Power steering SWUEL!

[El Rat]

Can not solve PS squeal very very irritating (like PMS squeal) I have tried everything I can think of. Have not replaced fluid or belt. I had a similar problem with the alternator the PO had replaced the 409 alternator with a jap special and lost the 409 pulley squealed like a banshee. Replaced the pulley with a deep grove 409 pulley problem solved. I wonder if that could be my PS problem? Thanks see attached.

 

[La Hot Rods]

What series belt are you using?

 

[El Rat]

Dunno what should I have?

 

[1958 delivery]

Nice looking engine, ONE picture would have been enough though.

 

[El Rat]

Yep I know but this picture thing keeps kicking my butt. Maybe that’s why I can’t solve the PS squeal thing?

 

[blkblk63ss]

Are you sure it is ps. Loosen alt belt to let it slip and try to see if ps then sqeals ,if it don't it's still alt.

 

[55Brodie]

I have billet aluminum waterpump and crank pulleys on mine and I have to really tension the alternator belt to keep it from squealing like a banshee. I imagine the PS pump is a lot harder to get enough tension on its belt.

 

[El Rat]

Definitely the PS. Can hardly drive it. I wonder if it could be the type of fluid? Dex 3 is in it. I may turkey baste it out.
Anybody know what to flush it with?

 

[La Hot Rods]

Maybe something wrong with the pump, I noticed you don't have factory P/S, what do you know about it, did it work before?
That fluid should be fine.

 

[Toms63SSQB]

Spray some belt dressing on the belt. My ps belt is tight and squealed, not any more.

 

[blkblk63ss]

It looks like your pump is tilted down too much ,and maybe getting air in system. The cannister fill cap should be about 12 to 1 oclock position.possible belt too long.

 

[Don Jacks]

Is that p/s pulley touching that steering box,it looks awfully close.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

That cog belt looks glazed.

 

[Carl 1962]

With the engine running, touch a bar of soap against the rotating belt sides until the soap coats each side. The soap acts as a dry lubricant.

 

[El Rat]

Thank you all!
Pulley is awfully close but doesn’t touch. Fill port is clocked about 1:00.
I’m going to drain fluid and replace with new, replace belt and try to clock the pump closer to 12:00 maybe eliminate possibility of air ingestion.

 

[chevy man]

is that the correct cast iron pulley on your pump? If not, i'd change to a cast iron pulley and shorten up on the belt.

 

[El Rat]

Ty