Recent content by nathan475

I had another account that I started back in 2012 when I bought the truck. Then I lost my password and changed my email when I switched internet providers so I set up a new account. I only used the forum when I needed help with repairs or when I did something worth posting about which was the...

After going over the new website I noticed that I had to subscribe as a premium member to post a classified ad. So the problem was solved. Thank you.

I've been a member here since 2012 and I went to put my 1986 M1009 up for sale in the classified section and it said that I have insufficient posts and I can't post my truck there for sale. The truck is halfway rebuilt and has a boatload of spare parts. How do I correct the problem?

WE can't tell by the picture. Pay attention to how the belt sits in the grooves of the pulley. If the power steering belt isn't sitting evenly in the groove you might have to adjust it with the pulley removal tool. I'm still having problems with mine. Good luck.

Thank you for the warning. I was only going to loosen it slightly. If I do it that way I'll make sure that the engine is off. I'll study the matter more intensely tomorrow before I create a new problem to deal with. Hopefully letting it sit overnight will do the trick. Thanks

Thank you for the reply. Once I recover I'll get back on it tomorrow. If I still have a problem I was thinking about loosening up the line that goes into the steering gear box to see if I can bleed air out of a loose but still threaded connection. I'll check the manuals tomorrow before I get...

I'm dealing with the same problem. I replaced the pump, repainted the housing and the bracket, and installed the same double slot pulley from a Chevy Van that you did along with a shorter belt. I have breaks but only intermittent power steering, and a lot of squealing. My mechanic buddy told me...