put a quick ratio box in the delta,now it feels like my power steering isnt working,steering is very stiff.

do i have something too tight?

is the box i put in junk?

 

did you completely bleed the system?

if so, the gear could be bad

 

If you have not done this yet, try turning the steering wheel all the way side to side a few times. (Easier to do if you have the front wheels off the ground) That should get rid of all the air in the system. If you still have the issue, then you could try backing off the adjustment screw on the top of the box to see if that helps.

 

it's still doing the same thing even after adjusting the box both ways.

there is even play in the steering

frigging junk

 

Yep, it sounds like they gave you a junk box. Hope they honor the deal with a free replacement.

 

guy is sending my money back,went to auto zone and bought a new one

what i should have done in the first place

 

What brand is the junker---? we need to know so we can avoid that seller/brand.

 

Yes, please let us know.

 

I used a 90's Jeep box in my 65 Chev and it works better than any I've had before.

 

I wonder if that swap would work on an Olds?

 

It'll bolt right up. I had to buy an aftermarket rag joint and a high pressure hose from a 80 Camaro and flare one fitting. It's under 3 turns lock to lock.

 

Interesting!

 

I have a 64 cutlass.I dont know what kind of box it has but steers great only about 2 !/2 turns lock to lock.My problem is it turns sharper to the right than to the left.Any Help?

 

You need to center the steering box then adjust the tie rods so the tires are straight.
Turn the steering wheel back and forth and find the center. Look and see where the tires are pointing, they should be straight. If they are turning to the right you need to adjust your tie rods to make them straight.

 

Thanks,I went out and tried to get box centered.You are right,the wheels are turned to the right a little.It seems to be off a little less than a 1/4 turn.I am just getting it on the road.Would you believe i paid 70.00 for front end aliment.The guy was only in business a few months.HUM i wonder why.Thanks again,I will let you know the out come. Jon

 

I've thought about getting the following tool so I can do my own alignments:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPS-91000/