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Power Steering, Pump Freezing Up

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 53A1, Mar 28, 2019.

  1. 53A1

    53A1 Member

    I noticed the power steering pump locks up when I get to either end of the steering range. The pump completely freezes. I have a Saginaw conversion. I seem to remember the old gear boxes struggling at the extents of their range but this seems excessive. Seems to work fine otherwise. Thanks.
     
    53A1, Mar 28, 2019
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  2. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    It sounds like maybe the belt is slipping before the pump can build up enough pressure to overcome the bypass?
     
    ITLKSEZ, Mar 28, 2019
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  3. 53A1

    53A1 Member

    Old belts not that tight so that could be. I'll check it out. Thanks.
     
    53A1, Mar 28, 2019
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  4. 70cj5134f

    70cj5134f Member

    If belt doesn't fix, flush system.
    I like the v-belts with the groves on bottom side,they seem to grip better.
     
    70cj5134f, Mar 30, 2019
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