Power Steering question
 

I have a couple questions about an issue with my power steering. I got the pump re attached hooked up and filled, but its making a loud whining noise like its low on fluid but is full. I noticed the fluid was frpthy when I checked it . Could the new belt be too tight? It was working fine until about 3 weeks ago when the bolts holding the pump on broke off . I secured it out of the way but left the lines hooked up and drove it that way for about a week. Ineed some ideas as to what the problem could be. The p/s came off of a 72 Chevy truck.
Thanks

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does you steering bind? is there enough play in your belt? does the pulley lineup as before?

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Pulley lines up OK. Belt has a little deflection(maybe 1/2") but seems a little tight, but I don't feel any binding

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earplugs!!!

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really im stumped, im sure others will weight in...

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If the fluid is frothy it is pumping air, could be air locked somehow.

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you may have to bleed it. jack the front end off the ground; start it up and turn the steering lock to lock 3 or 4 times. put it down and check it. check the fluid level
ron

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Ron
I was told there was air in the system as well from a coworker who had the same situation. How does the air get removed? Is it just by turning the wheels?

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Yes

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Thanks everyone. I'll get this done today

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Just a quick question. How long does it usually take to get the system free of air? I've only got about an inch and a half of space in the pump and it will overflow and the steering is "jerky" not smooth with front wheels just off the ground. I'been running it on and off for about 2-3 minutes at a time.

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You got something wrong, either a bad pump, box or line.

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Problem resolved! Watched YouTube and the guy on it said to fill reservoir and turn wheel lock to lock 5-6 times with engine off. Then fill and start engine and run lock to lock. I did this 2-3 times and now system is quiet and works like it used to.
Thanks again to everyone