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dubie · 05-03-2005, 10:27 AM

I have a pump and box to install on my 72 but have a hose question. The pump is an 82 and the box is a 72, what should I be asking for at the parts counter? Are the boxes the same from 72-82? or should I just have a hose shop make me a pair?

Bamm · 05-03-2005, 10:46 AM

Hey Dubie, i've got a power steering hose i'll give you if you want it. It's brand new, still has the tag on it from NAPA. Might save you $20-$25 bucks or so. pm me with your address if you think you might want it........Jerry

neonlarry · 05-03-2005, 02:46 PM

If the 82 has a metric fitting (I'm not sure when they changed) and you have a 72 box you can swap the fitting on the box and use 72 hose.

**Palf70Step** · 05-03-2005, 08:23 PM

Dubie
I tried glancing through the FAQs, but could not find the thread. I remember, I believe TX Firefighter, talking about some metric to SAE thread adapters to make a new style box (metric) hook to old style pump and lines, so in my mind it should work with the pieces reversed.

You could go new style lines to old pump or old style lines at box, with adapters to the new pump (I think I would go that way).

longhorn71 · 05-04-2005, 01:12 AM

Tim make sure the box is in fact metric.the 84 truck i took the box out of had standard S.A.E threads.You never know the box mighthave been older then the 84 truck it was on too.

68w/sbc406 · 05-04-2005, 01:33 AM

i agree to check if it is SAE or metric. the part that screws into the back of the PS pump that the hose screws into will screw out and if you have an older pump that is SAE threads take that same part off and screw it in. while you have the pump out i would throw a seal kit at it. its easy and you can get the kit at the dealership. just dont put it back together till you are DONE cause it doesnt come back apart easily with the new O ring. ask me how i know

05-03-2005, 10:27 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	power steering hoses I have a pump and box to install on my 72 but have a hose question. The pump is an 82 and the box is a 72, what should I be asking for at the parts counter? Are the boxes the same from 72-82? or should I just have a hose shop make me a pair? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

05-03-2005, 10:46 AM	#2
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Hey Dubie, i've got a power steering hose i'll give you if you want it. It's brand new, still has the tag on it from NAPA. Might save you $20-$25 bucks or so. pm me with your address if you think you might want it........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-03-2005, 02:46 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	If the 82 has a metric fitting (I'm not sure when they changed) and you have a 72 box you can swap the fitting on the box and use 72 hose. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-03-2005, 08:23 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Dubie I tried glancing through the FAQs, but could not find the thread. I remember, I believe TX Firefighter, talking about some metric to SAE thread adapters to make a new style box (metric) hook to old style pump and lines, so in my mind it should work with the pieces reversed. You could go new style lines to old pump or old style lines at box, with adapters to the new pump (I think I would go that way). __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 05-03-2005 at 08:24 PM.

05-04-2005, 01:33 AM	#6
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i agree to check if it is SAE or metric. the part that screws into the back of the PS pump that the hose screws into will screw out and if you have an older pump that is SAE threads take that same part off and screw it in. while you have the pump out i would throw a seal kit at it. its easy and you can get the kit at the dealership. just dont put it back together till you are DONE cause it doesnt come back apart easily with the new O ring. ask me how i know __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-04-2005, 01:12 AM	#5
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Tim make sure the box is in fact metric.the 84 truck i took the box out of had standard S.A.E threads.You never know the box mighthave been older then the 84 truck it was on too.



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