BB power steering question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71BB_LWB · 07-02-2005, 01:40 PM

What type of hose should I use for the remote reservoir, I used heater hose for a temp fix and after about 2 weeks is already weeping.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan

Bill72BB · 07-02-2005, 03:02 PM

This was discussed awhile back and as I remember it ,Heater hose was the hose of choice .
If it's any consulation mine weep also.

bagged91 · 07-02-2005, 05:58 PM

I asked one of the Chevelle parts guys what they use and they told me heater hose also... I'm not too fond of the idear myself. Has anyone checked into the 'vette realm to see what they use????

Harold Shepard · 07-02-2005, 06:47 PM

Gates makes pS hose that will work on the system (I have it on mine). Go to local parts store and have them pull the gates catalog and the hose is located in the back - I think it can be gotten in 3 foot lengths. Harold

tomatocity · 07-02-2005, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold Shepard

Gates makes pS hose that will work on the system (I have it on mine). Go to local parts store and have them pull the gates catalog and the hose is located in the back - I think it can be gotten in 3 foot lengths. Harold

If this does not work for you find a business taht makes hoses. In Sacramento there is Sacramento Rubber. In Reno there is a place but I can't remember what ther ename is. Both of these places will make what you need and they know there rubber. I had a fuel line made for a friends 1947 Studebaker while in Reno two years ago. Perfect. I had power steering hoses made for my 62 Impala SS. Perfect, but I never started the car after I had them made.

mr402 · 07-03-2005, 12:13 AM

When I replaced mine I went to a big rig parts house. They have oil rated hoses that size. I've had that hose in place for over 10 years now. No weeping or other problems.

71BB_LWB · 07-03-2005, 09:39 AM

Great ideas guys! I will look into them.
Thank you very much,
Dan

GasHog396 · 07-08-2005, 10:47 AM

My solution to the problem was vinyl tubing, which can be found at Home Depot or Lowes. I've been running it for about 5 years now with no problems. The heat hasn't seem to bother it, as the tubing is still as plyable as the day I put it on. Just in case tho, I keep a 4' piece under the seat with extra Dextron. It doesn't weep like heater hose. Cool thing is, being clear, you can see if the fluid is low everytime you pop the hood open, and its $CHEAP$. If you don't like the looks of it, you can alway wrap heater hose around the outside of it.

07-02-2005, 01:40 PM	#1
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	BB power steering question What type of hose should I use for the remote reservoir, I used heater hose for a temp fix and after about 2 weeks is already weeping. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks, Dan

07-02-2005, 03:02 PM	#2
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	This was discussed awhile back and as I remember it ,Heater hose was the hose of choice . If it's any consulation mine weep also. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-02-2005, 05:58 PM	#3
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I asked one of the Chevelle parts guys what they use and they told me heater hose also... I'm not too fond of the idear myself. Has anyone checked into the 'vette realm to see what they use???? __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

07-03-2005, 12:13 AM	#6
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	When I replaced mine I went to a big rig parts house. They have oil rated hoses that size. I've had that hose in place for over 10 years now. No weeping or other problems. __________________ Enjoying life again. Time to get those big blocks rolling.

07-08-2005, 10:47 AM	#8
GasHog396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ponder, TX Posts: 33	My solution to the problem was vinyl tubing, which can be found at Home Depot or Lowes. I've been running it for about 5 years now with no problems. The heat hasn't seem to bother it, as the tubing is still as plyable as the day I put it on. Just in case tho, I keep a 4' piece under the seat with extra Dextron. It doesn't weep like heater hose. Cool thing is, being clear, you can see if the fluid is low everytime you pop the hood open, and its $CHEAP$. If you don't like the looks of it, you can alway wrap heater hose around the outside of it. __________________ '67 1/2 Ton Short Bed / 396 cid / AC w-R134a / 5 Lug Leaf spring rear axel / 5 Lug Frt Disk Brake Conversion '97 Trans Am - Black / LT-1 / K&N FIPK Cold Air Kit / Hooker Cat-Back Exhaust / 160 Thermostat '02 Buick Regal GS / Bone Stock

07-02-2005, 06:47 PM	#4
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	Gates makes pS hose that will work on the system (I have it on mine). Go to local parts store and have them pull the gates catalog and the hose is located in the back - I think it can be gotten in 3 foot lengths. Harold

07-03-2005, 09:39 AM	#7
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	Great ideas guys! I will look into them. Thank you very much, Dan



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.