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I'm in the re-use if it's still good camp. New parts make me nervous. Like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get!!

Great advice has already been given. One more thing, after you're done you'll need a front end alignment immediately.

The valve adjustment will cause the wheel to turn on its own. To adjust it, put the front end on jackstands. Then loosen the bolts just a little. Tap the valve slightly to get the wheel to hold steady in the center, then tighten. Definitely keep hands and arms away from the steering wheel...

Almost sounds like a blockage in the high pressure side What prompted you to change out the valve? Where did you get your system? Is it a new gear and a new pump?

What car are you working on? I did all four of your planned items to my 66 Barracuda. And...rebuilt the steering coupler. Made a heck of a difference. I bought the front end kit from PST (they are a sponsor here and give a discount) as well as their 1.03 torsion bars. ESPO springs for...

Not sure if you have the same column but here's an how-to repair. How To Replace your Lower Column Bearing: Better and Cheaper!!!

Did they have a dipstick attached from the factory. I have the original cap but no dipstick on it.

Thanks! That's what I'm finding. There's a few other projects before, but, like others, a sway bar is on my list.

Anyone try the QA1 sway bar? At some point I'll be adding a sway bar to my 66 barracuda. 1966 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA QA1 52861 QA1 Sway Bars | Summit Racing

...and nice clean undercarriage!!

Here's a pic of a 66 Barracuda coupler. I "think" my rebuild kit came from DMT (Detroit Muscle Technologies).

Yeah, I just grabbed a picture from the web. Mine is coveted up by the Doug's headers. Let me see if I can find one during my rebuild.

The steering coupler is another area to inspect. Made a big difference in mine. But it sounds like your gearbox could be worn. I sent mine to Steer and Gear in Ohio for a rebuild to Sport feel. If I had it to do over, I would have gone with modern feel for a slightly less "stiff" feel...

Looks like it's in good shape. It should be relatively tight when you grab it.

All really good suggestions above. A poor alignment will do what you described. Check your steering coupler. It connects the steering column to the steering gearbox. Here's a picture.

I had a local hydraulic shop make me a hose. Think it was $50.

@PST

As Del says, " better to have it two skoses too loose than one skose too tight!!". It it's too tight it won't return to center on its own. It will stay where it's tracking until you manually move it.

When working correctly you should be able to raise the front wheels off the ground, start the car and the steering wheel should not move. Until it's fix be careful not to have a finger or arm in the steering wheel!! Hopefully Peter will chime in, I'm sure he's seen that box before.

Your box does look like the YearOne box. That's a design I've never seen before. I wonder if Peter @BergmanAutoCraft is familiar with them?

Just what @Darter6 said. You only move the valve body thousands of an inch while adjusting. There's a thread on here somewhere, I'll see if I can find it. Also like said above, it only takes 5 minutes to do... Not difficult at all.

You can buy seal kits for them. I bought one for my small TRW pump. I "think" I ordered it on Oreilly.com for delivery to the store. Rock auto may also have them, or summit.

Cool video! Thanks for posting. Learn something new every day! Challenge is getting in there without burning your hands and arms while the engine is running.

Yes, all the adjustment from that one slotted screw. Remember: 2 skoshes too loose is better than 1 skosh too tight. If it's too tight it will track only where it is pointed and not move until you move the steering wheel.

...and welcome to FABO!! I was stationed in Lewiston three years as an Air Force recruiter. Beautiful country. My zone took me down to Riggins. I soaked in that drive along the river every single time.

Good info to watch out for. Thanks for putting it out there.

Lots of very knowledgeable suspension guys here. Ignore the rest.

He must have TTI headers.

Juan, hopefully these guys can help you with your suspension problem. You have a very nice looking Demon!! I bet you get a lot of looks in Columbia!!

That's a GREAT video. Sure wish I would have found that before sending my unit to Steer and Gear (and paying $330!!). Before sending it to Steer and Gear I replaced the pinion shaft seal with the gear box in the car. Also replaced the input shaft seal while it was installed. Had to go...