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4tiresngas · 02-26-2005, 08:15 PM

I have a 69 SWB that the PO installed power steering on. He obviosly did not run the lines correctly, because he cut up the inner fender. Can someone tell me how they are supposed to be ran ...or even better, show me a pic? Thanks.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-26-2005, 08:29 PM

Here is a pic of the lines attached to the frame. I think that is where you are having your problem since the PO cut the liner for clearance.

Jim

skokie · 02-26-2005, 08:44 PM

Jim
Where did you get that clip to hold the power steering lines down? I need one of those..

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-26-2005, 08:54 PM

The clips are factory. The mid 70's trucks have them also. If you cannot locate one, let me know and I will dig thru my treasures to see if I have an extra one.

Jim

skokie · 02-26-2005, 08:58 PM

Thanks again Jim. I got some cleaning to do around that area tonight so I will pm you and let you know.

4tiresngas · 02-26-2005, 09:31 PM

Okay, so mine does not quite look like that. I could use one of those clips also. Autozone told me they could order me lines for it. I just wonder if they are actually bent correctly or if they are just close so they can be used on various models.

Brainchild · 02-26-2005, 09:40 PM

The new lines should fit correctly,that looks like the PO just yanked some lines off something and made them fit.
Obviously a member of the "Whatever Works" club

Bob Moore · 02-26-2005, 10:05 PM

It almost looks like the pressure line is mounted backwards. It just might lay down on the frame correctly if you undo the pump end and loosen the box end. The line should lay down like the earlier picture.

I had a problem with the lip of the inner fender grinding almost through the metal line. A little snip snip and fold the lip cured the problem.

Good luck - Bob

Tx Firefighter · 02-27-2005, 08:29 AM

You're going to be disapointed when they order you the lines. The pressure line will be fine. The return line is a piece of hose and a couple of clamps. They expect you to already have the steel end with the fitting from your old line. You have to source the return line end from somewhere else.

purple gas · 02-27-2005, 03:57 PM

As a member of the "whatever works club" I'm running a PS pump & lines from a 77 van. It works but it don't look right. What I do know from scouring the wreckers is there's a LOT of variations of lines out there, especially the steel parts. Good luck on your quest for the right parts.

02-26-2005, 08:15 PM	#1
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Power Steering Lines I have a 69 SWB that the PO installed power steering on. He obviosly did not run the lines correctly, because he cut up the inner fender. Can someone tell me how they are supposed to be ran ...or even better, show me a pic? Thanks. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

02-26-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here is a pic of the lines attached to the frame. I think that is where you are having your problem since the PO cut the liner for clearance. Jim Attached Images

02-26-2005, 08:44 PM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Jim Where did you get that clip to hold the power steering lines down? I need one of those.. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-26-2005, 08:58 PM	#5
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Thanks again Jim. I got some cleaning to do around that area tonight so I will pm you and let you know. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-26-2005, 09:31 PM	#6
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Okay, so mine does not quite look like that. I could use one of those clips also. Autozone told me they could order me lines for it. I just wonder if they are actually bent correctly or if they are just close so they can be used on various models. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

02-26-2005, 08:54 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The clips are factory. The mid 70's trucks have them also. If you cannot locate one, let me know and I will dig thru my treasures to see if I have an extra one. Jim

02-26-2005, 09:40 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	The new lines should fit correctly,that looks like the PO just yanked some lines off something and made them fit. Obviously a member of the "Whatever Works" club __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

02-26-2005, 10:05 PM	#8
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	It almost looks like the pressure line is mounted backwards. It just might lay down on the frame correctly if you undo the pump end and loosen the box end. The line should lay down like the earlier picture. I had a problem with the lip of the inner fender grinding almost through the metal line. A little snip snip and fold the lip cured the problem. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

02-27-2005, 08:29 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You're going to be disapointed when they order you the lines. The pressure line will be fine. The return line is a piece of hose and a couple of clamps. They expect you to already have the steel end with the fitting from your old line. You have to source the return line end from somewhere else. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-27-2005, 03:57 PM	#10
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	As a member of the "whatever works club" I'm running a PS pump & lines from a 77 van. It works but it don't look right. What I do know from scouring the wreckers is there's a LOT of variations of lines out there, especially the steel parts. Good luck on your quest for the right parts. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.



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