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silkyslim · 11-10-2008, 09:02 PM

I was hoping someone here could help me with this power steering leak.

I've changed out my pump and gearbox on a 69 C10. I seem to have a leak at the gearbox where the low pressure hose fitting goes into the gearbox. It appears as if fluid is coming up between the compression nut and the tubing. If I try and continue to tighten the compression nut, the threads on the nut will strip (I've gone through several fittings). I'm starting to think something may be wrong with the gearbox, but not sure. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

1968SWBBigBlock · 11-10-2008, 10:31 PM

Pull the gear box and check the fitting - It may have been cross threaded and needs to be repaired

silkyslim · 11-11-2008, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the response. Guess I'll try and get it done this weekend.

11-10-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
silkyslim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 13	Help With Power Steering Leak I was hoping someone here could help me with this power steering leak. I've changed out my pump and gearbox on a 69 C10. I seem to have a leak at the gearbox where the low pressure hose fitting goes into the gearbox. It appears as if fluid is coming up between the compression nut and the tubing. If I try and continue to tighten the compression nut, the threads on the nut will strip (I've gone through several fittings). I'm starting to think something may be wrong with the gearbox, but not sure. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

11-10-2008, 10:31 PM	#2
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Help With Power Steering Leak Pull the gear box and check the fitting - It may have been cross threaded and needs to be repaired __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

11-11-2008, 01:07 AM	#3
silkyslim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 13	Re: Help With Power Steering Leak Thanks for the response. Guess I'll try and get it done this weekend.

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