hard steering

sorry the vehicle is a 84 hj60 cruiser

John,

As it's a 60 series, I'd say Athol's is right, might need new pulley on the P/S pump.

You can get stuff called CRC Belt Grip that does a good job to stop squeaking, or loose belts. Maybe put a new belt on before your trip, and keep the old one for a spare. They are a lot different to the other belts on that vehicle.....a much bigger section, something like a "B" section belt or bigger. Take note of Muz's advice, you might even be able to get slightly bigger section belt, to make up for any wear in the pulleys.

Probably back in early '90's, we had a wagon like yours, and travelling down the New England H'way, on an Easter Saturday, when there's a noise, and the steering locks up..........broken p/s belt. Went to Tamworth Toyota dealer, but only one bloke there, 'n spare parts are closed. Tried elsewhere and no luck. :-(

Limped down the highway to Singleton, then Putty Road to Blue Mountains, all with this Arnstrong Steering. Built like Arnie Schwarzthingy by the time we got there. :--)

Bob

thanks for the info about metric and imperial belts i did not no that.

john.

Gday John
I am trying to find the angles in my old school notes. If and when ill send them to you. Just part of a job i had many years ago running conveyor belts and gearboxes.

thanks for trying i will wait and see if you find your notes.

Searching on Ebay, one add suggests the p/s belt for a 2H is a 15A0865.

Suppose it's a few years ago since I eye-balled one, but would have thought they were a bigger section than that?

Bob

thanks bob i will look on the belt see if it is the same number.
john.

thanks Ron i will get the gates belts and also have a look at the pump it could be a combination of both thanks for your help.
john.