Leaky question...
 

My steering ram is leeking on my 72. I have a pic but i dont know how to load it from my computer. I dont have my P/steering hooked up right now, could that be it? Driving the truck with no power steering? please help

I CAN POST THE PIC - luv2xclr8@charter.net ;)

DID YOU CAP OFF BOTH LINES, HOW IS IT DISCONNECTED :confused:

i put a hose between the lines. I dont have a pulley for the power steering on my motor so i just took the pump off. NOw the ram is leaking.

HMMM, NOT A EXPERT, JUST A GUESS, TOO MUCH PRESSURE :confused:

could those bolts be loose?? I have no idea...

could it be cause im drivin it with no power steering hooked up?

IN ALL HONESTY, I WAS HOPING SOME OTHERS WOULD JUMP IN AND HELP W/ THIS :confused:

no kidding. Thats what im bankin on.

The upper seal is leaking and I suspect it is a pressure problem. When the steering box is hooked up to the PS pump and you turn the wheel, fluid is free to return to the pump on the return side. The way you have it hooked up now the return fluid is forced back into the pressure side and apparently it is dead heading. I believe that you have trapped the fluid and when you turn the wheel , pressure builds up. It may aleviate the problem if you disconnect the hose and turn the wheel side to side to bleed some of the fluid out.

I would suggest not driving the truck too long under these conditions as it could damage the steering box.

Jim

Yup, it used the tank as a vent, and you have blocked it off. Even a little heat buildup in the steering gear would build pressure inside. The easiest way for pressure to escape out of the box now is through the seals.

thanks guys... ill do it tomorrow.