Power Steering Problem

[1962/409/Imp]

I installed a March Serpentine kit on my 1962 Impala. The Impala came wtih factory power steering. I think back in the day it was called power assist.
I rebuilt the power assist because it leaked. The unit was adjusted according to the rebuild instructions, so the cylinder didn't go in or out when the car was running. When I attached the cylinder, and started the car, everything was good until i turned the steering wheel. It spun the wheel back and forth until I shut off the ignition. The March System came with a GM Type 2 powersteering pump. Is this pump making too much pressure for the power assist unit? Any help is appreciated.

 

[blkblk63ss]

You have the hoses reversed from where they were originally.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Been there done that. As Don posted, the lines are reversed from the valve to the cylinder. Hope you didn't reach through the steering wheel when fired it up. That can hurt.

 

[1962/409/Imp]

Thanks Don and Jim, you are right the hoses were crossed. all seems good now. I really appreciate the help.