: I just put in a rebuilt power steering gear box
: from Napa into my 66 Dodge Dart. I noticed
: that I have some play in the steering wheel
: (about 4 inches total or 2 inches each side
: of center). I have a new Pitman arm and have
: just got it aligned properly. I would think
: the respose would be nearly instantaneous. I
: noticed that the worm shaft moves in and out
: slightly, resulting in the play mentioned
: above. Is this normal or do I need to do an
: adjustment to something? Also, I don't quite
: think I have my PS issues fully solved yet
: because it still seems pretty weak. Would a
: PS pump replacement be the next logical step
: given that the gear box does not seem to be
: getting enough fluid pressure?
:
: Tom

: I know this is going to sound kinda stupid to
: you, because the first time it was suggested
: to me that's what I thought.
: Look at your ps pump pulley. The belt should
: actually be taller than the sides of the
: groove. If it is not, you've got the wrong
: belt. For some reason, when you go to buy a
: ps belt for a Mopar, they always give you
: the narrower belt. The only thing I can
: figure is the narrower belt must be a common
: GM size. Anyway, it does make a difference.
: Of course, a goodly amount of tension is
: required on the belt, too. Anyway, that's
: the first place I'd look.