Question about explorer serp conversion tech article

[Bundy]

To make my own PS hoses according to the article, i should use steel pressure port fitting yet they list a blue aluminum fitting as an option?

Also the russel's o-ring AN to metric fitting will seal fine, right? i mean that is what the explorer uses as oppose to the Lee's flare fitting?

http://classicbroncos.com/tech/explorer-5-0-serpentine-accessory-drive-belt-conversion

 

[Bundy]

edited for retardness

 

[needabronco]

The Lee AN fitting has the 'correct' offset and o-ring surface to seal in the P3 power steering pump. Yes other's have done it with varying success, but the adapter is cheap enough to ensure a good seal.

As far as the hoses go, I bought all of my stuff at an industrial machine supply store. They had all of the fittings and hose so that I could make my own lines, and the fittings are all reusable if I ever have to rebuild the hose. I used 2500 PSI hose and fittings, and 'maybe' spent $75 to plumb my power steering and my hydroboost. All you need to know is the fitting size and angle you want, and how many feet of hose you want.