69Stanger408 82 Report post Posted June 12, 2018 Brand new crate engine start up with new TCI Rack & Pinion along with CVF Racing Saginaw pump w/remote reservoir. Within a minute power steering fluid started blowing out the vent cap of the remote reservoir. I double checked the hoses, no leaks and all connected to proper ports (high pressure/returns), bled the system by turning wheels lock to lock on jack stands about 10 times. Every time I start the engine this happens, needless to say I have a serpentine system so breaking in the engine w/o pump is not an option.Thoughts, anyone have a similar issue? Other than that the Holley Sniper EFI is great, crate engine start up within two seconds, nice idle...need to address the steering fluid issue so I can break the engine in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted June 12, 2018 Just a thought but do you have the lines reversed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unilec 57 Report post Posted June 12, 2018 I remember reading somewhere, that the pump rotation is important, maybe the wrong turning direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69Stanger408 82 Report post Posted June 12, 2018 8 hours ago, bigmal said: Just a thought but do you have the lines reversed? Nope, 6AN pressure out from pump to 9/16 lower port of rack. 5/8 return from upper port of rack to 6AN of remote reservoir. 10AN from remote reservoir (with baffle) to 10AN return side of pump. Remote reservoir is located above pump, straight line, unobstructed gravity route Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69Stanger408 82 Report post Posted June 12, 2018 3 hours ago, unilec said: I remember reading somewhere, that the pump rotation is important, maybe the wrong turning direction. Do not believe that is the issue as the entire front runner system was provided by CVF racing, all particular to the 351W with standard pulley direction (clockwise). They provided the AC compressor, alternator, Saginaw pump & reservoir, along with the pulleys and belt. Directions were followed and double checked...accessories and belt can only go on one way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted June 12, 2018 Should be turning the wright direction.. but is it??? Things can get mixed up. Take the belt off and spin the pump by hand...... you should be able to feel if its right or not... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69Stanger408 82 Report post Posted June 13, 2018 UPDATE - The baffle supplied with the remote reservoir was on the wrong port, needed to be on the return from the rack, not the out feed to the return of the pump. Swapped it over and it fixed the problem. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted June 13, 2018 That was a tricky one. Good find. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
