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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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So I just picked up an '85 SS with a big block swap to a 400. I thought the power steering belt was loose as at low speeds turning sucks but as I accelerate it gets easier. The belt appears to be plenty tight and the pump has plenty of fluid. Am I to assume that the pump is dying or am I missing something?
 
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Hi BigKev, & Welcome to the MCF Family.
From just your posted word discription, it sounds like
the pump could be going : (
Is it making any moan'in sounds when you make your turns ?

Would love to see pic's of your Monte 4-Sure.
Good Luck
 
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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I have to agree with Space. It sure sounds like the pump is going out on you.
 
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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I am going to run by the junk yard to pick one up this weekend. Need to change a header gasket, front coil springs, and find a recessed bowl air cleaner. It is a project car but runs REAL good and the interior isnt trashed. All the window seals are shot and the A/C isnt hooked up.....NC can get mighty hot in the summer! The body is straight with two superficial small spots of rust. Got a good deal on it though. I'll take some pics and post them this weekend.
 
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by KidSpace
Hi BigKev, & Welcome to the MCF Family.

From just your posted word discription, it sounds like
the pump could be going : (
Is it making any moan'in sounds when you make your turns ?

Would love to see pic's of your Monte 4-Sure.

Good Luck
HAHA! I cant hear anything over the headers to 3" tubes to two chamber flowmasters!
 
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