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01-16-2007, 12:01 AM

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Re: power steering hard at idle

If the voltage is low then the RPMS on the motors will be even lower at idle then normal as the alternators are putting more load on the engine. Just a guess from your Audio Buddy

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01-16-2007, 10:51 AM

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Re: power steering hard at idle

If you're running an automotive pump you need to open up the output orifice.

01-16-2007, 12:44 PM

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Re: power steering hard at idle

Check out this article on it....

Saginaw Style Powersteering Pump
Volume and Pressure
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01-16-2007, 12:50 PM

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Great article and that's exactly what I was talking about. Thanks Doug!

01-16-2007, 03:53 PM

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Re: power steering hard at idle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiofn

If the voltage is low then the RPMS on the motors will be even lower at idle then normal as the alternators are putting more load on the engine. Just a guess from your Audio Buddy

ORRRRR, the voltage is low because the rpms are low.