Big Block P/S Reservoir Hose??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregbr · 11-21-2004, 03:52 AM

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

OhioDan · 11-21-2004, 04:35 AM

"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?

Tx Firefighter · 11-21-2004, 08:15 AM

Look in the phone book under "hose" shops, or "hydraulic" shops. They will have the hose you need.

Harold Shepard · 11-21-2004, 10:44 AM

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.

gregbr · 11-23-2004, 01:27 AM

Thanks guys, I had no idea the heater hose would leak through. SURPRISE!!!

GMC Jim · 11-23-2004, 06:52 AM

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.

gregbr · 07-30-2007, 02:19 AM

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.

11-21-2004, 03:52 AM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	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 __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

11-21-2004, 04:35 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	"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? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-21-2004, 08:15 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Look in the phone book under "hose" shops, or "hydraulic" shops. They will have the hose you need. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-23-2004, 01:27 AM	#5
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Thanks guys, I had no idea the heater hose would leak through. SURPRISE!!! __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

11-23-2004, 06:52 AM	#6
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	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. __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

11-21-2004, 10:44 AM	#4
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	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.

07-30-2007, 02:19 AM	#7
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	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. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424



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