68 Charger Power Steering Help

Hey guys,

I've been working on fixing a power steering leak on my charger and some run into some problems that I'm hoping someone can help with. I have a federal style power steering pump. The high pressure hose is leaking and needs to be replaced but I'm finding troubles finding one that fits the fitting on the steering box.

The attached picture is of my current fitting that goes into the steering box. The top portion is an inverted flare that is 7/16"-20. The bottom portion that goes into the steering box is 1/2"-20. The new pressure hose I have needs a 1/2"-20 inverted flare fitting. I thought it would be easy to locate a fitting with both ends being 1/2"-20 but I've had no luck. I've also had no luck finding a different pressure hose that will work with my current fitting.

I either have to find a new fitting or find a different pressure hose. I've looked just about everywhere: Summit, Jegs, Rock Auto, Classic Industries, Year One, 440 Source and Mancini. Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Clayton

Mega Parts has those not to sure about size as I know there are two.
Phone call to them might sort that out.

i just bought one here in canada at dtag they make high pressure hoses 6.99 my small block has that fitting big block is an elbow it is not an auto store

Bouchelin (not sure of the spelling) will have what you need
Frank

Thanks to all for the suggestions! I was able to finally track down the right part. Got it installed and no leaks so I can drive and enjoy the car again.

68Charger440HP said:

Thanks to all for the suggestions! I was able to finally track down the right part. Got it installed and no leaks so I can drive and enjoy the car again.

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I find my self with exact same problem, where did you end up finding that fitting?

Thanks,
Robbie

Robking said:

I find my self with exact same problem, where did you end up finding that fitting?

Thanks,
Robbie

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Hey Robbie,

I got the part from Rock Auto. Part # LARES 177.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/lares,177,power+steering+end+fitting,415

68Charger440HP said:

Hey Robbie,

I got the part from Rock Auto. Part # LARES 177.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/lares,177,power+steering+end+fitting,415

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Thanks so much, and especially for the quick reply! I was looking at that one last night and suspected it might be it.

The PS pump I have is from the motor donor (73), but looks almost identical to pictures in the manual except the angle of the return line.
But could not find any one who listed a Saginaw pressure house under 68. Any way thanks again!