Low pressure PS hose replacement

76BroncoPete · Jun 25, 2017

I am having some trouble getting a good seal on the low pressure connection on the steering box with a stock replacement hose I picked up at napa. I am not sure if I am not getting it tight enough, overtightened, or just a bad flare on the hose side. The compression nut seems to sit higher than the original as far as threads above the box. Any suggestions? How can I be sure I am getting a proper amount of torque on this connection? I would appreciate any pointers or personal experiences that could help. Thanks

jckkys · Jun 25, 2017

The return port on the OE Saginaw steering box has a removable seat. You could call someone like West Texas Off Road 432 550 8070 and see what they recommend. They rebuild these boxes and have to know how to stop leaks, especially with the no pressure return.

76BroncoPete · Jun 26, 2017

Thanks for the response and the phone number. I will give WTOR a call and see if they have any suggestions.

Toddpole · Jun 26, 2017

That phone number is for an off road shop in Odessa, TX.
You want West Texas 4 Wheel & Offroad in San Angelo, TX. (325) 653-7001

76BroncoPete · Jun 26, 2017

Thanks for the heads up on the phone number.

jckkys · Jun 26, 2017

Thanks. I knew the name of the shop, but didn't call them again to be sure I had the right West Texas Off Road.

76BroncoPete · Jul 4, 2017

The low pressure hose I picked up at napa was part# 7-6131. Can anyone confirm that this is the correct part#? 1976/302

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