Vette Accessory Drive - Anyone use a banjo fitting on power steering pump
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Vette Accessory Drive - Anyone use a banjo fitting on power steering pump
I installed my GMPP Corvette accessory drive setup and they say you can use Russell's -6an to 16mm x 1.5 adapter, p/n 648060, but as those of you have tried it knows there is not enough clearance to tighten a fitting to it. I have a few options that I can think of...I like the last one...
http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_pr...o_fitting.html
- Use a C6 line and have a hydraulic shop convert one end to -6AN.
- Install a slightly large power steering pump pulley to gain clearance. I haven't even research this option to see if they make one, but this would also require a different belt.
- Remove the power steering pulley, tighten line, then re-install pulley. It will work, but I really don't like this option. I shouldn't have to remove the pulley to take off the line.
- Buy a 16mm to -6an banjo fitting, see link below. Has anyone used one of these? Will it clear the pulley? For $12.96 plus S&H I may just order one to find out
http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_pr...o_fitting.html
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I see your dilema and I will be in the same soon as im using the same acc. drive system. The only thing that I see being a possible issues with a "banjo Fitting" is flow restriction. I would just take off the pulley and tighten the line. Once its all put together why would you need to remove it again? unless something broke.
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I hear ya....what got me thinking about the banjo fitting is my Vintage Air Frontrunner uses one and I thought it could eliminate the work around of removing/re-installing the pulley. I don't think there would be a flow issue, but it is something to consider.
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I always thought that you couldn't use the 6an with the vette pump but I remember seeing this thread. Check out post #12 not sure why or how it works for that guy...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ring-pump.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ring-pump.html
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I always thought that you couldn't use the 6an with the vette pump but I remember seeing this thread. Check out post #12 not sure why or how it works for that guy...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ring-pump.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ring-pump.html
Oh so close.....I will have to see if the Russell's -6 hose end, or any other brand, is shorter, but the Aeroquip will not clear.
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I had a similar issue with the corvette acc. on an LT4. I made a hard line. Attached the hard line to the p/s pump off the car. The hard line was routed to an area that I would easly attach a high pressure flex line. Similar to what as mentioned above.
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Well I went with the DSE Power Steering Pump Outlet Fitting p/n 090401. It cost $18 plus $11 S&H (ouch)
http://www.detroitspeed.com/1967-196...tlt-fttng.html
This replaces the factory outlet fitting in the pump with a custom fitting that is converted to a -6AN.
Here is a side by side comparison. The DSE fitting on the right is about a good 1/4" shorter. Be careful when you remove the factory fitting as there is a spring and plastic cup that you don't want to lose.
Here is a pic with a 90 degree -6AN fitting installed. There is not a ton of clearance, but it will work without removing the pulley.
http://www.detroitspeed.com/1967-196...tlt-fttng.html
This replaces the factory outlet fitting in the pump with a custom fitting that is converted to a -6AN.
Here is a side by side comparison. The DSE fitting on the right is about a good 1/4" shorter. Be careful when you remove the factory fitting as there is a spring and plastic cup that you don't want to lose.
Here is a pic with a 90 degree -6AN fitting installed. There is not a ton of clearance, but it will work without removing the pulley.
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I used a -6 90 adapter, threaded it onto the Russell adapter loose, then installed the Russell adapter onto the pump, then tightened the 90. Its very close, but it wont hit.
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http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_pr...?keyword=banjo