1967 Dart steering issue

[modtour99]

My 67 Dart with rebuilt power steering has and issue.With the car running you can slightly start the steering wheel turning to the right and will go alll the way by it self.Dosen't do it to the left.The power steering was rebuilt by a professional.Any ideas.

 

[Sedanman]

I had this issue with a parts car a while back but ended up tossing it because I didn't know what was up with it. I am curious too

 

[RedFish]

The piece bolted on top of the steering gear where the hoses attach has the centering valve underneath.
I could try to type out the procedure but I wouldn't chance your getting hurt. A steering wheel can spin out of control and break your arm.
If you intend to do these sort of repairs yourself, download or otherwise acquire a factory service manual.

 

[Sedanman]

Re:"`A steering wheel can spin out of control and break your arm". This is exactly why I tossed my box

 

[67Dart273]

Procedure for adjusting the PS valve is in the shop manuals. Bear in mind that this problem might also be wear or dirt in the valve, rather than simply adjustment

You can download some:

70-71 Mopar Parts

[ame="http://www.abodyjoe.com/pictures/Misc.%20car%20info/1970-71MoparParts.pdf"]http://www.abodyjoe.com/pictures/Misc.%20car%20info/1970-71MoparParts.pdf[/ame]

72 Service Manual

[ame]http://www.abodyjoe.com/pictures/Misc.%20car%20info/1972%20Plymouth%20Chassis%20Serv%20Man.pdf[/ame]

69 Dodge Serv. Manual

[ame]http://www.abodyjoe.com/pictures/Misc.%20car%20info/69%20dodge%20service%20manual.pdf[/ame]

70 Dart Challenger manual

[ame]http://www.abodyjoe.com/pictures/Misc.%20car%20info/70%20Dart%20Challenger%20Serv%20Man1.pdf[/ame]

71 Dodge Body Manual

[ame]http://www.abodyjoe.com/pictures/Misc.%20car%20info/71DodgeBodyManual.pdf[/ame]

65 Plymouth Manual

[ame]https://www.dropbox.com/s/upks33txhbe9tjw/1965%20Plymouth%20Service%20Manual.pdf[/ame]

From MyMopar:

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109


In the 69 manual, page 19-7. Now, the first sentence is the last of reconditioning and reinstalling the valve, so in your case instead of "tightening to 7 ft pounds" It should read something like "loosen screws and retighten to 7 ft pounds." This is so the valve will slide when you tap it, but won't leak