Bleeding the Power Steering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pappyx3! · 05-06-2014, 02:29 PM

I have air in the PS can't seem to get it bled. I have raised the front wheels and turned the wheels from side to side (EO) at least 15-20 times on 2 occasions. I'm getting the grinding sound like the fluid is low (intermittent) and once I shut the truck off it will push the PS fluid out of the reservoir. Tried everything I know, any suggestions? Thinking I may need to replace the PS pump...

It's a 1962 C-10 383 Stroker, think it was fitted with the pump and gear from a 1968-1972.

Thanks for your thoughts,

**65truckowner** · 05-06-2014, 03:08 PM

I had the same problem I replaced the pump and problem solved. Once the pump was installed I turned one way and on the way the other way it started working with no problem

Pappyx3! · 05-06-2014, 03:14 PM

That's what I figure will be my next step. Just wanted to get some other thoughts just in case I'm missing something.

Thanks,

**pdxhall** · 05-06-2014, 11:45 PM

you can rebuild these pumps for under $20 and it's real simple. There are several videos on youtube with step by step instructions. I just finished doing mine.

Pappyx3! · 05-07-2014, 07:48 AM

pdxhall,

Thanks I will look into rebuilding it.

Pappyx3! · 05-14-2014, 01:33 PM

Replaced the pump, seems to have taken care of the air issue...

05-06-2014, 02:29 PM	#1
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Bleeding the Power Steering I have air in the PS can't seem to get it bled. I have raised the front wheels and turned the wheels from side to side (EO) at least 15-20 times on 2 occasions. I'm getting the grinding sound like the fluid is low (intermittent) and once I shut the truck off it will push the PS fluid out of the reservoir. Tried everything I know, any suggestions? Thinking I may need to replace the PS pump... It's a 1962 C-10 383 Stroker, think it was fitted with the pump and gear from a 1968-1972. Thanks for your thoughts,

05-06-2014, 03:08 PM	#2
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,320	Re: Bleeding the Power Steering I had the same problem I replaced the pump and problem solved. Once the pump was installed I turned one way and on the way the other way it started working with no problem __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

05-06-2014, 03:14 PM	#3
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Re: Bleeding the Power Steering That's what I figure will be my next step. Just wanted to get some other thoughts just in case I'm missing something. Thanks,

05-06-2014, 11:45 PM	#4
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,087	Re: Bleeding the Power Steering you can rebuild these pumps for under $20 and it's real simple. There are several videos on youtube with step by step instructions. I just finished doing mine. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

05-07-2014, 07:48 AM	#5
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Re: Bleeding the Power Steering pdxhall, Thanks I will look into rebuilding it.

05-14-2014, 01:33 PM	#6
Pappyx3! Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 326	Re: Bleeding the Power Steering Replaced the pump, seems to have taken care of the air issue... __________________ 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside 383 Stroker, Turbo 400 1966 Chevy C-10 Stepside 250 6Cyl, 3OTT- Daily Driver John 3:16



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