New power steering pump hoses wanted. 70 Hurst

[JPMODL]

Anyone have a source for new power steering pump hoses? Want to replace those on Hurst.

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

What's wrong with them? If the return hose is an unmolded hose, any parts store will have proper hose sold by the foot. Do NOT use coolant hose, as it will fail. If it's a molded hose like my 66s are, they were never available aftermarket AFAIK. You'll need the factory part number to search for NOS, and good luck there. I was able to find two NOS return hoses from Brads - they were expensive to say the least.

The pressure hose is likely just fine if it's not leaking or cut - just clean up the crimped fittings with a green scrubbie pad and wipe the rubber part down with Castrol Super Clean to purty it up. If it needs replacement then Edelman likely still makes a replacement, unless you want NOS.

 

[HWYCRZR]

If you want factory correct, for the return hose I believe it is a Gates 11/32 power steering return hose. A google turns up a few on E-bay, maybe even some date coded for the right price.
For the pressure hose find the p/n in your parts book. And google the P/N followed by Mopar. You may run across a NOS one for around $100.

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

I procured my hoses from FirmFeel when I bought a new, hand-built box plus assorted auxiliaries for $894.00. They cleaned my clock on the pressure hose. But you can get yours from Amazzzon, Gates #352830 (assuming you have a Saginaw pump as I do) for a mere $21.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2UFCO/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Chrysler|39&Model=300|2489&Year=1970|1970&ie=UTF8&vehicleId=3&vehicleType=automotive

Now for the return hose: Firm sent me 3/8ths hose, but this sprays fluid if using the OEM red spring clamps, which I insisted on using. I hate worm clamps on our cars. So....if memory serves, you want 5/16th return hose [Wrong, see below], available absolutely anywhere that air fresheners that hang from your mirror are sold.

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

If you want factory correct, for the return hose I believe it is a Gates 11/32 power steering return hose. A google turns up a few on E-bay, maybe even some date coded for the right price.
For the pressure hose find the p/n in your parts book. And google the P/N followed by Mopar. You may run across a NOS one for around $100.

I'm wrong about the 5/16th return hose as I stated above. It is indeed 11/32, as can be seen on your hose in your photo. Again, available everywhere. Good call, CRZR!

I called Firm and gave them hell for sending me 3/8th return hose...for a very inflated price. I love their unit, and I'm responsible for checking all the boxes on the order form so I'd get EVERTHING NECESSARY from the experts. The return hose was wrong and stupidly expensive vs. your local parts store.

Incidentally, when using these old style clamps, here's a tip: Once you have that clamp in place, gently but firmly pull back on the hose as if you were trying to remove it from the nipple. This will seat the clamp/hose interface against the "barb" of the nipple....no leaks. This applies to coolant and fuel hoses, too.

 

[Big_John]

But you can get yours from Amazzzon, Gates #352830 (assuming you have a Saginaw pump as I do) for a mere $21.

Chrysler pump on his, so that Saginaw piece won't work.

GATES 354000 for under $13 from Rock Auto plus shipping or $26 from Amazon.

Used this on my '70 300 and it fits just fine. I'd sty away from a NOS high pressure hose on a car that gets driven. Old rubber is old rubber...

 

[CBODY67]

Incidentally, when using these old style clamps, here's a tip: Once you have that clamp in place, gently but firmly pull back on the hose as if you were trying to remove it from the nipple. This will seat the clamp/hose interface against the "barb" of the nipple....no leaks. This applies to coolant and fuel hoses, too.

FWIW, I ran across this same orientation in a GM service book on hoses and such, which was published in the 1970s. They were using the round-wire spring clamps, but noted it was operative for ANY style of hose clamp. Getting more surface contact area as the sealing surface can make for a better seal. More than just the small area that the clamp, and resultantly the inner area of the hose, contacts. Plus keeping more fluid pressure from getting between the extended location (away from the barb) potentially causing problems.

Enjoy!
CBODY67