FC power steering died...help?

[Gregory OConnor]

Wonder if you can feel the pressure hose from the pump for a soft
section while running or look at the pullie key on the pump????? or a
valve problem in the steering independent of the pump.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> Sorry, I don't have a lot of ideas. You could check to see if the
fluid is circulating by either
> looking thru the dipstick hole or loosening the large bolt on the
center of the reservoir
> while the engine is running. Be warned that if it is circulating,
fluid will shoot out of the
> central bolt hole when it is removed.
> Perhaps a hose has collapsed internally, stopping the flow of fluid.
>
> Kerry
> 82 Fc 35
> Denver
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@>
wrote:
> >
> > OK...this was really strange.
> >
> > While driving today, my FC power steering gave up the ghost. No
> > strange noises, no belching of fluid, nothing...just no more
power
> > assist. The belt is still there, the resevoir is filled, no
busted
> > hoses, nothing. Can the pump just die like that? Am I missing
> > something?
> >
> > Thank God for that huge steering wheel
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 82 FC35RB
> > Memphis
> >
>