Steeroids ?
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Racer
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From: Lafayette, Indiana
Steeroids ?
I have had steeroids on on my 68 for about a year and a half, and am just finally installing the power steering pump.
The hoses will hit the lower A arm when the car is lowered. Did anyone else have this problem? Any tricks? Any pics you may have showing routing of the hoses would be very helpful.
Larry
The hoses will hit the lower A arm when the car is lowered. Did anyone else have this problem? Any tricks? Any pics you may have showing routing of the hoses would be very helpful.
Larry
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I just installed mine the other day and have not had a chance to drive it yet. But I did notice the same thing you are seeing. It looked to me the low pressure hose is a little too long. You can push it up on the pump a little further and it will clear or snip a bit off. The hard part is pushing that hose up onto the pump.
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Racer
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Eddie, I agree that the low pressure hose seems to be too long. I think I will cut that down. I have heard others complain about getting the low pressure hose on the pump. I have seen post where guys have drilled it out. I had a mechanic friend install my pump, and warned him about this. He said he heated the hose.
I also think the high pressure hose needs a different angle on the rack end...maybe 45 instead of 90??? I am going to e-mail speed direct to see if they have had others question this, and their solution. Following are some pics showing the condition as best I can.
BTW, I think you will like the Steeroids. It made mine a lot less frightening to drive. I am anxious to see how it drive with power behind it.
I also think the high pressure hose needs a different angle on the rack end...maybe 45 instead of 90??? I am going to e-mail speed direct to see if they have had others question this, and their solution. Following are some pics showing the condition as best I can.
BTW, I think you will like the Steeroids. It made mine a lot less frightening to drive. I am anxious to see how it drive with power behind it.
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Originally Posted by Indy Year 25
Bryan, it looks like you have close to the same condition I have. Did you cut the low pressure hose down? Any rubbing on the high pressure hose?
Larry
Larry
That is actually a picture from a magazine. That is the best example of how to install the hoses that I have seen.
Yes, I think BOTH hoses are about 1 inch too long. The return hose is WAY too stiff and does not fit over the barb very well.
