: Pump that Steering


Thumper046
01-13-2002, 02:46 PM
OK, I think my P.S. pump is about toast on my 79 F150!!! I go to turn and the damm thing acts like it is not there then all of the sudden it is!! So I thought it was low on fluid, nope, Fluid is full but it sure wines like it is low when I turn!!!! Any idea's??? If it is toast then I might as well up grade it... Any pumps out there I can up grade it too, that are possible to get out at the junk yard???

Ohhh FYI i am only running 31 x 10.5 right now!!! Possible upgrading to 33 x 12.5 that is why I might want to upgrade to a bigger pump or stronger!!! Also the wife might need to drive it (yea right as if)

Toy 4Runner Man
01-13-2002, 04:16 PM
U bleed all of the air out of the system?:flipoff2:

Thumper046
01-13-2002, 06:58 PM
Thanks I will try that as soon as I get the Oil pan back on :rolleyes: and can run it


Any Ideas on upgrading though???

Toy 4Runner Man
01-13-2002, 07:58 PM
Dud, what about your parts truck???

The 1/2 pump should be fine turning 33's.

Thumper046
01-13-2002, 08:13 PM
no good on the parts truck :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
Go have a :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: on me

kanutervalve
01-15-2002, 08:35 AM
If you hear the whining noise when you start the truck and it is idleing the pump is probably shot. Also if the noise gets louder asyou turn the wheel the pump is toast. No ideas on the upgrade.:nuke: