engine dies when wheel turned full lock

[tx_sub]

This happened today. First time in a while. When I turn the wheel all the way to lock when at at stand still, like in a parking lot, the engine either bogs down and I let off the wheel or it dies. Is it the ps pump straining the engine? 91 sub 350 tbi.

 

[surpip]

mine dose it to every once in a while

 

[HarryH3]

Don't hold the wheel against the stop! Seriously, it causes the pump to work very hard, as the steering tries to rip the stops off the axles. Line pressure jumps up well over 1,200 PSI and then the internal pressure bypass valve opens to prevent blowing the hose apart. Back off the steering wheel a couple of inches and all should be well.

 

[tx_sub]

i see. i usually back off as soon as it bogs down. just didn't this time. is there any way to prevent it in the future other than the obvioius don't do it? is it still a problem if you go hydro assist?

 

[R72K5]

yeah never keep steering fully turned against stops, very bad thing, less you want to have to replace line or pump

if you think that it dosnt turn far enough before hitting stops then pull the welder and cutter out and modify/relocate them a little but dont get carried away, a little movement at stop is alot at outers of tires,



good luck

 

[ssls6]

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