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basketcase · 09-12-2008, 12:32 PM

It seems like every one of these trucks I look at has different p/s lines. I ordered a new pressure line from NAPA and installed it and used one of 3 pumps I had; all with different reservoir return line tubes. None of these would point away from the frame enough to make me comfortable with the clearance. I think they were 6 cylinder or big truck pumps. So I swapped on a NOS '74 Corvette reservoir that I had that pointed straight dow. Using the hard line I had with the truck that went over the frame and curved down I connected a new piece of return hose and all was well in the clearance department.

Then I started worrying if the lines would vibrate loose on the box and turn enough to let the return line get into the pulley. I ordered a 3/8 double clamp from Summit (Earl's 167206ERL) that fit the o.d. of the lines perfectly. Once clamped on, the lines are triangulated and even if they come loose they can't move fore or aft.

Tom

bagged69c10 · 09-12-2008, 05:42 PM

Looks cool. I had a helluva time trying to find the proper lines for mine.

*72lb4x4* · 09-12-2008, 10:21 PM

That looks great. I have the high pressure line and return stub sitting in the living room waiting for ambition to put them on. I've been wondering about the clamp.

After I put them on, I'll have to work on the new inner fender to get it installed, then the other, etc, etc...

I tried to get a rebuilt PS pump and res, but since my truck is a mix and match thing, I wound up with a bare pump and cleaned up my old can.

Mr79C10 · 09-13-2008, 06:20 AM

Looks great man!!!
I will be adding power steering to my 79 here soon. And when I go see other Chevy's I too see different set ups. I dig the clamp install too!!

LMDGUY · 09-13-2008, 11:47 AM

nice..

Painter D · 09-13-2008, 12:18 PM

Thanks for sharing!

basketcase · 09-15-2008, 05:46 PM

It sounds like a few of us have the same problems. The guy I got my truck from bought it engineless and gathered parts from various junk yard and parts trucks for it. It's been a mix/match and modify all the way through. I may end up doing some inner fender modifying too.

Tom

72BlckButy · 09-15-2008, 09:11 PM

Great idea... thanks for sharing!

09-12-2008, 12:32 PM	#1
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 628	Power Steering Line Trick It seems like every one of these trucks I look at has different p/s lines. I ordered a new pressure line from NAPA and installed it and used one of 3 pumps I had; all with different reservoir return line tubes. None of these would point away from the frame enough to make me comfortable with the clearance. I think they were 6 cylinder or big truck pumps. So I swapped on a NOS '74 Corvette reservoir that I had that pointed straight dow. Using the hard line I had with the truck that went over the frame and curved down I connected a new piece of return hose and all was well in the clearance department. Then I started worrying if the lines would vibrate loose on the box and turn enough to let the return line get into the pulley. I ordered a 3/8 double clamp from Summit (Earl's 167206ERL) that fit the o.d. of the lines perfectly. Once clamped on, the lines are triangulated and even if they come loose they can't move fore or aft. Tom Attached Images __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project Last edited by basketcase; 09-12-2008 at 12:34 PM.

09-12-2008, 05:42 PM	#2
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Power Steering Line Trick Looks cool. I had a helluva time trying to find the proper lines for mine. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

09-12-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Power Steering Line Trick That looks great. I have the high pressure line and return stub sitting in the living room waiting for ambition to put them on. I've been wondering about the clamp. After I put them on, I'll have to work on the new inner fender to get it installed, then the other, etc, etc... I tried to get a rebuilt PS pump and res, but since my truck is a mix and match thing, I wound up with a bare pump and cleaned up my old can. Last edited by 72lb4x4; 09-12-2008 at 10:25 PM.

09-13-2008, 06:20 AM	#4
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Power Steering Line Trick Looks great man!!! I will be adding power steering to my 79 here soon. And when I go see other Chevy's I too see different set ups. I dig the clamp install too!! __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

09-13-2008, 11:47 AM	#5
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Power Steering Line Trick nice.. __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

09-13-2008, 12:18 PM	#6
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Power Steering Line Trick Thanks for sharing!

09-15-2008, 05:46 PM	#7
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 628	Re: Power Steering Line Trick It sounds like a few of us have the same problems. The guy I got my truck from bought it engineless and gathered parts from various junk yard and parts trucks for it. It's been a mix/match and modify all the way through. I may end up doing some inner fender modifying too. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project Last edited by basketcase; 09-15-2008 at 05:49 PM.

09-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Power Steering Line Trick Great idea... thanks for sharing! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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