No steering assist on idle ’68 Newport

Hi all,

Question. I was testing my power steering. And I dont have assist at idle. Only if I rev it a little bit my assist starts working.

I've got a federal pump with a 7 inch pulley.
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I took it apart and all the parts appeared to be in great condition. I did replace orings and seals

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I also shimmed the internal valve to drop maximum pressure for less total assist. But this shouldn't matter when the engine is idling....

No steering assist on idle '68 Newport
Author: Metalmarty