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**K10-Kansas** · 01-14-2023, 09:42 PM

My power steering return hose was leaking so I bought a replacement from LMC. It came as a universal, cut to fit hose so I cut it and put t on. It kinked so I cut it shorter and still it's kinked. I have a fair bit of it left so I could try it longer but decided I'd rather get a molded hose just like the one that use to be on it. I've looked for hours and can't find one.

Should I try to put a longer hose on there? Or, does anyone know where to get a molded hose?

**Accelo** · 01-14-2023, 09:57 PM

It appears your steel lines have been messed with?
Here is what I believe they should look like.
Maybe someone has a better picture?
There are a lot of different return ports, depending on model and year.
Very easy to have a replacement pump that works but isn't exactly as GM deigned them.
I noticed you have a serpentine pump drive.
A lot of stuff can easily be changed out and still function.
I noticed you are attempting to get it right! Will have fewer issues down the line that way.
Cheers.

**K10-Kansas** · 01-14-2023, 10:03 PM

Oh, yup, mine have been redirected it looks like.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-15-2023, 12:23 AM

Here are 3 pictures showing how the factory did it that may be of further help.

mr.mud1 · 01-15-2023, 12:31 AM

here's maybe a better picture.here's what my factory power steering hoses look like.

**Accelo** · 01-15-2023, 02:24 AM

It appears likely the bib on the back, of the pump, maybe pointed in a wrong direction compared to stock?

**HO455** · 01-15-2023, 11:38 AM

The molded hose you had may have been from a late model vehicle. Like one of these in the link.
You might try taking the old one to a Napa or other quality parts house and see if they can match it. You might have to shorten one to get what you need. Sometimes looking around a wrecking yard will help finding a suitable donor vehicle.

https://www.zip-corvette.com/84-96-c...ing-hoses.html

Good luck.

57taskforce · 01-15-2023, 01:11 PM

Since yours is a 4x4 73-87 frame (probably why your hoses are modified) you may have to play around with a few different hose styles to see which ones fit best. Factory 67-72 4x4 trucks use different hoses than the 2wd trucks do because the V8’s sit in the rear position. The hoses are still inverted flare till 81-82 if I remember right, so any of those hoses would be able to connect to a 67-72 pump and box. You’ll have to figure out what style box and pump you’ve got to make sure you get the right style hoses. Earlier are inverted flare and later are o ring.

**K10-Kansas** · 01-15-2023, 01:39 PM

Thanks. I'm going to give this one a shot.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPS71321

01-14-2023, 09:42 PM	#1
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 497	molded power steering return hose My power steering return hose was leaking so I bought a replacement from LMC. It came as a universal, cut to fit hose so I cut it and put t on. It kinked so I cut it shorter and still it's kinked. I have a fair bit of it left so I could try it longer but decided I'd rather get a molded hose just like the one that use to be on it. I've looked for hours and can't find one. Should I try to put a longer hose on there? Or, does anyone know where to get a molded hose? Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 manual cab. 76 4x4 chassis. Cut short frame. Carbureted Blueprint 350, automatic 700r4. ~ James

01-14-2023, 09:57 PM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,295	Re: molded power steering return hose It appears your steel lines have been messed with? Here is what I believe they should look like. Maybe someone has a better picture? There are a lot of different return ports, depending on model and year. Very easy to have a replacement pump that works but isn't exactly as GM deigned them. I noticed you have a serpentine pump drive. A lot of stuff can easily be changed out and still function. I noticed you are attempting to get it right! Will have fewer issues down the line that way. Cheers. Attached Images Last edited by Accelo; 01-14-2023 at 10:12 PM.

01-14-2023, 10:03 PM	#3
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 497	Re: molded power steering return hose Oh, yup, mine have been redirected it looks like. __________________ 1971 C10 manual cab. 76 4x4 chassis. Cut short frame. Carbureted Blueprint 350, automatic 700r4. ~ James

01-15-2023, 12:23 AM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: molded power steering return hose Here are 3 pictures showing how the factory did it that may be of further help. Attached Images __________________ Jim

01-15-2023, 12:31 AM	#5
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: molded power steering return hose here's maybe a better picture.here's what my factory power steering hoses look like. Attached Images

01-15-2023, 02:24 AM	#6
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,295	Re: molded power steering return hose It appears likely the bib on the back, of the pump, maybe pointed in a wrong direction compared to stock?

01-15-2023, 11:38 AM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: molded power steering return hose The molded hose you had may have been from a late model vehicle. Like one of these in the link. You might try taking the old one to a Napa or other quality parts house and see if they can match it. You might have to shorten one to get what you need. Sometimes looking around a wrecking yard will help finding a suitable donor vehicle. https://www.zip-corvette.com/84-96-c...ing-hoses.html Good luck. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-15-2023, 01:11 PM	#8
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,485	Re: molded power steering return hose Since yours is a 4x4 73-87 frame (probably why your hoses are modified) you may have to play around with a few different hose styles to see which ones fit best. Factory 67-72 4x4 trucks use different hoses than the 2wd trucks do because the V8’s sit in the rear position. The hoses are still inverted flare till 81-82 if I remember right, so any of those hoses would be able to connect to a 67-72 pump and box. You’ll have to figure out what style box and pump you’ve got to make sure you get the right style hoses. Earlier are inverted flare and later are o ring. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s Last edited by 57taskforce; 01-15-2023 at 01:19 PM.

01-15-2023, 01:39 PM	#9
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 497	Re: molded power steering return hose Thanks. I'm going to give this one a shot. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPS71321 Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 manual cab. 76 4x4 chassis. Cut short frame. Carbureted Blueprint 350, automatic 700r4. ~ James



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