New PS pump not bleeding?

[JohnKcj5]

So I installed a new Borgeson PS pump. I put the front end in the air and did the left/right bleed procedure at least 100 times. There is NO power steering at low idle. It starts working around 1,500rpm, but it's sort of twitchy. Took it for a spin around the block and it's no better. Something isn't right. Before I send the pump back, does anyone have any tricks? Am I missing something?

I should note that the fitting on the back of the pump wouldn't work with my hose, so I took the fitting off the old pump and used it. They seem to be identical except for the depth for the hose fitting. My hose has the long tube with the o-ring on the end. Maybe I need a new hose?

 

[gert]

I did the same thing with my pump don’t worry about hose, you would have to change your ps box, is the pulley the same diameter as the old one? Sounds like it’s spinning to slow


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[JohnKcj5]

I did the same thing with my pump don’t worry about hose, you would have to change your ps box, is the pulley the same diameter as the old one? Sounds like it’s spinning to slow


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New pulley is the same diameter. Could the belt be slipping without squealing?
What's the proper tension? Between the PS and water pump, I can spring about 5/8" play.

 

[gert]

New pulley is the same diameter. Could the belt be slipping without squealing?

What's the proper tension? Between the PS and water pump, I can spring about 5/8" play.

Yes it could be slipping


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[gert]

I’m on my phone right but your info will be in the FSM


https://www.jeep-cj.com/jeeplinks/great-jeep-cj-tips-18/jeep-1982-tsm-online-114/


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[JohnKcj5]

I’m on my phone right but your info will be in the FSM


https://www.jeep-cj.com/jeeplinks/great-jeep-cj-tips-18/jeep-1982-tsm-online-114/


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Thanks. It specifies belt tension of 90-115 pounds. Can anyone do a measurement and tell me what you're running? Otherwise, I guess I'll just try tightening the **** out of it.

 

[gert]

That’s a good way to rule out the belt give that a try


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[mtnwhlr]

Sounds like a bad pump to me. Where did you get it?

 

[JohnKcj5]

Sounds like a bad pump to me. Where did you get it?

Summit Racing. Like I said, no belt noise. It just seems like a loose belt would squeal. Best I can tell, the belt tension is like it was before I took it off. It's at least as tight as the alternator belt.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Send it back, and go to your local NAPA and get one there.
LG

 

[JohnKcj5]

Send it back, and go to your local NAPA and get one there.
LG

Well, Summit put another one in the mail this morning. If this one is junk, I'll try NAPA.
I'll follow up for the next poor guy that runs into a similar issue.