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POWER STEERING
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:14 pm
by bludger
can anyone tell me is there a better power steering setup then the stock power steering in a 60 series i'm runnning 33s but the power steering keeps making squealing noises all the time even at low pressure and high pressure in the tyres when 4bying it twice as bad and hard to turn or manouvre
please help giving me the shits
cheers
chris
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:59 pm
by want33s
Sounds like the pump is half shagged and there isn't enough pressure.........or the belt is loose.
I've seen heaps of 60's with bigger tyres than yours and no steering dramas.
Jas.
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:02 am
by DIRTY ROCK STAR
maybe look at a new 2nd hand pump or high flowing it?
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:02 pm
by turbo4t
If yours is 1980 - 1984 just upgrade your pump to an '85 - '89 pump. They are much stronger and less prone to leakage. You will need to change the mounting brackets to as they differ. Otherwise the 60 setup should turn any tyres pretty easy.
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:03 pm
by AZZA'S HJ47
ive got a recoed pump to suit a 60 series
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:13 pm
by bludger
thanks everyone for the help i got under there today and had a look and found the adjuster wheel was seized and the adjuster bolt was broken put another wheel and bolt on now perfectly tyres were low pressure and didn't make any noises now i'm happy
cheers
chris
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:55 pm
by Buggerific
While we're on the topic... My steering seems to be a little "loose" when driving on roads. Basically there's not alot of noise but it seems to have a bit of play in it. It corners alright, it's keeping it in a straight line that I'm struggling with.
The steering box is leaking as well but I think it's more than just a leak. If it has that play in it do we think it's due for another box?
Ta
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:17 pm
by bludger
Buggerific wrote:While we're on the topic... My steering seems to be a little "loose" when driving on roads. Basically there's not alot of noise but it seems to have a bit of play in it. It corners alright, it's keeping it in a straight line that I'm struggling with.
The steering box is leaking as well but I think it's more than just a leak. If it has that play in it do we think it's due for another box?
Ta
have you tried tighting the box up there is a screw and nut on top of the steering box just loosen off the nut and screw the screw in try that it might work
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:16 pm
by Buggerific
Yeah I was told that was a good option for a small adjustment but not being able to see inside the box you shouldnt adjust it up too much or it might end up putting too much pressure on the gears... Something like that.
I have a spare box which doesnt leak as much as my current one, just waiting for an input shaft seal to pop in it then I'll put that box in.
Might have a crack at reconditioning the old box when I pull it out to, how serviceable do they tend to be?
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:32 am
by balzackracing
Might pay to check the uni's on the steering shaft too.
steering
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:17 am
by teambullet
Also check all your tie rods up front.
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:38 pm
by Buggerific
In the tie rods if i grab them and shake em and there's obious movement then there's an issue, if there's no movement then its all good? have I got that right?
As for the uni's... Would there be obvious movement if I grab them and try to shake them or move them? Or if not what do I check?