Resources for Power Steering hoses needed for '77 D21 Brave

MSN Member · February 11, 2009, 10:17 PM

From: luckyrallyracing (Original Message)
Sent: 2/22/2004 5:33 PM

Does anyone have a resource for theses parts? It is a 440.

Thanks

denisondc · February 11, 2009, 10:17 PM

Sent: 2/22/2004

I don't have any specific source, other than emailing dartman67-at-aol.com. But type the upper case 2 in place of the -at-. I ordered a replacement high pressure hose from him for my 72. The price was very reasonable. When my high pressure hose split though I did a temporary repairs on vacation, but if yours has the hyrdroboost brakes I would not use anything less than a new assembly with swaged ferrules.
I removed the burst assembly, sawed the ferrules off with a hacksaw, got a 2 ft piece of the high pressure steel braided hose from a truck supply place, and bought 6 screw clamps. I pushed the new hose onto the old assembly ends, put 3 screw clamps at each end, and tightened them as tight as I dared, then resnugged them each couple of days, till they were staying tight. So my temporary fix has held up for over 2 years now. Now that I think of it, Alretta truck parts would probably have this sort of thing. denison

Lefty · February 11, 2009, 10:17 PM

Sent: 2/23/2004

If you can't find one, send it to me and I can rebuild yours if the metal ends are ok. We build hydraulic hoses at work, and we have the correct type of hose "high pressure transmission hose" Lefty

MSN Member · February 11, 2009, 10:18 PM

From: luckyrallyracing
Sent: 2/23/2004

The saying "when it rains it pours" is an understatement in my case. I did not have the manual for my chassis until AFTER all heck broke loose. (it was in my mailbox when I made it home) Not knowing the rig had hydro-assist brakes, when I found the power steering hose had broken I figured if worse came to worse I would just have to muscle the steering. Nope!!! No power steering fluid seeming lead to reduced braking!! No fun for anyone.

Thank you once again for the helpful info, I will see if my fittings are in good shape before I purchase new hoses.

Just another joy of owning an old winnie.

JD

denisondc · February 11, 2009, 10:18 PM

Sent: 2/23/2004

In you shoes, with that system, I think I would replace all of those hydraulic lines at this time. denison

tymhoff · February 11, 2009, 10:19 PM

Sent: 2/23/2004

I used "Hose Pros" (not the male strip club)when I needed new transmission cooler lines made. They only charged me $16 and they made them while I waited complete with the fittings. Their website is http://www.hosepros.com.

Oz · February 11, 2009, 10:19 PM

Sent: 2/23/2004

I also had to have a transmission cooling line made. I went to a local mfg of air compressors. They had the type hose that is designed for heavy fluids as well. They made the line, complete with fittings in about 15 minutes for $8. Works great... not that everybody has a compressor mfg near them but, it opens the idea that there are other possibilities. Maybe Farm Tractor repair places, boat repair shops? - Sob

Sea Hag · February 11, 2009, 10:20 PM

Sent: 3/7/2004

I have a parts catalog for 77 if you want to try to find originals but the above suggestions will work - Sea Hag

ClydesdaleKevin · February 12, 2009, 12:02 PM

When the power steering lines and hoses were leaking on the Ark, we had them manufactured for us at a NAPA that had the equipment to manufacture custom hydrolic lines and hoses. They fit perfectly and the price was reasonable.

A lot of tractor repair shops can perform this service too.

Kev

D20T_73 · February 12, 2009, 07:12 PM

If you can find someone with the press to compress fittings on new hose, Car Quest (atleast the one in Pekin IL) carries many of the new ends. Im not sure if they carry the hose, we had that already at work when we had to make new lines. Good Luck!!