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bigblock73 · 03-20-2007, 11:02 PM

How can one tell which port the high pressure hose hooks to from the power steering pump? I am assuming it is the one on the top of the pic below.

Also, I purchased both new hoses, one has the fitting on both ends (high pressure hose, supply I 'spose), the other for all intensive purposes is just a hose that is secured with hose clamps (low pressure hose, return). I assume there is a fitting I need for the low pressure hose, but I do not have one and don't remember if I pulled one off six years ago when I tore the truck apart. Can someone tell me what I need exactly so I can go about getting it?

BaddBusa2005 · 03-20-2007, 11:07 PM

being you have the hoses, the hose ends on the hoses are different sizes at the box.

bigblock73 · 03-20-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

being you have the hoses, the hose ends on the hoses are different sizes at the box.

But are the two ports on the box the same size...I think they are (cannot verify unless I trek back out to the garage)? I was just wondering which one on the box was the supply port.

**swervin ervin** · 03-20-2007, 11:24 PM

Jeff, here is an old pic of mine. You can see what you need I think.

bigblock73 · 03-20-2007, 11:28 PM

Thanks Mike, exactly what I needed!!

Now I just have to track down that tube for the return.

Russell · 03-21-2007, 12:40 AM

Yep, pressure side is the port closest to the frame.

Did your new hose not come with the steel part?

bigblock73 · 03-21-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Yep, pressure side is the port closest to the frame.

Did your new hose not come with the steel part?

The supply hose had both ends crimped on and has everything I need to hook the pump up to the box, the return was just a hose with clamps on it. I did find the tube for the return in my stash of parts, so everthing is now accounted for.

Thanks again for the help.

Russell · 03-21-2007, 11:23 AM

She is definitely getting closer

How long till the first drive?

bigblock73 · 03-21-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell

She is definitely getting closer

How long till the first drive?

A little while yet...but not far. I may end up driving it by mid summer...we'll see.

Russell · 03-21-2007, 02:29 PM

Cool, mine might hit the road again about the same time... Need something powerful enough to haul 7 - 8 quads this summer, don't think the 4.3L in the K1500 is up for it

03-20-2007, 11:02 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Power steering box question How can one tell which port the high pressure hose hooks to from the power steering pump? I am assuming it is the one on the top of the pic below. Also, I purchased both new hoses, one has the fitting on both ends (high pressure hose, supply I 'spose), the other for all intensive purposes is just a hose that is secured with hose clamps (low pressure hose, return). I assume there is a fitting I need for the low pressure hose, but I do not have one and don't remember if I pulled one off six years ago when I tore the truck apart. Can someone tell me what I need exactly so I can go about getting it? Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-20-2007, 11:07 PM	#2
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Power steering box question being you have the hoses, the hose ends on the hoses are different sizes at the box. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

03-20-2007, 11:24 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Re: Power steering box question Jeff, here is an old pic of mine. You can see what you need I think. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-20-2007, 11:28 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Power steering box question Thanks Mike, exactly what I needed!! Now I just have to track down that tube for the return. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-21-2007, 12:40 AM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Power steering box question Yep, pressure side is the port closest to the frame. Did your new hose not come with the steel part? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-21-2007, 11:23 AM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Power steering box question She is definitely getting closer How long till the first drive? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-21-2007, 02:29 PM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Power steering box question Cool, mine might hit the road again about the same time... Need something powerful enough to haul 7 - 8 quads this summer, don't think the 4.3L in the K1500 is up for it __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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