Power steering problem with 89 chev. 6.2L diesel 3500 2WD

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flyinfinn - 02 Jan 2006 20:40 GMT

I just installed a power steering box but with the engine running the
steering is totally stiff like the engine was off. I've removed most of
the hydrolic lines and get no oil spraying out when I run the engine. The
pump has oil in it, I accidently over filled it but haven't run it more
than a few minutes. What am I doing wrong?

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The Adams Family - 03 Jan 2006 01:24 GMT

Dumb question, is this a serpentine belt? Could you possibly have the belt
running on the wrong side of the pulley?

>I just installed a power steering box but with the engine running the
> steering is totally stiff like the engine was off. I've removed most of
> the hydrolic lines and get no oil spraying out when I run the engine. The
> pump has oil in it, I accidently over filled it but haven't run it more
> than a few minutes. What am I doing wrong?

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Paul - 06 Jan 2006 16:49 GMT

Sounds to me like " air bind " Basicly, the pump is full of air,
when compressed, the air prevents fluid flow. Loosen pressure line, to
expel air. Slowly turn pump by hand. The other poster may have
something with the belt not properly contacting [ spinning ] pump

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