88 Ranger Eng Swap PS INOP

[Diggerauditor]

Okay, my swap was done but I'm still working on the front suspension. The only problem I'm having is that the PS doesn't work. I filled all my fluids before I even started the eng. It was cold out so I thot that mb that was the problem, it wasn't. Still no PS and my fluid is frothy. I used PS fluid not ATF and turned the wheels stop to stop like you're supposed to but it doesn't look like I'm getting any fluid movement. Should I just drain it and start over or is there a way to figure out if the pump is actually bad, I got the motor from the jy with the PS still attached so no telling what condition it was in. Any ideas please feel free to chime in. Thanks.




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[averageguy]

How long did it run with you turning the wheel? I've had vehicles that were steered alot while being towed/pushed not running without the system ever being opened up and they get an air lock or something. After start up they had no power steering until they were driven a while. Trying it some more can't hurt because if the pump is junk you can't hurt it anyway. Good luck.