Power Steering pump
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Power Steering pump
I finally got my new engine (390) in my '76 F150 4x4...boy is it fun
to drive. I can't believe how quiet and smooth it is. What a difference between the old 360 and this one.
Anyhow, I replaced the power steering pump last night (old one was leaking out the bottom low pressure return line) and after flushing and bleeding it out I took it for a drive. The steering was MUCH better, but I still seem to have a leak on that bottom rubber hose.
It's leaking pretty good (blows on the manifold and stinks like heck).
Why would I have so much pressure there? I've secured it with a hose clamp and am thinking of just putting another one on it. Any ideas?
Thanks!
DutchmanAZ
to drive. I can't believe how quiet and smooth it is. What a difference between the old 360 and this one.
Anyhow, I replaced the power steering pump last night (old one was leaking out the bottom low pressure return line) and after flushing and bleeding it out I took it for a drive. The steering was MUCH better, but I still seem to have a leak on that bottom rubber hose.
It's leaking pretty good (blows on the manifold and stinks like heck).
Why would I have so much pressure there? I've secured it with a hose clamp and am thinking of just putting another one on it. Any ideas?
Thanks!
DutchmanAZ
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Power Steering pump
You might take a second look. Mine looked like it was coming from there also. After tightning and cleaning several times I looked a little closer and found it was leaking from the nut in the middle of the back of the pump. I haven't taken it off yet to try and tighten it. I'm hoping I don't have to replace it.
