This should get any air out that could be trapped in.
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Goodold71, could you post some pics in your gallery on how you mounted your p/s gerabox? I am having one heck of a time trying to come up with a system that will work and not cost big bucks. Thanks for your time.
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thanks guys but I have done this and still the steering locks up....but I will do it again maybe the first time was not good enough...what about the saginaw pump? will the bracket from the 400m work on the FE with some modification or will the saginaw pump work in the ford bracket? thesprocket26 ....I will take some pics this week and put them in my gallery .
Last edited by Goodold71; Apr 19, 2005 at 09:53 PM.
