hey guys
i installed a power steering box from a 79-84 toy ,, into my 53 f100 with a chevy 350 , the first time i had a bad wining or hissing , i did try to get all the air out also , so i change the pump again and it seems fine when cold then it comes back ,, i dont believe its the pump , could be but is there anything i can check with gear box ???, i did buy it here from a guy used ,, so i dont much about it

thanks please input

 

Make sure you're using ATF in power steering. Power steering fluid doesn't do well.

And you mentioned you did a box, then you mentioned you replaced the PUMP again.

Box is what moves steering linkage, pump is what assist the box. Or did you do it all?

 

i started off witha GM pump for my chevy 350 and it done the same thing as now ,, so i replaced the pump thinking i got a bad pump ,, i am using the same gear box from the start ,, now if i hooked the lines up wrong would it work ??,, i can change the fluid and use AFT ,, i would have thought it would steer easier than what it does ,, but i can live with that

thanks

 

could it be the fluid is getting hot ,, should i use AFT ??

 

Should we use atf in the PS pumps?

 

people has told me that AFT is a lot better to use ,, i dont know seems like my problem happens after it get hot

thanks

 

I know the PS goes in these. And I think the rack goes after that. IFK.

 

i got something going on seems like when it cold its fine,, after it warms up or gets hot ,, i start to here noises,,, wining hissing or something like that

thakns

 

Whining is the pump going out or not having any fluid. Checked all hoses and ˟˟˟˟ for leaks? I've heard these pumps are crap to be honest.

 

this the second pump i installed ,, it is full of fluid and i dont see any leaks the gear box was used it came off a 82 yota i think ,, could it be that they require more pressure than the pump it putting out ?? its a GM pump 20-6800f from cardone
thanks

 

I honestly have no idea. I know there is some sort of pressure you must be wary of but I don't know exactly.

 

could it be the fluid is getting hot ,, should i use AFT ??

does Toyota's use AFT

 

I would. Everything I've read about them has pointed to yes. The regular fluid can't cope with it. So they use atf.

 

well i drained the PS fluid for a day or so ( just busy ) i jacked it up and turned the wheel ( motor not running ) and more fluid cam out ,, then i refilled it with ATF it seems to be better ,, it made a noise at first but went away ,,, i ran it and turned the wheel several times to right and left ,, saw a lot of air come out ,, the true test will come this evening when i drive it ,,, i'll you know

thanks guys

 

How did you drain it? Let us know cause I'm curious as well.

 

i unhooked the low pressure line and let it drain for a day and the i turned the wheel several times and more cane out ,,

 

Wish I had a day to let it drain. Lol. Its got a leak so I'll just let mine run out and whine. Lol

 

Toyota does use ATF, at least on my 93... Head over to Amsoil, and enter your truck info and they'll give you all your factory fluid/grease specs.

You should be fine using the standard flush procedure to switch fluids. Empty reservoir w/ baster. Remove low pressure return line. Drop into bucket. Cap reservoir return line nub w/ a clamped hose. Fill reservoir w/ ATF. (If two man job, start vehilce and add fluid to keep reservoir full). If one man, remove the the ignition cable from distributor and let the starter turn over the engine a couple times, 5-10 seconds. Fill up reservoir. Repeat until you're getting out ATF fluid from return hose.