68/69 power steering hose confirmation

[pearljam724]

Would someone be so kind to confirm the correct low pressure return hose size that is clamped onto a 68/69 power steering valve body to pump. I believe it’s 11/32, but I’m not positive. I’m going to try using a hydraulic hose and a correct style squeeze clamp. Rather than a fuel hose and screw down clamp to stop it from leaking.

 

[steve340]

What make of pump is it?

 

[Ernie ingling]

There is like very little pressure on return line so where is the leak?
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[R413]

Use your open end wrench on the nipple to see the size of hose needed. Don’t use it on the bulge on the end.

I agree with 11/32 size. The fuel hose often times swells and leaks.

 

[pearljam724]

Use your open end wrench on the nipple to see the size of hose needed. Don’t use it on the bulge on the end.

I agree with 11/32 size. The fuel hose often times swells and leaks.

Good tip.

 

[pearljam724]

There is like very little pressure on return line so where is the leak?
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Definitely, the hose where it connects to valve body is where it leaks. I put a new fuel hose on it and I think I tightened the clamp too tight. I can see it from under car that it’s definitely coming from that hose end. I originally thought the valve body o rings were leaking. Not saying they’re not. But majority of leak is coming from hose being tightened too tight I believe. I can’t win with this power steering leaking. Replaced, pump twice.

 

[pearljam724]

What make of pump is it?

I can’t remember which is which. I switched to the square looking one from the one that looks bottle shaped. Regardless, it leaks from hose end at gear box.