[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Matt -- You may be on to something there with the flow and pressure. I've seen plenty of guys running GM pumps with Ford racks and then complain that they're steering is too light... well DOH! A simple orifice change and it's bada bing bada boom!


Generally just raising the front off the ground - open the cap on the reservoir - and running the rack lock to lock a few times is adequate bleeding... but with extra lines -- and coolers... you'd have to look for a "high" loop where maybe the air is trapped IDK.


I have power steering on the Muttstang -- and Charley doesn't on his... he's always worn out at the end of the day and mentions "me" having PS and him not. I think there's larger issues at work but WTF we're friends and I just accept his whining for what it is. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Originally Posted by ironworks

I experienced a similar problem on the DSE rack on the Chevelle we just finished.

How long is the pressure hose from the pump to the rack? Make it as long as you can. What happens is that it's a rotary pump which is not constant displacement so the longer hose helps the small pressure surges that the pump creates to be come smoothed out in that longer hose. COMPRENDE?????

I was blown away at what that did to our power steering system just by making the pressure hose like 30" long if memory serves me correct.

I tried to look at your pictures to see how long the pressure hose might be but after going back 10 pages and not finding any actual pictures of the car or engine I gave up.

Thanks for the suggestions gentlemen. Here's my plan - first I'll verify that Wegner sent me the correct flow rate pump for my DSE rack. I have a GM pump on the shelf (go figure) that is supposed to be matched to the rack so I can swap it out to test. I'll also remount my cooler lower. I've heard others with the same problems with this rack and I'd rather not put a three foot hose in the engine compartment (great suggestion though Rodger). If there's any lingering issues or notchy-ness I'm replacing the rack and getting a matching pump. I've also got a valve for the pump that'll match the AGR so one way or another this will get fixed.

Appreciate the input for sure