Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ackattack · 10-07-2008, 02:49 PM

You guys that swapped in gen 3 engines into your trucks, what did you do for radiator hoses and power steering hoses?

I'm running corvette accessories, so mine may be a little different than the truck or f-body accesories, but some help will get me started.

I camaro radiator hoses, and they're too small of diameter and too short to fit. I know I can make them fit, but wanted to see how some of you all overcame these issues.

Thanks

68 short step · 10-07-2008, 05:09 PM

on the PS hoses you'll be forced to make them, either by getting AN fitting and verios adaptors, or haveing a A/C hose repair shop make it for ya..(most do PS hoses too) ....as far as the rad hoses i assume you need the upper....what ive heard alot of people do is bend a clothes hanger to the shape and rummage through the parts store..

BlueJeep · 10-07-2008, 06:32 PM

The clothes hangar method works really well, I've done it countless times and usually end up happy. I end up coming home with 4-5 ones that I think are close, then return the ones I didn't use.

drman929 · 10-07-2008, 08:22 PM

I used the factory rad hoses, but I have a truck motor. On the PS, the return side is easy. But on the pressure, I used the factory 5.3 hose, cut it off, then crimped on a gates hydraulic fitting that screws into the steering box. I believe the part number is G25504-0607. Works great.

Ackattack · 10-07-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by drman929

I used the factory rad hoses, but I have a truck motor. On the PS, the return side is easy. But on the pressure, I used the factory 5.3 hose, cut it off, then crimped on a gates hydraulic fitting that screws into the steering box. I believe the part number is G25504-0607. Works great.

what do you mean the return side was easy....

BlueJeep · 10-07-2008, 10:45 PM

The return side is just a hose held on with hose clamps. Cut to the appropriate length and attach....easy.

shifty · 10-08-2008, 09:47 PM

i answered your PM on LS1 tech: Use the stock 68-72 low pressure power line - it just hose-clamps to the low pressure side of the pump resevoir.

For the high pressure side, get a high pressure F-body line, and a high pressure 68-72 truck line, measure for approximate length and have a hydraulic shop merge the two halves you need.

As for the radiator hoses, I just got the stainless steel bendy ones, I bought them at a cheapy shop online rather than paying a fortune for namebrand, didn't want to be using rubber hoses, too much of a pain.

Ford Assassin · 10-24-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by shifty

As for the radiator hoses, I just got the stainless steel bendy ones, I bought them at a cheapy shop online rather than paying a fortune for namebrand, didn't want to be using rubber hoses, too much of a pain.

Do you remember the site address?

Thanks!!

Ackattack · 10-09-2008, 12:26 PM

Maybe a stupid question, which port on the power steering gear box is the high pressure supply, and which one is the return?

drman929 · 10-09-2008, 06:53 PM

Pretty sure the bigger one is pressure, but it's been a few months since I've looked.

The fitting costs about $12.

boostat4500 · 10-11-2008, 12:05 AM

I screwed the stock steering line right into the reservoir on the 6.0L. Not sure if they are actually the same thread or not but it went in smooth and has never leaked. Just my .02

Custom 68 · 10-11-2008, 08:20 AM

yep I did what I think boost said I rmoved the fittings from the pump on my stock one and the 5.3 one and swapped them then just used my factory (stock) one from my truck
worked great 15,000 miles later no problems

10-07-2008, 02:49 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses You guys that swapped in gen 3 engines into your trucks, what did you do for radiator hoses and power steering hoses? I'm running corvette accessories, so mine may be a little different than the truck or f-body accesories, but some help will get me started. I camaro radiator hoses, and they're too small of diameter and too short to fit. I know I can make them fit, but wanted to see how some of you all overcame these issues. Thanks __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-07-2008, 05:09 PM	#2
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses on the PS hoses you'll be forced to make them, either by getting AN fitting and verios adaptors, or haveing a A/C hose repair shop make it for ya..(most do PS hoses too) ....as far as the rad hoses i assume you need the upper....what ive heard alot of people do is bend a clothes hanger to the shape and rummage through the parts store..

10-07-2008, 06:32 PM	#3
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses The clothes hangar method works really well, I've done it countless times and usually end up happy. I end up coming home with 4-5 ones that I think are close, then return the ones I didn't use. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

10-07-2008, 08:22 PM	#4
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses I used the factory rad hoses, but I have a truck motor. On the PS, the return side is easy. But on the pressure, I used the factory 5.3 hose, cut it off, then crimped on a gates hydraulic fitting that screws into the steering box. I believe the part number is G25504-0607. Works great.

10-07-2008, 10:45 PM	#6
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses The return side is just a hose held on with hose clamps. Cut to the appropriate length and attach....easy. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

10-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses i answered your PM on LS1 tech: Use the stock 68-72 low pressure power line - it just hose-clamps to the low pressure side of the pump resevoir. For the high pressure side, get a high pressure F-body line, and a high pressure 68-72 truck line, measure for approximate length and have a hydraulic shop merge the two halves you need. As for the radiator hoses, I just got the stainless steel bendy ones, I bought them at a cheapy shop online rather than paying a fortune for namebrand, didn't want to be using rubber hoses, too much of a pain. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-09-2008, 12:26 PM	#9
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses Maybe a stupid question, which port on the power steering gear box is the high pressure supply, and which one is the return? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-09-2008, 06:53 PM	#10
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses Pretty sure the bigger one is pressure, but it's been a few months since I've looked. The fitting costs about $12.

10-11-2008, 12:05 AM	#11
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses I screwed the stock steering line right into the reservoir on the 6.0L. Not sure if they are actually the same thread or not but it went in smooth and has never leaked. Just my .02 __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

10-11-2008, 08:20 AM	#12
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Gen III guys: power steering and radiator hoses yep I did what I think boost said I rmoved the fittings from the pump on my stock one and the 5.3 one and swapped them then just used my factory (stock) one from my truck worked great 15,000 miles later no problems __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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