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  1. 08-23-2010 03:40 PM #1
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    They should have said turn the wheel lock to lock slowly with the engine NOT running . That will purge the air from the system. That being said I don't remember having much trouble with older fords and air in the steering. Also theres gonna be a few air bubbles in just about any power steering system from cavitation. If it's groaning I would bet on a weak pump. I would use a turkey baster and empty the resevoir then top it off with Lucas power steering additive.
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  2. 08-23-2010 05:23 PM #2
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    moaning in the power stering pump

     



    Thank you Hworrell for your advice. Larry
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    On some pumps, I have left the wheels turned all the way to one direction overnight and
    then do the other side the next night.....

    However, older Ford PS pumps moan louder than a high school girl in an SS396.....when/if
    the pump ever gets low on fluid.....refilling will not help...the moan is permanent.

    Havent tried the Lucas magic stuff....cant hurt.

    mike in tucson
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    Thanks Mike someone else has suggested that also. Larry
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    I've always found turning from lock to lock will sort it but with the wheels off the ground, First you need to find out why the bubbles are there.
    Its aweful lonesome in the saddle since my horse died.
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