Power steering

Stangmeister · Jan 12, 2018

On the pressure hose fitting where it threads into the steering box, I have a leak. I have removed it, checked the threads, everything looks fine. Re-installed & tightened it, still leaks! Is ther suppose to be an o ring there? I have looked at pictures of the hose and they do not show one. Any ideas?

Bentworker · Jan 12, 2018

It is supposed to be inverted flare - no o-ring. Do you have the ability to post some pics of the fitting?

Stangmeister · Jan 12, 2018

Bentworker pid='312361' dateline='1515798295']It is supposed to be inverted flare - no o-ring. Do you have the ability to post some pics of the fitting?

Bentworker · Jan 12, 2018

That looks correct.

Maybe give everything a good look over to see if you have a crack in the inverted flare, or some sort of damage to the brass sealing surface inside the box. It kinda looks like that brass surface might be damaged in the photo.

Stangmeister · Jan 12, 2018

Thanks for the reply. I’ll have to see if I can get a closer look at the brassy area. You would think that if that was the case though, that there would be a notch, burr or something showing on the flared surface. Sure don’t want to change steering box! ?

Stangmeister · Jan 12, 2018

Hmmm. Just looked at the flare pic. I do see what looks like a small ding on the surface

Danno · Jan 13, 2018

There is supposed to be a curved hard line between the pump and the hose, at least that is what is on mine. Cant think of what it's called, but it's not reproduced as far as I know. I saw a used one on that COUGAR site........I'll see if I can locate it.........

Danno · Jan 13, 2018

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Danno · Jan 13, 2018

Sorry, not the best computer guru. If you just click on the first bunch of gibberish, it'll come up with a picture of the line.........and the info......... :shootself: :threadjacked: :blush:

Stangmeister · Jan 13, 2018

There is supposed to be a curved hard line between the pump and the hose, at least that is what is on mine. Cant think of what it's called, but it's not reproduced as far as I know. I saw a used one on that COUGAR site........I'll see if I can locate it.........

Thanks, but my problem is a leak at the steering box end, not the pump end.

Don C · Jan 13, 2018

You can replace the seats on Saginaw boxes:

http://leepowersteering.com/product/brass-seat-kit/

Stanglover · Jan 13, 2018

For what it's worth, I took a look at my 71, long HP hose and it has a shaped metal tube incorporated with the hose, not separate.

I had a bit of a leak on mine too and it's damn hard to get a wrench in there to tighten it enough and keep the steel tube facing the correct way. I solved my problem with a "CROW FOOT" wrench and a log extension. I bought that wrench set just for this job and it solved the problem.

Geoff.

Stangmeister · Jan 13, 2018

For what it's worth, I took a look at my 71, long HP hose and it has a shaped metal tube incorporated with the hose, not separate.

I had a bit of a leak on mine too and it's damn hard to get a wrench in there to tighten it enough and keep the steel tube facing the correct way. I solved my problem with a "CROW FOOT" wrench and a log extension. I bought that wrench set just for this job and it solved the problem.

Geoff.

Stangmeister · Jan 13, 2018

You can replace the seats on Saginaw boxes:

http://leepowersteering.com/product/brass-seat-kit/

Interesting! Thanks

Stangmeister · Jan 13, 2018

For what it's worth, I took a look at my 71, long HP hose and it has a shaped metal tube incorporated with the hose, not separate.

I had a bit of a leak on mine too and it's damn hard to get a wrench in there to tighten it enough and keep the steel tube facing the correct way. I solved my problem with a "CROW FOOT" wrench and a log extension. I bought that wrench set just for this job and it solved the problem.

Geoff.

Click to expand...

I actually used a sink faucet wrench to break the nut loose.. I used a cutoff 11/16 wrench after that. It is hard to get at!

Stangmeister · Jan 14, 2018

You can replace the seats on Saginaw boxes:

http://leepowersteering.com/product/brass-seat-kit/

Is the stock box a Saginaw? Or is that an aftermarket item? Thanks

Bentworker · Jan 15, 2018

The stock 71-73 power steering boxes are Saginaw.

Ron Tanzi · Jan 15, 2018

The seats where the line flares seal are replaceable on Saginaw boxes. They should be available since they are very common.

Stangmeister · Jan 23, 2018

The seats where the line flares seal are replaceable on Saginaw boxes. They should be available since they are very common.

I was considering lightly dressing the face of the flair and using a nylon or other soft washer to see if it seals. If I replaced the seat, Can it be done without removing the box?

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