Tim_D
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- Aug 28, 2017
I've recently completed building a '64 Buick Special containing an '87 GN engine/trans. At the same time, I decided to switch the manual steering gear in the Special to a power unit from a GN, since the boxes are physically the same dimensions. I bought a re-manufactured gear and pump from Rock Auto, and sent the core pump back. I didn't have a core for the gear. I used a reservoir that is common on many BMWs, since it is round, black, inexpensive, and matched the underhood appearance of the rest of the car. The feed line was from the donor GN, does not leak, and was cleaned inside and out prior to installation.
After getting the car running, I still don't have power assist. The system is definitely bled (no bubbles or foaming). I'm kinda stumped, since the parts are new (reman) units.
I've read that the GN pump is reverse rotation (CCW). Do you think it's possible that the reman pump from Rock Auto is not reverse rotation? How can I tell if I have system pressure? Any other tips or suggestions would be awesome, because the high effort steering is no fun.
After getting the car running, I still don't have power assist. The system is definitely bled (no bubbles or foaming). I'm kinda stumped, since the parts are new (reman) units.
I've read that the GN pump is reverse rotation (CCW). Do you think it's possible that the reman pump from Rock Auto is not reverse rotation? How can I tell if I have system pressure? Any other tips or suggestions would be awesome, because the high effort steering is no fun.