Power Steering Problems
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Power Steering Problems
I have a 1978 F150 Custom short bed. Awsome truck. Owned for over 15 years.
I have a power steering problem. Not turning on a dime as it once did. Sluggish, hard to turn like a manual steering, also steering wheel squeeks and nothing stops it.
Replaced belt, retightened......
Pump seems to be okay but I did notice a loose tube fitting that does not seem to engage.
Anybody
I have a power steering problem. Not turning on a dime as it once did. Sluggish, hard to turn like a manual steering, also steering wheel squeeks and nothing stops it.
Replaced belt, retightened......
Pump seems to be okay but I did notice a loose tube fitting that does not seem to engage.
Anybody
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What do you mean the steering wheel squeaks? A squeak in the steering wheel has nothing to do with the belt or the pump, it could be a bad bearing or other worn parts in the column. Sluggish could be low fluid levels, bad alignment, or even bad kingpins. Do not over-tighten the belt or you will destroy the pump bearings.
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I know that the steering wheel has nothing to do with the belt or pump. That is a slightly new annoying problem. checked levels, belt is tightened as specified, kingpins are in good shape.
Could the loose tube prevent pressure to build thus allowing for optimal pump operation?
Could the loose tube prevent pressure to build thus allowing for optimal pump operation?
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