Power Steering Issue locks in full right position

[rayatrogue]

Recently replaced the outer seals on my power steering gear box on my '72 dodge dart with a 318. When we start the car the steering goes to full right locked position and it;s impossible to move it to the left. Any ideas what going on we are perplexed?

 

[Professor Fate]

Topic gets covered fairly often.
Alignment specialist confirms: Bad power steering box
Power Steering box turns hard left when steering wheel released - yikes!
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[harrisonm]

@Professor Fate is right. That happened to me about 20 years ago. Without touching the steering wheel, it would slowly turn to the left. I could turn it back, but if I let go, it would turn left again. The adjustment in the link above is what you need.

 

[RustyRatRod]

You caint just rip these old girls apart on a whim and do things. Even though they're old and very simplified from new vehicles, there's still a procedure for every operation. What I recommend is to get over to mymopar.com and download a free copy of the factory Dodge service manual for your car. That way, you will have a full instruction manual for future repairs. I don't see a 72, but they have a 70 and that will work fine for what you are doing and probably for most things. There may be some differences in wiring diagrams and such. What I always recommend is to hit ebay and get a first edition printed factory service manual. Here is one.

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[Lefty71]

Golden advice from the cat in post #4.