Power steering hose problem
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Power steering hose problem
Hey guys, I am trying to put a new pressure hose on my 78 F250 4x4. It has the Ford pump on it, but I can't seem to get the right hose. I ordered a hose from NAPA it is for a Saginaw pump and is the only hose they list for this truck. I ordered one from another supplier and had the same result. I am in dire need because the fitting on the pump end is broken so the truck is parked. Anyone got any thoughts?
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I had a similar issue when I swapped in my 351W. I kept all the equipment that was on the engine, the PS hose hook up was different in the donor vehicle than it was in my '78...I took both hoses to our local NAPA store, and for like $30 they made me a new hose...took the two hoses, and made me the one I needed...works great...I also took pictures of what I needed, and how I needed it set up (holding the pieces in place, etc)...worked out great for the guy making it...I didn't have to try and describe what I needed...just showed him the pictures...
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For example, the Autozone near me is really good. I've been to others that have high schoolers behind the counter and are mostly clueless unless they can look it up in a catalog.
One time at Pep Boys I asked for wheel bearings for a 74 VW Thing. The kid asked me, "Bearings for a What?". I thought he didn't hear me so I replied, "A 74 Thing". Still puzzled, I had to explain at length what it was and he was glazed over like a donut.
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Our Advanced Auto is awesome...the guys (and one girl) are super knowledgeable, and are more than willing to get their hands dirty if needed...there is an O'Reileys going up right beside it, should be interesting.
This past Wednesday, I stopped at an AutoZone, I was having some issue with the sock on the sending unit picking up some trash, I asked the guy behind the counter if he was knowledgeable about older vehicles, he replied yes, so I relayed my information of what was going on to him, his "solution" was for me to buy a electric fuel pump, and bypass the new mechanical one...I asked how that would help with the sending unit inside the tank, his reply was, not really sure, but that was one of the options in the computer under fuel issues...
This past Wednesday, I stopped at an AutoZone, I was having some issue with the sock on the sending unit picking up some trash, I asked the guy behind the counter if he was knowledgeable about older vehicles, he replied yes, so I relayed my information of what was going on to him, his "solution" was for me to buy a electric fuel pump, and bypass the new mechanical one...I asked how that would help with the sending unit inside the tank, his reply was, not really sure, but that was one of the options in the computer under fuel issues...
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