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long69 · 04-17-2010, 08:39 PM

need a little help in identifying which/what fitting this box uses. i bought this off ebay long time ago. after i got the pressure hose for what i thought it needed, i discovered that the inverted flare inserts were missing? but maybe not. might be a later model o ring type? the hose fittings i bought (69 ) do screw in and seem to be standard thread. it is a quick ratio unit. i thought i was getting a direct bolt in, oh well. all is not lost as i have found adapter fitting that may fit but i don't want to spent even chump change on a chance, i must know for sure. i used to have money but times are now rough.

ps: i got this box for a song and i'm not too bummed if it turns out to be a waste.

OhOneWS6 · 04-17-2010, 09:00 PM

Looks like the later model metric fittings to me. I'm no expert though. If it is a metric box You could either get adapters from NAPA or get later model hoses. When I researched this before not everyone has success with the adapters. If you do the hoses you need the metric fitting on the back of the pump too.

long69 · 04-18-2010, 07:26 PM

thanks for the reply. i guess i might take a shot on a flare adapter insert like this
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/O-Ring...ter,24682.html

hchad18 · 04-18-2010, 08:10 PM

The adapters worked for me. And the threads are so close that the old hoses still work.

long69 · 04-21-2010, 04:15 PM

it seems there are o-ring fittings (threads) in both std and metric. the switch being made sometime in the mid 80's . disclaimer: this is what they told me.
there also MIGHT be a difference in the inserts themselves also- metric or standard.

i bought some inserts from:
lee manufacturing in sun valley ca. you can google it if necessary. they don't seem to have online ordering but you can call to order. they don't mind, i did ask. i picked mine up. cheaper than the other link.

OhOneWS6 · 04-21-2010, 07:22 PM

Post up how it works out when you get done if you don't mind.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-21-2010, 07:29 PM

This is one reason that I have Red Head steering gears build our quick ratio gears. We us the original housings and input shafts so they are direct bolt in, no adapters or modifications needed. WES

04-17-2010, 08:39 PM	#1
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	help id power steering box fittings need a little help in identifying which/what fitting this box uses. i bought this off ebay long time ago. after i got the pressure hose for what i thought it needed, i discovered that the inverted flare inserts were missing? but maybe not. might be a later model o ring type? the hose fittings i bought (69 ) do screw in and seem to be standard thread. it is a quick ratio unit. i thought i was getting a direct bolt in, oh well. all is not lost as i have found adapter fitting that may fit but i don't want to spent even chump change on a chance, i must know for sure. i used to have money but times are now rough. ps: i got this box for a song and i'm not too bummed if it turns out to be a waste.

04-17-2010, 09:00 PM	#2
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: help id power steering box fittings Looks like the later model metric fittings to me. I'm no expert though. If it is a metric box You could either get adapters from NAPA or get later model hoses. When I researched this before not everyone has success with the adapters. If you do the hoses you need the metric fitting on the back of the pump too. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400 Last edited by OhOneWS6; 04-17-2010 at 09:02 PM.

04-18-2010, 07:26 PM	#3
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: help id power steering box fittings thanks for the reply. i guess i might take a shot on a flare adapter insert like this http://www.speedwaymotors.com/O-Ring...ter,24682.html

04-18-2010, 08:10 PM	#4
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: help id power steering box fittings The adapters worked for me. And the threads are so close that the old hoses still work.

04-21-2010, 04:15 PM	#5
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	follow up info it seems there are o-ring fittings (threads) in both std and metric. the switch being made sometime in the mid 80's . disclaimer: this is what they told me. there also MIGHT be a difference in the inserts themselves also- metric or standard. i bought some inserts from: lee manufacturing in sun valley ca. you can google it if necessary. they don't seem to have online ordering but you can call to order. they don't mind, i did ask. i picked mine up. cheaper than the other link.

04-21-2010, 07:22 PM	#6
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: help id power steering box fittings Post up how it works out when you get done if you don't mind. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

04-21-2010, 07:29 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: help id power steering box fittings This is one reason that I have Red Head steering gears build our quick ratio gears. We us the original housings and input shafts so they are direct bolt in, no adapters or modifications needed. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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