hey help me out. I have a k5 w the d 60, psc 1.5ram, inline cooler, and psc 2wd tapped box. The problem is I will be driving off road and when turning it will sometimes just lock up. then it is real hard to turn, i will just turn it little by little back and forth untill i get it back, and all the same time the belt is squelling. I did put a new belt and pump on it, just not a hi performance pump like the one psc sells. Is that my next step???
CK5
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power steering locks up on me
- Thread starter jbz400
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You need to make sure the belt is tight (thinking it's not since you said it's squelling). If the belt is loose you'll lose power steering.
MrSchaeferPants
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yup yup, would be my first guess too, I always recheck/tighten new belts after a day or so of driving.
Having a 1/2" play it's too loose. It shouldn't have more than a 1/4" deflection between the longest throw between 2 pulleys.
it will bolt on but requires fan/h20 pump/alt/ac swap if still used or equiped.
fan & h20 pump = reverse rotation. alt is diffrent model and plug . a/c is diffrent comp from 70'-early 80's & mid80's to 91 its just dirrent hoses and front clutch head pulley. and all of them its on the otherside with serp belt.
but yes it will bolt to the older stuff.
