Too much play in steering

I mentioned in the wanted section that I had some play in the sterring wheel caused by loosenes where the pittman arm attatches to the control valve. I posted a video of it in action. Heres a link to the thread. let me know what you guys think.

http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=23520

 

I dont know but mine has about 4inches of play in it also.



I wish someone would sell me a power steering setup.

 

There is supposed to be play there. That is what activates the valve.

 

4" of steering wheel motion is not normal in a properly functioning power assist steering system. One of my cars has about 1/2" steering wheel motion before the wheel starts to turn. The other is manual steering and has instant response. As in no Ford wander. (wonder why I went back to manual steering.)

www.rockauto.com

They have the rebuilt power steering control valve for $153 + a $50 core charge.

Kind of hard to beat that. Especially when you consider that it is your life and that of every other person on the road that you are protecting.:evilsmile

 

Shouldn't be any "play" when the system is running...