help id power steering box fittings

[long69]

need a little help in identifying which/what fitting this box uses. i bought this off ebay long time ago. after i got the pressure hose for what i thought it needed, i discovered that the inverted flare inserts were missing? but maybe not. might be a later model o ring type? the hose fittings i bought (69 ) do screw in and seem to be standard thread. it is a quick ratio unit. i thought i was getting a direct bolt in, oh well. all is not lost as i have found adapter fitting that may fit but i don't want to spent even chump change on a chance, i must know for sure. i used to have money but times are now rough.




ps: i got this box for a song and i'm not too bummed if it turns out to be a waste.

[OhOneWS6]

Looks like the later model metric fittings to me. I'm no expert though. If it is a metric box You could either get adapters from NAPA or get later model hoses. When I researched this before not everyone has success with the adapters. If you do the hoses you need the metric fitting on the back of the pump too.

[long69]

thanks for the reply. i guess i might take a shot on a flare adapter insert like this
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/O-Ring...ter,24682.html

[hchad18]

The adapters worked for me. And the threads are so close that the old hoses still work.

[long69]

it seems there are o-ring fittings (threads) in both std and metric. the switch being made sometime in the mid 80's . disclaimer: this is what they told me.
there also MIGHT be a difference in the inserts themselves also- metric or standard.

i bought some inserts from:
lee manufacturing in sun valley ca. you can google it if necessary. they don't seem to have online ordering but you can call to order. they don't mind, i did ask. i picked mine up. cheaper than the other link.

[OhOneWS6]

Post up how it works out when you get done if you don't mind.

[Classic Heartbeat]

This is one reason that I have Red Head steering gears build our quick ratio gears. We us the original housings and input shafts so they are direct bolt in, no adapters or modifications needed. WES