# Loss of power steering in converted 1951 chevy truck **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 12, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880 "2015-08-12T18:23:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![looneycb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/67e7ee/32.png) [@looneycb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/looneycb)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880/1 "2015-08-12T18:23:28Z")
I have a 1951 chevy p/u. it has the front suspension, engine (305 SBC), th350 transmission and rear end from a 1977 camaro. I recently installed a complete serpentine conversion kit (Genuine GM part #12497698). The issue I am having is that I have a loss of power steering at low speeds and from a complete stop. I have performed several bleeding procedures with no change. I worked fine before the change over. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880/2 "2015-08-12T18:33:29Z")
Re check the belt tension and routing. And I recall incorrect belt specifications from GM over the years that resulted in a great many problems. Your belt may be the wrong one regardless what ‘the book’ says. ---
**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880/3 "2015-08-12T18:41:25Z")
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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880/4 "2015-08-12T19:24:24Z")
Is it possible that the pulley ratios are insufficient to spin the pump adequately to supply sufficient pressure to operate the PS system. ---
**Author:** ![MY\_2\_CENTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/22d042/32.png) [@MY\_2\_CENTS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MY_2_CENTS)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2015, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880/5 "2015-08-13T00:16:18Z")
@“the same mountainbike” - You beat me to it. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880/6 "2015-08-13T02:36:45Z")
Let’s hope we’re right.