Power steering hoses

[robo]

Anyone convert to power steering run into clearance issues of lines hitting the bottom of crossmember for radiator? My box is bolted up, but I can't fit screw in male fittings b/c they're hitting that crossmember. Does it need to be cut out and moved out of the way? I tried Napa & Boregeson, but I can't get fittings that are like 1" shorter.

[Binford]

Can't custom-order the hoses? Or is it even the hoses that are the problem?

(I'm pretty much lost without pictures!)

[randyscycle]

I used a pressure hose to fit a 1978 C20 chevy pickup with a 454 engine. It comes out of the box at a 90 degree angle and clears the frame member fine.

For the return I just used a 90 degree fitting and regular return hose to the pump.

All of it didn't matter later anyway, as I removed the frame members to lower my radiator and center it on the fan.

[robo]

I'll have to try that chevy c20 pressure hose. That would be easier/cleaner than pulling out the radiator and cutting the cross support. Sounds like I don't need to be too fussy on return line b/c it doesn't have the pressure to really leak.

I thought for sure Borgeson would have something. They're by me in Torrington and do all kinds of custom steering for hot-rods and sell through Summit and the internet. What a hose job (no pun intended)!

[compexp]

I used a 90* fitting as well - the leak I have is from the PS pump shaking back and forth because with headers, I couldn't use the brace to the head.

[gimpyrobb]

I couldn't use the brace to the head.

What are you talking about Rich?

[airborne]

Had same problem, bent it up, cut part of it away. My hose fit a CJ, I think.

[fisherman]

My hoses are for a J truck. A touch more bending and I was able to make them work. I wanted to keep the crossmembers. You can have a custom hose made up at any place that does hydraulic lines.

[compexp]

The stock ps pump mount on an sbc has a brace from the number 2 exhaust port area to the back of the pump. That brace "straddles" the exhaust manifold and uses the manifold bolts. Since I changed to headers, my brace wouldn't fit, and I haven't fabbed one up yet.

So, I mark my territory!

What are you talking about Rich?