Power steering hose

[Mike in GA]

On my 8v92 TA, there's a thick braided hose that goes from the bottom of the power steering oil reservoir ond the back of the engine and runs between 12 and 18 inches to a pipe that goes  forward to the steering box. I think its a return line because it's only held on with simple ring clamps.
    Anyway, the hose is old and deteriorating, seeping oil, etc.
    Is this something I must get from MCI or would a farm supply place, fuel line shop, etc. have something I can use?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Mike in GA

[Geom]

I've had good luck getting hydraulic and air hoses from Napa (some oreillys do it now too I believe). If you're able to remove the line without making a huge mess (something you'll need to do eventually anyway) you can run it up to them and have them cut and press you an equivalent one with matching ends.

I'm a bit confused by the fact that it's attached with ring clamps though. Usually there's a good amount of pressure in a PS line and I didn't think ring clamps would be tight enough to hold that. Mine are screw on fittings on the pump, the reservoir, and at the PS piston for both supply and return.

[luvrbus]

Should be a suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir to the rear of the engine going to the power steering pump then 2 quick disconnects on the return and pressure.Mine is just barbed fitting you push the AeroQuip hose on too I don't even have the ring clamps on the suction side or return     

[TomC]

Take the hose off and have it duplicated at your favorite hydraulic hose store. Shouldn't be but a few bucks. Good Luck, TomC

[moosemanusa]

Agree on the Hydraulic store, If you don't know of any stores call your local fire department and see who does their fittings (my local store is 80% fire hose fittings) however I love the work they've done..

Napa is good if you're in a bind but I have had a hose fail on me that just made and the fittings not the same quality as my local "Old guy in shop thats done it for the past 30 years"

[Scott & Heather]

Pirtek hose has locations all over the place.
If you google them and have one nearby they will make you a hose in mere minutes while you wait. Btdt


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