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Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T

Posted By: PJ68RT

Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 05:10 PM

I'm looking for a replacement power steering pressure line/hose for a 1968 charger R/T with a/c (if that matters). It seems there are a few different P.S pumps for this year. I can't seem to find a re-pop of this style of hose. Any help would be appreciated.

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Posted By: PJ68RT

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 05:12 PM

Here's a pic of the pump.

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Posted By: dogdays

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 06:48 PM

Find a place that will make new hoses using your end fittings.

R.
Posted By: fastmark

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 07:11 PM

That is a federal pump if that helps.
Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 07:17 PM

Lots of NOS ones around but you won't like the price. Check e-bay with P/N 2537981

https://www.hiltopautoparts.com/product/nos-mopar-power-steering-hose-1968-9-b-body-383-440/
Posted By: PJ68RT

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 07:21 PM

Dogdays - I took it down to a hyd. shop and the tech looked at it and said that it has an internal flow restrictor in the large OD hose (news to me) and that i'd have to get direct from manufacturer. I thought that sounded weird but figured i'd but do some more research before I take the next step.
Posted By: Dave Hall

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 07:22 PM

Does it really need those funky curves? I would go to a hydraulic shop and get a nice one made.
Posted By: dogdays

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 08:48 PM

So I went to the Autoparts Reference Library (Rockauto) and found that there are brand new hoses available for less than you would have paid to get your hose rebuilt. I hope you can use one of those.
$21 at Autozone.

R.
Posted By: 469runner

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 09:05 PM

I had the same problem restoring my 1968 Charger. I used a reproduction hose with all the wrong bends. I have thought since of sending my hose to Classic Auto Air in Tampa, Fla. They did my AC lines. They reused the original hose ends and replated them, then soldered on new crimp sleeves to hold the new rubber. I don't see why they couldn't do the same for a power steering hose. AC systems are under the same high pressure as a power steering system. Give them a call and see what they say.
Posted By: gtx6970

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 09:31 PM

I just went thru this exact scenario last week.
The ONLY place I could find a line for a 1968 was Rockauto..... At almost $200

I got one locally for a 1969 Charger, and all I had to do was change the male fitting in the gear box. Best of all, it was less than $40 ( the flare fitting is larger on a 1969 and up. The threaded port in the box was the same.


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Posted By: PJ68RT

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/23/17 11:01 PM

Thanks for the replies. I would prefer something that looks OE, but that appears to not exist...execpt for NOS $$$. I do see both Rockauto and Napa have two hoses available, one is $20 the other is $170. Both look nothing like the original.
Posted By: frank

Re: Power Steering Pressure Line - 1968 Charger R/T - 06/24/17 02:01 AM

Bouchillon may have one.
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