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treveiger · 08-31-2011, 02:16 PM

Well went in today for a new power steering hose an it wasn't the one I had so im trying to figure out if I have the same set up. Please post everything of your power steering set up so i can figure this out...... Thanks guys.
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longhorn70gmc · 08-31-2011, 02:56 PM

I don't have a picture, but on two of my trucks, the 70 and 72 Longhorns, GMC and Chevrolet here is how it looks.
My power steering fluid bottle is mounted on the passenger side fender toward the front in the little indent and the hose runs down to the power steering pump then the main line runs down to the power steering box then the return line runs back up to the pump. Normally when there is a leak it comes from the PS box, but you need to take the main line and return line off, inspect them and if they check out good, clean up the lines and PS Box and put them back together testing them all to see where the leak is actually coming from. Make sure the type of hose or rubber you use is a fuel compatible type rubber. The main line FROM THE PS Pump to the PS box already comes manufactured and speaks for itself. Good luck on this. One more thing, I have seen the PS bottle mounted on the driver side fender in other trucks in the past. It makes me think that GM had fun moving stuff around in the engine bays just to do something different on the assembly line.
To identify the line you need, try to look in the LMC parts catalog and it should show you one simular to the old one. The original one is shaped that way to allow clearance under the inside fender well. I went back and re read your post, sorry to be to talkative.
R/
Billy

oldblue1968chevy · 08-31-2011, 03:16 PM

This help? I dont think so but i'll throw it out there lol

treveiger · 08-31-2011, 03:48 PM

Thanks guys, it all helps, what I'm seeing is the PO welded a new hose end so I'm not sure what the old one looked like before an why he modded it. I'm wondering if he mixed an matched parts.
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**lolife99** · 08-31-2011, 04:10 PM

Are you using the original style "short" water pump?

Post '72 trucks with a "long" style water pump,... use a totally different P/S set-up.

treveiger · 08-31-2011, 04:36 PM

No mine is a short that I know lol
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treveiger · 08-31-2011, 04:41 PM

Here's a pic, what does the pressure hose look like?

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oldblue1968chevy · 08-31-2011, 05:56 PM

I had my pressure hose made up by carquest, it was perfect except that it was a tad too long...

treveiger · 08-31-2011, 06:00 PM

What do you mean made up? Like built? How much does something like that cost?
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treveiger · 08-31-2011, 06:01 PM

O an why did you get it made?
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longhorn70gmc · 08-31-2011, 06:28 PM

Here is what the return line looks like, it is the middle/little one. One end goes into the PS Box and the other end gets a hose that runs back to the PS Pump. The big one is an example of the main feed line from the PS Pump. The little line is a perfect example, but the bigger one comes in different shapes and sizes.

**oldgold70c10** · 08-31-2011, 07:37 PM

When I converted to power steering 4 years ago, the local NAPA did not have the pressure hose in stock, so they made one because they also make custom hydraulic hoses. It was cheaper for them to make it. Was about $15-20 if I remember right.

treveiger · 09-01-2011, 08:05 AM

I'm going out to work on it today ill try to get some picks up to see if there year correct.
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treveiger · 09-01-2011, 10:27 PM

Is this the correct year gear box? This is where's the problem I think.

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**oldgold70c10** · 09-02-2011, 10:16 PM

My making the parts store guy look things up research has told me that the power steering box is the same 68-75. Something changed in 76 (ratio?) and around 78 or 79 (roughly) they went to metric threads for the hoses. The boxes will look the same on the outside. Once you find out what kind of threads your box has got, you can have hoses made with the right threads at each end.

treveiger · 09-03-2011, 01:02 AM

The box has the o ring type seals from the 81 on up is what I figured. So I need to make a custom power steering hose and sense its a three day weekend I'm screwed until Tuesday

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08-31-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 Well went in today for a new power steering hose an it wasn't the one I had so im trying to figure out if I have the same set up. Please post everything of your power steering set up so i can figure this out...... Thanks guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

08-31-2011, 02:56 PM	#2
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 I don't have a picture, but on two of my trucks, the 70 and 72 Longhorns, GMC and Chevrolet here is how it looks. My power steering fluid bottle is mounted on the passenger side fender toward the front in the little indent and the hose runs down to the power steering pump then the main line runs down to the power steering box then the return line runs back up to the pump. Normally when there is a leak it comes from the PS box, but you need to take the main line and return line off, inspect them and if they check out good, clean up the lines and PS Box and put them back together testing them all to see where the leak is actually coming from. Make sure the type of hose or rubber you use is a fuel compatible type rubber. The main line FROM THE PS Pump to the PS box already comes manufactured and speaks for itself. Good luck on this. One more thing, I have seen the PS bottle mounted on the driver side fender in other trucks in the past. It makes me think that GM had fun moving stuff around in the engine bays just to do something different on the assembly line. To identify the line you need, try to look in the LMC parts catalog and it should show you one simular to the old one. The original one is shaped that way to allow clearance under the inside fender well. I went back and re read your post, sorry to be to talkative. R/ Billy __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

08-31-2011, 03:16 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 This help? I dont think so but i'll throw it out there lol Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-31-2011, 03:48 PM	#4
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 Thanks guys, it all helps, what I'm seeing is the PO welded a new hose end so I'm not sure what the old one looked like before an why he modded it. I'm wondering if he mixed an matched parts. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

08-31-2011, 04:10 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 Are you using the original style "short" water pump? Post '72 trucks with a "long" style water pump,... use a totally different P/S set-up. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-31-2011, 04:36 PM	#6
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 No mine is a short that I know lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

08-31-2011, 04:41 PM	#7
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 Here's a pic, what does the pressure hose look like? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

08-31-2011, 05:56 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 I had my pressure hose made up by carquest, it was perfect except that it was a tad too long... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-31-2011, 06:00 PM	#9
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 What do you mean made up? Like built? How much does something like that cost? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

08-31-2011, 06:01 PM	#10
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 O an why did you get it made? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

08-31-2011, 06:28 PM	#11
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 Here is what the return line looks like, it is the middle/little one. One end goes into the PS Box and the other end gets a hose that runs back to the PS Pump. The big one is an example of the main feed line from the PS Pump. The little line is a perfect example, but the bigger one comes in different shapes and sizes. Attached Images __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

08-31-2011, 07:37 PM	#12
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 When I converted to power steering 4 years ago, the local NAPA did not have the pressure hose in stock, so they made one because they also make custom hydraulic hoses. It was cheaper for them to make it. Was about $15-20 if I remember right. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

09-01-2011, 08:05 AM	#13
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 I'm going out to work on it today ill try to get some picks up to see if there year correct. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-01-2011, 10:27 PM	#14
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 Is this the correct year gear box? This is where's the problem I think. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-02-2011, 10:16 PM	#15
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 My making the parts store guy look things up research has told me that the power steering box is the same 68-75. Something changed in 76 (ratio?) and around 78 or 79 (roughly) they went to metric threads for the hoses. The boxes will look the same on the outside. Once you find out what kind of threads your box has got, you can have hoses made with the right threads at each end. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel



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09-03-2011, 01:02 AM	#16
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can i see you power steering pictures for a 69 The box has the o ring type seals from the 81 on up is what I figured. So I need to make a custom power steering hose and sense its a three day weekend I'm screwed until Tuesday . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

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