Power steering problem

[hawkchief048]

Lost new-b question.

I have a '69 Coupe: 2 barrel 302 V8 w/AC. The power steering has been leaking for some time and I decided to finally do something about it. I got some hoses from the local parts store and replaced the old ones that were going bad. I changed 2 coming out of the PS control valve going into the slave cylinder. I also replaced the PS pump because I figured that after all the abuse it had taken it would fail soon anyway. Hooked everything back up, filled the pump and cranked the engine. I let it run for a bit to get everything warm and then I started to turn the wheel because the Chilton guide said that was how I was supposed to bleed the system (run engine, turn wheel all the way to left/right 4-5 times until all air is out). When I began to turn the wheel all he!! broke loose, the wheel turned itself left and right until i was able to turn the engine off. I thought that maybe I had connected the hoses into the cylinder the wrong way so I reversed them out and tried again. This time horrible belt squealing as soon as the engine cranked. Any suggestions for this dilemma? Do I need to get a new control valve or cylinder (or both)? I'm hoping it's something simple...like I'm a retard...I can live with that, it's cheaper.

 

[yeloxr7]

The hoses that run from the control valve to the slave cylinder are reversed. Take off one end only of each hose and switch them.

(Scary, ain't it?)

 

[geostang351]

Ouch! Been there done that! Can break your hand if you're really not ready for it.

 

[mustangdave]

He already reversed them and yes it will break your arm. See, you're not the only one that has done that! Squealing could be from a locked up pump or a loose belt. If the belt is tight, crank it and see if the pump is turning. Did you remember to tighten the top and bottom bolts on the bracket. Belt could also be too long.

 

[Jester67]

I am going to have to change my hoses on my in the not to distance future and every time I read one of these I make a big metal note at least it wasn’t as violent as the guy that said his car was shaking like an unbalanced washing machine.

 

[hawkchief048]

Turns out I had the hoses hooked up to the wrong places the first time, so thanks for the help.

As far as the belt squeaking, it looks like it's the fan pulley. I had pulled the fan off to get better clearance to manually turn the engine after it decided it didn't want to start after my first go. Looks like it didn't seat right on the water pump bearing so the belts were going around in an odd angle. Haven't had much luck getting it back on flush, any suggestions?

Again, thanks for the help.