so, i need to adapt a 5 liter mustang power steering pump tp an 80's toyota steering box. how do i go about doing this? i have both ends. just take them to the local hydraulic shop and havve them assemble?
so, i need to adapt a 5 liter mustang power steering pump tp an 80's toyota steering box. how do i go about doing this? i have both ends. just take them to the local hydraulic shop and havve them assemble?
Pretty much.
Don't forget to tell them the overall length you need.
And how the ends need to be clocked.
Or do what I did and cut the ends off and weld them to the appropriate hoses. You are not dealing with huge pressure.
Actually on the pump output you are, it's 4-digit PSI that wouldn't be safe at all on the other side of the firewall.
standard steering boxes typically see up to 3000 psi.
If the fittings are good, take the two fittings from the pump you want to use and the two fittings from the box you want to use and they can put new hose in between
I took mine (all four hoses) to a hydraulic hose shop and labeled the fittings A, B, C, and D. Then I just gave them a note that said "A to B pressure side 26 inches" and "C to D return side 22 inches." I picked them up the next day and they fit perfectly.
Often times they can uncrimp the fittings and just put new hose in between. In my case the fittings were GM Saginaw and they were cheap so I just had them use new ones.
I had one made once, but the guy at the hydro shop said they couldn't make automotive hoses, so I told a different guy at the shop it was for my tractor and he made it in about 10 minutes lol.
I think 1000 to 1500 psi would be more typical. I have cut the pressure hoses apart more than once and it is usually just single or double braided. You would see 3 or 4 braids of steel for 3000 psi. Most of my heavy equipment is between 2800 and 3500 psi. The lines are mostly 3 wire.
bearmtnmartin wrote: I think 1000 to 1500 psi would be more typical. I have cut the pressure hoses apart more than once and it is usually just single or double braided. You would see 3 or 4 braids of steel for 3000 psi. Most of my heavy equipment is between 2800 and 3500 psi. The lines are mostly 3 wire.
typical yes, but the first time you yank hard on the wheel it could blow. Just like brake lines... you could probably drive with compression fittings on brake lines for years, but the first time you need full pressure in a panic stop, boom.
Most GM pumps are valved for a max of 2700 psi rated. You need a hose that can work with that potential. Rack and pinion pumps are more in the 1500 psi range max.
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