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Big Block P/S Reservoir Hose???
What is the best type hose to use for the remote reservoir on the big block? I used a 3/4" heater hose, and after about 1 year the fluid has started seeping thru all over. Any ideas?? Greg
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"Do Not" use heater hose for any kind of petroleum products. It deteriorates after a period of time, and is almost as bad as using a garden hose. Try and find some "Push-Lok" hose. Works great for about any kind of hoses you'll find on a truck. Hope this helps?
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Look in the phone book under "hose" shops, or "hydraulic" shops. They will have the hose you need.
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Gates offers pw steering hose that is correct for you bb. You need to find a parts person willing to look for you but it is listed in the gates catalog. I got mine when I worked in parts store.
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Thanks guys, I had no idea the heater hose would leak through. SURPRISE!!!
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I used a short piece of clear vinyl tubing; has worked fine for last 10 years....and a side benefit; a quick glance will tell if there is adequate fluid in the reservoir. The temperature has not been factor as far as long life...Normal temp range for flexible vinyl tubing is -25 to 140 degrees F.
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Re: Big Block P/S Reservoir Hose???
Finally got around to fixing this. Gates has a 3/4" hose similar to heater hose that is rated for transmission fluid. It is listed as Gates # 349990 power steering return hose, it's 10 feet long in a box. I had to order it, but it's the right hose.....cost about $10 total.
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