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Old 05-06-2014, 02:29 PM   #1
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Bleeding the Power Steering

I have air in the PS can't seem to get it bled. I have raised the front wheels and turned the wheels from side to side (EO) at least 15-20 times on 2 occasions. I'm getting the grinding sound like the fluid is low (intermittent) and once I shut the truck off it will push the PS fluid out of the reservoir. Tried everything I know, any suggestions? Thinking I may need to replace the PS pump...

It's a 1962 C-10 383 Stroker, think it was fitted with the pump and gear from a 1968-1972.

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Old 05-06-2014, 03:08 PM   #2
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Re: Bleeding the Power Steering

I had the same problem I replaced the pump and problem solved. Once the pump was installed I turned one way and on the way the other way it started working with no problem
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Old 05-06-2014, 03:14 PM   #3
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Re: Bleeding the Power Steering

That's what I figure will be my next step. Just wanted to get some other thoughts just in case I'm missing something.

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Old 05-06-2014, 11:45 PM   #4
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Re: Bleeding the Power Steering

you can rebuild these pumps for under $20 and it's real simple. There are several videos on youtube with step by step instructions. I just finished doing mine.
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Old 05-07-2014, 07:48 AM   #5
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Re: Bleeding the Power Steering

pdxhall,

Thanks I will look into rebuilding it.
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Old 05-14-2014, 01:33 PM   #6
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Re: Bleeding the Power Steering

Replaced the pump, seems to have taken care of the air issue...
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