Power Steering Pump Test

[76SeaRay]

I want to fill and test the power steering pump along with other engine tests and breakin. Is there any problem with connecting the power steering cylinder to the power steering pump and running them while on an engine stand? Would the cylinder push out too far if it is not installed with the steering arm attached in the boat?

 

[alldodge]

Will not be an issue

 

[achris]

Don't even remove the cylinder for the boat, just join the pressure and return line together (where they would connect to the steering cylinder). It's a full-flow pump, so that's how they are designed to work.

Chris......

 

[76SeaRay]

Great, thanks... I do have the cylinder on the bench but probably just as easy to do what you suggest.

 

[Lou C]

interesting I wondered if you can test a power steering/actuator & cylinder while off the boat?
the old style ones with the seperate control valve and cylinder, can be rebuilt apparently because the same units were used in US cars back in the 60s and 70s, people are still using these on classic Corvettes and Mustangs which had them as OE.