Clucker

Hello All

I had a problem for quite some time with my power steering. I changed the pump, changed the steering gear box, and changed the hydro booster none of which made any difference.... well after changing the steering box again, then building a T to check system pressure, I find that system pressure is 1200psi and I still have no steering

so working with a local rebuilder in the Denver area, I asked him to build me the equivalent of a PSC 1400 series pump and set it to a 1500psi relief setting. I put the pump on today and bleed the system and all is well steering works good as new...

I personaly believe the pressure relief did the trick but wasent in any mood to tru any more test steps to get my steering working......

just thought I would post up my info since there are so many "steering is crappy" posts already

Jason

Junk Man

Could you post more detail?

Clucker

would you like more detail of how to up the pressure on a power steering pump?

or about a higher flow pump?

dozer12216

The relief pressure is supposed to be 1450-1550 PSI according to 2000 svc manual. Maybe aftermarket isn't keeping up with manufactures specs. JMHO

Clucker

very well could be, I didnt look up the spec but after seeing the pressure on a gauge, driving the truck, and knowing how the valving in the pump works I had a suspicion.....