Hard steering only on left turns; 1959 DeSoto
Nick Nichols
Posted 2015-05-25 7:21 PM (#479389)
Subject: Hard steering only on left turns; 1959 DeSoto


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On my 59 DeSoto Firesweep the power steering is not working very well when turning left. The problem came on all of a sudden. It's worse at very slow speeds when trying to park. Any info greatly appreciated. Nick
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Ray
Posted 2015-05-25 11:59 PM (#479405 - in reply to #479389)
Subject: RE: Hard steering only on left turns; 1959 DeSoto


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Very rare far-right conservative vehicle.

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58coupe
Posted 2015-05-26 9:42 AM (#479438 - in reply to #479389)
Subject: Re: Hard steering only on left turns; 1959 DeSoto



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wizard
Posted 2015-05-26 10:46 AM (#479449 - in reply to #479389)
Subject: Re: Hard steering only on left turns; 1959 DeSoto



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Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island		Hi Nick - here's the trouble shooting

17. LACK OF ASSISTANCE (One Direction)
a. Oil leaking past worm shaft oil seal ring or
throttle " 0 " ring.
b. Broken or worn r i n g on worm piston.
c. Piston end plug loose.
d. Reaction seal missing.
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