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picklito · 07-26-2015, 08:37 PM

What do I use for the remote reservoir hose on my big block? Whatever the PO put on there sweats PS fluid right through the walls and makes a mess.

**kwmech** · 07-26-2015, 08:55 PM

Weather head Hydraulic hose, not as flexible as the OE hose but will last forever in that situation

Lemield · 07-27-2015, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picklito

What do I use for the remote reservoir hose on my big block? Whatever the PO put on there sweats PS fluid right through the walls and makes a mess.

Some of the Chevelle parts suppliers have the correct hose. Search for a big block Chevelle....that's where I got mine.....

MARKDTN · 07-27-2015, 11:24 AM

You need hydraulic return (suction) line. Try a good parts store or hydraulic shop that makes hoses. Also Northern Tool or similar places sell it too.

Lemield · 07-27-2015, 11:41 AM

Here is my original post when I was looking for a replacement....part number for an oem style hose is at the end....might be cheaper to go with the hoses the other members are suggesting....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148527

Livrat · 07-27-2015, 07:35 PM

Here are some part number for the correct hose

Big block PS hose (between resovoir and pump body).

The #34999 CarQuest.

Gates has it available in a 10' section or a 3' section.

P/N: for 10' is #34990
P/N: for 3' is #362100

Rock Auto has the 3' section #362100 in stock
Napa number #NPS 73306

picklito · 07-27-2015, 07:56 PM

OH Man! That's great info. Thanks all!

picklito · 07-30-2015, 03:18 PM

Follow-up: Just bought 3/4" fuel line (!) from NAPA, which Mr. Parts Guy thought would work for PS fluid. Only $5/foot so worth a shot.

**leddzepp** · 07-30-2015, 04:04 PM

A marine shop will have what you need as well.

mike16 · 08-02-2015, 08:45 PM

you may be tempted to use heater hose as return lines. dont. they get soggy and sweat steering fluid. potential fire hazard too. dont do it except maybe in a pinch as an emergency.

picklito · 08-03-2015, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike16

you may be tempted to use heater hose as return lines. dont. they get soggy and sweat steering fluid. potential fire hazard too. dont do it except maybe in a pinch as an emergency.

Ya, that's why I posted. It's making a mess and it's dangerous! Thanks! Haven't tried my new fuel line yet.

07-26-2015, 08:37 PM	#1
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Power steering remote reservoir hose What do I use for the remote reservoir hose on my big block? Whatever the PO put on there sweats PS fluid right through the walls and makes a mess. Attached Images

07-26-2015, 08:55 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,667	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose Weather head Hydraulic hose, not as flexible as the OE hose but will last forever in that situation

07-27-2015, 11:24 AM	#4
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,176	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose You need hydraulic return (suction) line. Try a good parts store or hydraulic shop that makes hoses. Also Northern Tool or similar places sell it too. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

07-27-2015, 11:41 AM	#5
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose Here is my original post when I was looking for a replacement....part number for an oem style hose is at the end....might be cheaper to go with the hoses the other members are suggesting.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148527 __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

07-27-2015, 07:35 PM	#6
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose Here are some part number for the correct hose Big block PS hose (between resovoir and pump body). The #34999 CarQuest. Gates has it available in a 10' section or a 3' section. P/N: for 10' is #34990 P/N: for 3' is #362100 Rock Auto has the 3' section #362100 in stock Napa number #NPS 73306

07-27-2015, 07:56 PM	#7
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose OH Man! That's great info. Thanks all!

07-30-2015, 03:18 PM	#8
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose Follow-up: Just bought 3/4" fuel line (!) from NAPA, which Mr. Parts Guy thought would work for PS fluid. Only $5/foot so worth a shot.

07-30-2015, 04:04 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,052	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose A marine shop will have what you need as well. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-02-2015, 08:45 PM	#10
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: Power steering remote reservoir hose you may be tempted to use heater hose as return lines. dont. they get soggy and sweat steering fluid. potential fire hazard too. dont do it except maybe in a pinch as an emergency.



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