Power steering not working

[gran coupe john]

Power steering was working when I tore the engine down. Finally got it back together, and Power steering doesn't work. Has fluid. Is there something I need to do?

 

[Steve340]

Bleed the system perhaps?

 

[Xcudame]

With the front wheels off the ground (don't want to scuff your tires) turn the steering wheel slowly from stop to stop several times will bleed the pump, then check fluid level. May need to repeat after topping off fluid level.

 

[pschlosser]

Can the hoses be hooked up backwards?

I've had PS systems fail, where a ball check valve or something get's stuck. But never a time when it was working, disconnected, reconnected, and then fail to operate.

I resolved my problem by (with the engine running) turning the wheel stop to stop, left to right, back and forth several times. At some point, bingo, it started working again.

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks guys, I will try both methods

 

[Xcudame]

Thanks Pschlosser, I forgot to mention "with the engine running!"

 

[gran coupe john]

I posted my results on my other feed on lug nuts
I did have engine running, and still no go.

 

[Mr Cuda]

Did you rebuild the pump?
I once did and put the vanes in backwards. No pressure.
Took it apart and flipped them, and I wasn't the dumb guy anymore.

 

[Xcudame]

Here's the trouble shooting guide for 71 for no power assist.

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks for the guide!!! Will be on that tomorrow.

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks again. after turning wheel back and forth numerous times, she freed up!!!! No more knuckle busting

 

[pschlosser]

Thanks again. after turning wheel back and forth numerous times, she freed up!!!! No more knuckle busting

Noice! I'm so pleased this simple technique worked for you. Well done.

 

[gran coupe john]

Simple, but affective