Power Steering Posts
Build Introduction: 1971 Protouring Chevelle
We've been overdue for a Turn One shop build. When we first started kicking around the idea, deciding on a pro touring car was practically a no-brainer.
Autocross is one of the perfect hobby/sport avenues for car enthusiasts. It's easy to get started in; there is a wide variety of event...
Power Steering FAQ
We’ve compiled some of the most common questions we receive regarding power steering systems or components. Do you have a question not answered here? Send us an email using our Contact Form, and we’ll help provide you with the best information possible!
What is different about a Turn One pump compared...
Why the Flow Control Spring Shouldn’t Be Cut
As we covered in the article "Debunking the Shim Kit Theory," the fix to light or twitchy steering is not adjusting the pressure of the power steering pump, but rather adjusting the flow. Another myth surrounding the power steering pump pressure is cutting the flow control spring. Just like the shim...
Debunking the Shim Kit Theory
Have you ever experienced light steering effort or "twitchy" steering that seemed too sensitive? At some point or another, you probably have. Somewhere along the line, a rumor started that the fix to this dilemma is to use a shim kit on the pressure relief valve to lower pressure in...
The Cause Behind Rack Leakage
Recently, we have seen an increase in customers sending in their power steering rack and pinions for rebuilding due to seal leakage. The most common cause of rack and pinion seal leakage is excessive fluid temperature. Heat is an enemy of almost every automotive system, and this is no different with the...
Understanding Pressure vs. Flow
There are a lot of myths surrounding power steering and its functions. Most of these myths are concerning pressure and flow rate settings within the power steering system. In this article, we discuss power steering pressure and flow rate and their respective functions.
There are two distinct functions that the power steering pump is...