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Old 06-14-2015, 02:44 AM
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Cool SAE flare to Metric o ring adapter?

As the title states I'm looking, I was wondering if there was such a adapter for power steering my 75 c10's steering box. I would rather not have a custom hose made just because if it ever has to be replaced I can go to almost any parts store. I've been looking for about a week and cant find what I'm looking for thanks!
EDIT: Either a adapter on the pump or on the box as I have both hoses
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Purechoicemotorsports check there
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If you still have the old power steering pump, you can unscrew the fitting on the back and swap it on the LS PS pump. Use the original hose inverted flare hose. Cost $0.
I've also cut the end off the metric hose put the inverted flare on it and double flared the hose myself.
Lee makes an insert to allow you to mix fittings.
Or you can get metric/inverted flair to JIC adapters Speedway motors) and make your own hose.
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Originally Posted by garys 68
If you still have the old power steering pump, you can unscrew the fitting on the back and swap it on the LS PS pump. Use the original hose inverted flare hose. Cost $0.
I've also cut the end off the metric hose put the inverted flare on it and double flared the hose myself.
Lee makes an insert to allow you to mix fittings.
Or you can get metric/inverted flair to JIC adapters Speedway motors) and make your own hose.
the flare fitting will fit into the back of the LS pump? ill try that today I never tried because I assumed it would leak with the wrong fitting
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Originally Posted by xRec
the flare fitting will fit into the back of the LS pump? ill try that today I never tried because I assumed it would leak with the wrong fitting
It won't leak. This is the easiest way to do it. Or you can do what I always do and switch to a newer box. They usually dont leak as bad for some reason, probably an age thing.
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Originally Posted by ls1nova71
It won't leak. This is the easiest way to do it. Or you can do what I always do and switch to a newer box. They usually dont leak as bad for some reason, probably an age thing.
Sounds good thanks, I plan on using the the factory box bacuse it only has 59k miles on it
EDIT: normally I wouldn't use Teflon tape or paste on this kind-of fitting would you guys recommend it since it technically is the wrong fitting?

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teflon sealant / tape aren't useful on the stock flare, nor on the o-ring style.
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Leave the Teflon where it belongs: NPT fittings.

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