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zuma72

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I have a 1986 140 i just purchased. My first I/O when I started it noticed a leak it was oil cooler replaced put power steering fluid in and started motor. I was wondering if you take fill cap off with motor running should i see fluid moving in res?
 
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84EdH

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Re: power steering

Not really the action happens deeper. If you want to know if the pump works, turn the steering wheel. Check fluid level after turning wheel back and forth
 
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zuma72

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Re: power steering

should the fluid go up or down also do i need to bleed the line if they have air? and if so how do I bleed
 
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Re: power steering

Bleeding (air purging) is simply done by turning the steering wheel from lock to lock a few times with the engine running.... And no, the fluid should not go up and down. If the light is good, you might see it a slight swirling in the reservoir, that's about all.

Chris...
 
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