| whats the proper hose for power steering return? [message #265519] |
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RF_Burns
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Location: S. Ontario, Canada
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After installing a new steering box from Dave Lenzi and rebuilding my PS pump, I also replaced both PS hoses. I got the high pressure hose made at a local hydraulic outlet. The return line I got at NAPA. The guy at NAPA said this is the stuff you need.... The old hose was just a rubber hose with a hose clamp at each end, it didn't appear to be anything special.
A couple weeks ago I noticed the return hose was dripping a bit at the pump end. Tonight I went to tighten the clamp and noticed the whole return hose is coated with PS fluid from one end to the other. It seems like the whole hose is breaking down and seeping PS fluid.
Is there a proper hose for the PS return line?
Thanks
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
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My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: whats the proper hose for power steering return? [message #265520 is a reply to message #265519] |
Wed, 05 November 2014 21:56  |
roy1
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I wouldn't use heater hose it is not rated for oil use. Most any neoprene hose that is rated for oil use should suffice the pressure rating doesn't need to be high like the discharge side as the return line is low pressure.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] whats the proper hose for power steering return? [message #265560 is a reply to message #265519] |
Thu, 06 November 2014 15:28 |
Ken Henderson
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Location: Americus, GA
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Bruce,
Unless someone has measured the pressure in hose between the steering box
and the windshield wiper motor, I'd stick with a high pressure hose for
that section. From the wiper motor to the PS pump reservoir, 'most any
hydraulic hose should suffice since it's not pressurized.
Ken H
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On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 6:53 PM, Bruce Hislop wrote:
> After installing a new steering box from Dave Lenzi and rebuilding my PS
> pump, I also replaced both PS hoses. I got the high pressure hose made at a
> local hydraulic outlet. The return line I got at NAPA. The guy at NAPA
> said this is the stuff you need.... The old hose was just a rubber hose
> with
> a hose clamp at each end, it didn't appear to be anything special.
>
> A couple weeks ago I noticed the return hose was dripping a bit at the
> pump end. Tonight I went to tighten the clamp and noticed the whole return
> hose is coated with PS fluid from one end to the other. It seems like
> the whole hose is breaking down and seeping PS fluid.
>
> Is there a proper hose for the PS return line?
>
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| Re: whats the proper hose for power steering return? [message #265586 is a reply to message #265562] |
Fri, 07 November 2014 04:33 |
Ken Burton
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Registered: January 2004
Location: Hebron, Indiana
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I just replaced mine a coupe of weeks ago. I had the replacement hose in my collection of left over hose pieces. It was specifically labeled on the hose for power steering use. I'll try to remember to look at it the next time I'm out where my GMC is parked. The piece fit perfectly so I had none left over. I have no idea where I got it from. It probably was Auto Zone or Carquest.
Look on RockAuto. They have a bunch of them listed by different manufacturers. It looks like the hoses meet SAE J189 spec.
Here are some:
Edelmemann
71224
71236
71206
81206
81352
Gates
350010
350020
361960
There are more numbers listed but this ought to get you started.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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