Custom Power Steering Lines

[mikester]

Well, the answer to my question about thread size was answered in my other post from the other day. The fittings are metric. Now another possible issue. When I had the two lines made for the 81 the flare fittings look like this. Easy to mock up and have made. They look like they belong there.



I went back to the same place to see what they have for O ring fittings and this is pretty much it. The guy said these get the lines crimped on the tube so it would kinda look like OEM. These fittings were $15 each. Right thread size but I know I got bent over on the price. I havent tried one in the pump yet but Im assuming a 90 will be the correct one at both ends of the pressure line. Im curious about how the lines get crimped since they have the bulb on the ends.



Im not sure about a few things. Since the return line coming out of the pump is pointing up instead of down like the one in the 81 should I buy a straight or 45 degree instead of the 90 and just run the line in an arch ?



And what about the pressure line ? Go towards the front like I have in the coupe and come up from under the pump ? What about taking a shorter route and going under the return line right to the pump kinda like this ? Not sure if I'll be able to clear everything with the 90 this way. Plus I have no idea how long the crimp connector/fitting will be. Anyone out there have lines like this made ? Any pictures of what they look like ?? It would be a big help.

 

[565bbchevy]

Maybe take the pump off and cut part of the return line off so it aims closer to where you want it or a more workable angle and then re flare it.

 

[GroceryGetter83]

Where did you get the fittings?

 

[mikester]

Where did you get the fittings?

I bought them at an old school auto parts about 40 minutes from where I live. Two old guys own it and their father owned it before them. Creaky wood floors, a basement and another building full of parts. They have rows of cabinets behind the counter with drawers full of brass fittings. Stuff you would never find at a chain store. Theyre not cheap but they have neat stuff. I bought a set of severe duty Raybestos brake shoes for the Moser rear and they had them in stock. Made in the US. They also crimp terminals on heavy cable.
Plus theyre an FFL dealer for gun transfers. Both brothers have the same political views that I have so its usually an hour talking after a 5 minute transaction. LOL
I think everybody on Long Island must know of Mars Auto Parts.

 

[scoti]

Not sure if this helps but I purchased & used fittings from Concept One Pulleys. They had various size fitting ends & a self crimp set-up so you make you own. I did this on my dually when I swapped over to a SBC serpentine set-up for the big-block:

All Power Steering Hose Kits

igh quality hose kits with reusable style hose ends, adapter fittings, and either a black AQP® hose with an abrasion resistant fabric cover or a stainless steel braided Teflon® high pressure power steering hose. Hose ends are AN style. Adapter fittings are AN style on one end and have various...

www.c1pulleys.com

The lines have been on the truck for 5yrs now (about 7500 miles) w/no issues.

 

[mikester]

Not sure if this helps but I purchased & used fittings from Concept One Pulleys. They had various size fitting ends & a self crimp set-up so you make you own. I did this on my dually when I swapped over to a SBC serpentine set-up for the big-block:

All Power Steering Hose Kits

igh quality hose kits with reusable style hose ends, adapter fittings, and either a black AQP® hose with an abrasion resistant fabric cover or a stainless steel braided Teflon® high pressure power steering hose. Hose ends are AN style. Adapter fittings are AN style on one end and have various...

www.c1pulleys.com

The lines have been on the truck for 5yrs now (about 7500 miles) w/no issues.

Thanks for posting that but the lines on my 81 cost way less and all I had to do was spend 30 minutes mocking up the lines and marking the hose/fittings with a sharpie. The rides to the shop and back home took twice as long.

 

[scoti]

Thanks for posting that but the lines on my 81 cost way less and all I had to do was spend 30 minutes mocking up the lines and marking the hose/fittings with a sharpie. The rides to the shop and back home took twice as long.

No prob. Just another option for those it better suits their needs.