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Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: blyde on February 22, 2006, 11:02:30 PM

Title: trouble with mustang power rack
Post by: blyde on February 22, 2006, 11:02:30 PM
I am using a 1985 Mustang power rack and a Chevette pump on my 36 Ford. early 302 V8
It is a lot harder to turn to the right than to the left.
Can any one tell me why.
Bill
Title: trouble with mustang power rack
Post by: enjenjo on February 22, 2006, 11:35:43 PM
You sure you don't have the pressure and return lines reversed?
Title: trouble with mustang power rack
Post by: blyde on February 23, 2006, 12:49:32 AM
Quote from: "enjenjo"You sure you don't have the pressure and return lines reversed?
It's possible.
Which is which on the rack?
I have the pressure on the fitting on the outside. (on the left if you are sitting in the car)
Title: trouble with mustang power rack
Post by: 36vicky on February 23, 2006, 12:39:48 PM
Are you building a NASCAR?  If so, you're all set.  Just trying to help...

I (think) I'm building a '36 Ford too, but so far progress is that of a glacier.  Keep up the good work, Tom G.
Title: RACK POWER STEERING
Post by: BFS57 on February 23, 2006, 12:56:20 PM
Hello;
I was just wondering about this subject myself, this morning when I stumbled across the exact answer. I went to the Classic Performance web site and I clicked on the Power Steering tech tips title. In this window, there is a nifty drawing of just how the pump to rack are supposed to be hooked up.
Answered my question, it may answer yours!
Bruce
Title: Re: RACK POWER STEERING
Post by: Varicam on February 23, 2006, 01:55:29 PM
Don't remember which of the fittings goes on the left side, but the pressure fitting is always the smaller of the two.  You might also try bleeding the system again.  It sometimes is a bear to get all the air out, but there's a step by step procedure recommended by Flaming River that usually works.
Title: Re: RACK POWER STEERING
Post by: blyde on February 23, 2006, 09:42:33 PM
Quote from: "BFS57"Hello;
I was just wondering about this subject myself, this morning when I stumbled across the exact answer. I went to the Classic Performance web site and I clicked on the Power Steering tech tips title. In this window, there is a nifty drawing of just how the pump to rack are supposed to be hooked up.
Answered my question, it may answer yours!
Bruce

Thanks Bruce
The website was just what I needed. I have my hoses on correct but may have other problems that Classic Per. outlines. I will check them out tomorrow.
Thanks again for your reply.
Bill
Title: trouble with mustang power rack
Post by: blyde on February 23, 2006, 09:47:14 PM
Quote from: "36vicky"Are you building a NASCAR?  If so, you're all set.  Just trying to help...

I (think) I'm building a '36 Ford too, but so far progress is that of a glacier.  Keep up the good work, Tom G.

No NASCAR. I am building a grandkid hauler
BSF57 found a website for me that I think will solve my problems.
Thanks for the reply.
Title: Re: RACK POWER STEERING
Post by: blyde on February 23, 2006, 09:49:18 PM
Quote from: "Varicam"Don't remember which of the fittings goes on the left side, but the pressure fitting is always the smaller of the two.  You might also try bleeding the system again.  It sometimes is a bear to get all the air out, but there's a step by step procedure recommended by Flaming River that usually works.

Bsf57  found a website that had a drawing of the rack and hoses.
I have mine correct.
Thanks for the reply.
Bill