55 chevy power steering

[dans55]

I am trying to install original style power steering on my 55 wagon. using newer saginaw pump and original 55 power valve and cylinder. after purging air out of system,then starting the motor,the steering goes berserk.it wildly turns left to right on its own.the only way to stop it is to shut off the motor. what is causing this?

[Run-em]

Dang, that is a head scratcher! Haven't found an answer for you yet. Will keep trying.

[Tabasco]

Here is a link. He sells power steering, but he is good to give advice to anyone wherever they bought theirs. call him or e-mail him. www.chevyps.com/

[Rick_L]

Usually when something like this happens, you have the pressure line and the return line reversed. Check that out.

[dans55]

Usually when something like this happens, you have the pressure line and the return line reversed. Check that out.

@a couple of people suggested that,but the lines have different size fittings.not possible to reverse. thx for your response...

[567chevys]

Hey Dan

Check out this link , Like it says it not the steering box has to be a check valve or something
Sid

http://www.isomedia.com/homes/benzspg/powrster.htm

[BamaNomad]

THAT is a crappy situation, and perhaps is what the OP here in this thread was complaining about...

[BamaNomad]

Eckler's Chevy also has some 'used original parts', such as this firewall steering column clamp... and other original and repro parts...

http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-lo...1955-1957.html

[markm]

Never ran a 605 but with a 500 and a rag joint there is no space for a stock lower mount. I believe the same is true for 605.

[Rick_L]

That would be true. You either need to make one or buy a commercial one made for the application. The mount needs to be on the passenger compartment side - original is on the engine side, and there's no room for it.