POWER STEERING VALVE

[Garry Cottrell]

I own a 1964 Ford 2000 and have power steering which works when I steer left but has no power steering when I try to turn right.I had my pump rebuilt but did not fix problem.Is it in the valve and how is the best way to repair? Thanks

 

[Anonymous-0]

If it has a cylinder on the steering, likely the packing on the piston is bad. usually will only work one way.

Dave

 

[Walt Davies]

The valve that controls the amount of power to the steering is somewhat tricky it works by pressure from the steering column when you turn it it presses against the valve and when the steering lickage catches up with the movement the spring will close the valve. I suspect that the valve is stuck closed and not allowing the hydraulic pressure though to help you move the wheels. about the only thing to do is remove and replace the system. I think but am not sure that on your ford it is where the linkage connects to the steering cylinder. If not then it is on the end of the steering shaft. either way you need to have it checked out to see why it is not working. You can take it apart yourself but if you haven't done this before you might want to get someone who has to help or leave it to and expert these things are very tricky.
Walt

 

[Garry Cottrell]

Thanks Dave and it has a cylinder on each side and both cylinders are double acting.Garry

 

[Garry Cottrell]

Thanks Walt and it does have a valve below the steering wheel.The PS was working fine and was parked outside for 6 months and when I restarted it the steering was this way.The system was full of water so I flushed the system in diesel wash it out w/ps fluid and then put in new ford trans fluid as the book called for but did not help so I had pump rebuilt and reinstalled pump and same thing.Are they anyway I can clean these valves? I have a I&T book on this tractor without taking off or apart? Garry

 

[Garry Cottrell]

I really need help on this subject.Thanks