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Trent4181 · 08-21-2017, 07:02 PM

My power steering hasn't worked for awhile now and I have been doing it manually for some time. No fluid, no belt going to it. What would happen if I disconnected the lines where it goes into the steering shaft and just put a jumper in there? Just like a 8 inch piece of hose with the flare fittings on them and just go from one right to the other.
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**clay68c10** · 08-21-2017, 07:26 PM

I've done that before, no problems with it.

**Steeveedee** · 08-21-2017, 10:06 PM

It'll steer just as hard as it does now, so if you're doing it now, it should be OK. I would recommend putting fluid in it, though, to keep things lubed.

**clay68c10** · 08-21-2017, 10:15 PM

Yes, definitely have some fluid in there. I recall the steering felt notchy with no fluid.

mike16 · 08-23-2017, 03:20 AM

I have remover the power set up from a power steering box and it is measurably harder to turn than Non power steering box.

I suggest you either fix the power steering box which is better or convert completly to a non power steering set up which is simpler.

each workes equally well and has equal merrit

08-21-2017, 07:02 PM	#1
Trent4181 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Guthrie, ok Posts: 6	What would happen if.....? My power steering hasn't worked for awhile now and I have been doing it manually for some time. No fluid, no belt going to it. What would happen if I disconnected the lines where it goes into the steering shaft and just put a jumper in there? Just like a 8 inch piece of hose with the flare fittings on them and just go from one right to the other. Posted via Mobile Device

08-21-2017, 07:26 PM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,995	Re: What would happen if.....? I've done that before, no problems with it. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

08-21-2017, 10:06 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,807	Re: What would happen if.....? It'll steer just as hard as it does now, so if you're doing it now, it should be OK. I would recommend putting fluid in it, though, to keep things lubed. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-21-2017, 10:15 PM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,995	Re: What would happen if.....? Yes, definitely have some fluid in there. I recall the steering felt notchy with no fluid. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

08-23-2017, 03:20 AM	#5
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: What would happen if.....? I have remover the power set up from a power steering box and it is measurably harder to turn than Non power steering box. I suggest you either fix the power steering box which is better or convert completly to a non power steering set up which is simpler. each workes equally well and has equal merrit



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