Hello, I have a 1973 F250 Camper Special (2WD).

My son and my dad got it running for me again while I was at work (my son hurt it bad somehow a couple years ago), but while driving it back to my house, my son blew the power steering lines.

I ordered the two hard ended lines, but I do not know what size I need to order for the low-pressure line. Is it a basic 3/8" hose or a different size?

After the steering is working again, I'll be back for some guidance on rebuilding a NP manual transmission (Mine works, but it is getting noisy, and the clutch is chattering like mad).

Thank you ..

 

You might be better off asking in the 1973-1979 F-100 and larger F-Series forum. This is the 1987-96 F-150 and larger F-Series forum.

 

Shoot, I don't think I was paying attention close enough .. thank you

 

The return line is 3/8
Use bulk transmission cooler line hose
Have fun

 

It is? That is not what it shows on RockAuto. It appears to be a combination of steel and rubber. At least for the engine I looked up. Maybe it varies depending on the engine.

 

Moved to this forum.

 

This thread should help.

Linky Above

 

Power Steering Return Hose - OEM NPS 71505 | Buy Online - NAPA Auto Parts (napaonline.com)

The above looks to be a likely candidate for the return hose with one fitting to the gearbox as Number Dummy says.