Power steering hoses and belt?

[madmike]

Two pronged question here:  '68 Charger, 440, non-AC, power steering, I need hoses and belt to hook the power steering pump up.  I went to O-Reillys, and they don't even list the pressure side hose, and I think the return line is basically just rubber tube (like fuel line grade?).  Where do you guys get your lines from, especially the pressure line?

So, I asked for a fan belt, and he asked me, 'what diameter is your pump pulley, 4 3/4" or 5 1/2" diameter?'  I asked him, 'overall outside diameter, or diameter of the V-groove?'  He didn't know which diameter to go by.  Maybe I should just buy both belts, and see which one fits, unless someone here knows positively which diameter he is asking about?

Any suggestions?  Thanks!
Mike

[68neverlate]

Hey Mike... I've also got a '68 but with a 383.  I had the same problem locating the high pressure hose for my power steering pump (TRW), so I had one made at a local hydraulic shop.  Cost me about $40.  You may want to consider that... if you have the old hose, they can re-use the ends on the new one assuming they are all right...

[madmike]

I appreciate the help...but no, I don't have the old hose to use as a guide to make a new one.  My car was a rolling basket, with a lot of missing stuff...  Thanks though!

[sixpack_sid]

got my power steering pressure hose from napa.
Sid

[RECHRGD]

Got mine from Year One, but that was about 12 years ago....

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

If you are running a Saginaw pump (oval body) I have a new discontinued Mopar belt B0013441....check your PM

Also if you have a Saginaw pump......I just bought a spare....he has 2 left

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320761109511&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1284wt_936

[68neverlate]

What kind of pump do you have?  If its a TRW, the high pressure hose on those is unique and I don't think anyone carries it.  I'd talk to Tom at Steer and Gear to be sure.

The TRW and federal pumps look alike... check out this thread for a picture comparison of the two to help identify:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,69569.0.html

[68neverlate]

Ooops... just realized you said you had a 440.  Mine is a 383... not sure if the set-up is the same on both.  Take my previous info for whatever good it does...

[bajaherbie]

autozone has the pressure hoses for my 73.... not sure if they have them for your year though.