Hello All,
I have a 1965, 289 with power steering. Ever since I got it from the US it had an intermittent loud graunching sound and shudder through the steering when making hard left hand turns. At first it sounded like the left wheel was scraping on the fender but definitely not doing that.
I've gradually replaced all the steering components and suspension with new. I just replaced the power steering control valve and drag link. The only things now that aren't new are the pump, the power steering cylinder and the steering box.
Since putting the new control valve on and drag link the noise and shuddering is MUCH worse. Does it all the time turning the wheel to the left. If stationary any slight pressure applied and held to the left and the whole steering wheel shudders and a VERY loud graunching sound. Release the pressure and it stops.
Any suggestions? Dodgy new power steering control valve? Bad pump? Bad cylinder?
Regards, Scott.