Hey Mike,
It is possible for your power steering pump to bind if
either the shaft is bent or the bearing is bad. If it is
in early stages of failure you may not have any audible
clues.
If you need to replace it try Advance Auto Parts, I think
they exist in your neck of the woods.
T.L.
> Good Morning.
>
> Couple weeks ago, I wrote that my power steering belts kept breaking on my
> 1955. After checking the pulley alignment and making sure I had the right
> belt sizes, I took it to a small independent mechanic in my area.
>
> He is telling me that the power steering pump is "binding" and "turning real
> slow" and that is what is causing the belts to break.
>
> Question 1.
>
> Does this sound reasonable.
>
> Question 2.
>
> Anybody have or know where I can get a power steering pump for a 1955
> Imperial.
>
> As always thank you for your help and advice.
>
> Michael Bembas
> 1955 Custom
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