Converting flare fittings to o-ring fittings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Russell · 04-02-2005, 01:46 AM

hey guys!

Is there an adapter out there that will convert a flare fitting to a chevy style o-ring fitting? I've got a steering box on my 4x4 frame with flare fittings, but I want to run my serp power steering pump, and it has o-ring fittings (I think they are named saginaw fittings?)

jimfulco · 04-03-2005, 02:24 AM

Lee Steering has them. I don't think they have a website, but here's their phone number:

Lee Manufacturing Co.
11661 Pendleton St.
Sun Valley, CA
818/768-0371

Lynx · 04-03-2005, 09:39 PM

Id try local first just incase. Try a place like Gregs distributors (they supply all the fittings for the Vinmars at work)

SanitysBane · 04-03-2005, 10:18 PM

The fitting on the back of the power steering pump screw on and off, atleast they did on the 88 parts truck I got the belt off of, and the pump for my 83.

Russell · 04-03-2005, 11:43 PM

Hmm, I must be crazy, cause I could swear that the fittings on the top of the power steering pump were cast into it?

I'll look tommorow, cause if that is the case, then I can just move the fittings from my 80's steering box to the K25's

Unless, of course, I can put the 2wd 80's steering box onto the K25...

cochran63 · 04-03-2005, 11:55 PM

when I put the serp setup on my 85 I didnt change anything. Never had a leak.

Russell · 04-04-2005, 01:24 AM

Yeah, starting in 80 they put o-ring style steering boxes on the trucks, unfortunately, my K25 chassis is from a 79 and still has the flare fittings

*1FaastC10* · 04-04-2005, 06:44 PM

the pump will just thread out, the box will have to be changed.

04-02-2005, 01:46 AM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Converting flare fittings to o-ring fittings? hey guys! Is there an adapter out there that will convert a flare fitting to a chevy style o-ring fitting? I've got a steering box on my 4x4 frame with flare fittings, but I want to run my serp power steering pump, and it has o-ring fittings (I think they are named saginaw fittings?) __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-03-2005, 09:39 PM	#3
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Id try local first just incase. Try a place like Gregs distributors (they supply all the fittings for the Vinmars at work) __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

04-03-2005, 10:18 PM	#4
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	The fitting on the back of the power steering pump screw on and off, atleast they did on the 88 parts truck I got the belt off of, and the pump for my 83. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

04-03-2005, 11:43 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hmm, I must be crazy, cause I could swear that the fittings on the top of the power steering pump were cast into it? I'll look tommorow, cause if that is the case, then I can just move the fittings from my 80's steering box to the K25's Unless, of course, I can put the 2wd 80's steering box onto the K25... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-03-2005, 11:55 PM	#6
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	when I put the serp setup on my 85 I didnt change anything. Never had a leak. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

04-03-2005, 02:24 AM	#2
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Lee Steering has them. I don't think they have a website, but here's their phone number: Lee Manufacturing Co. 11661 Pendleton St. Sun Valley, CA 818/768-0371

04-04-2005, 01:24 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yeah, starting in 80 they put o-ring style steering boxes on the trucks, unfortunately, my K25 chassis is from a 79 and still has the flare fittings __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-04-2005, 06:44 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	the pump will just thread out, the box will have to be changed.



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