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ps question

If im correct, I dont need to get them out in one piece because I dont need to reuse them. these fittings are deeper than the old ones so if i can get the brass fittings out it should work. i just dont want to hurt anything by beating them out with a hammer and a chisle
 
I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume you are serious. That line will work just fine until you actually hit the brakes.
Then its a tossup as whether the line ruptures or blows out of the fitting.

Either way, you will not have any brakes.

I'm not even sure what they are using that for. They say its to install brake pressure gauges.
And some of the gauges go up to 1500psi, so I suppose that the tubing might handle non power brakes with big wheel cylinders.

But there is no way it would be safe on a power brake system. Even if it stood the possible 2000psi+ that power brakes can develop, the slightest amount of heat will cause it to melt or weaken.

There is a reason that your lines are steel.

Speaking of which, steel lines are plentiful and cheap. So are the fittings. Grab some, borrow a double flare tool and fix it right.

If you have more than one bad, consider some of the prebent kits in either steel or stainless.
They are bent to fit with all fittings already on them.
 
They are SAE, so that kit should work. Just make sure to follow the instructions to make a double flair.

The prebent outfit is here. http://www.inlinetube.com/

They are pricey, and not worth it for one line if the rest are good. I had some rust issues on the rear lines to my Ford, so I bought the stainless kit. I replaced all the rear lines, they fit perfectly and were a match for the original. Even had the guards where the original ones did.
I have the front lines put up, and the next time I am doing anything major up front, I am going to change them too.

However, if the part you broke is not too complicated, look into the premade lines at most of the parts stores.
They are just straight lines with flare fittings on each end.
You can tie a piece of string to one on the truck fitting, run the string along where the line has to go, and then stretch it out straight to see how long the tubing has to be before bending.

Be sure to tape up both ends when installing until you are ready to hook it up so that you don't get dirt in the line.

If I ever have to do a line replacement where there is no prebent kit, I am going to try this stuff. I like the way it seems.

http://www.fedhillusa.com/
 
i got those brass plugs out of my ps box and the fittings look like they should fit no problem but they thread in about 1/3 of the way and pop back out. i thought it may be the fittings were stripped so i went and bought new ones but no luck, same problem. anyone have any ideas?
 
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i tried to get them in my box and gave up.

ended up at the junkyard and took the pressure line, and the small fitting at the back of the power steering pump, and ran the o ring style instead. Cost me like 10 bucks. wasnt worth my time screwing with it.


I got mine from a late 80s s10.
 
73redblaze said:
i got those brass plugs out of my ps box and they look like they should fit no problem but they thread in about 1/3 of the way and pop back out. i thought it may be the fittings were stripped so i went and bought new ones but no luck, same problem. anyone have any ideas?
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So i'm confused here, you got the flare fittings out of one box and then you tried to put them into another box? Did you mean you removed the flare fittings from one box and then your lines won't thread into the box?
 
4X4HIGH said:
So i'm confused here, you got the flare fittings out of one box and then you tried to put them into another box? Did you mean you removed the flare fittings from one box and then your lines won't thread into the box?
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yea exactly. sorry if i wasnt clear
 
I'm still not 100% clear and what you mean.

The threads in each style of box are exactly the same so the lines will tighten up IF you're using the correct line (O-ring lines WITHOUT the flare adapter in the box) or (flare style lines WITH the adapters in the box).
 
im using the stock 84 blazer lines in a 2wd box with the brass fittings taken out. i tried it with them in also so i dont know whats wrong unless the threads in the box are F-ed up. but they dont seem to be.
 
73redblaze said:
im using the stock 84 blazer lines in a 2wd box with the brass fittings taken out. i tried it with them in also so i dont know whats wrong unless the threads in the box are F-ed up. but they dont seem to be.
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Well, you either have a box with bad threads or lines with bad threads or the wrong steering box. Does the steering box have 7802644 casting number on it?
 
the lines are brand new, i just bought them because i figured that might be it. so it may be that the box threads are bad or that the box is not the correct box. i finaly towed my truck to my house so progress and answers will be made quickly. i will get the casting # in the morning for you. Thanks again for all your help
 
casting # is 7802644 so im not sure WTH is going on. heres some eye candy for you. i just got her home last night. its been in my grampas shop until now

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Ok, the box is correct and so are the thread sizes. You do realize there are 2 different sized threads right? You aren't trying to thread the smaller fitting into the larger hole are you?
 
haha no i know they are 2 diffrent sizes but neither of them will thread in. the ONLY thing i can think of is the threads inside the box are to warn out because it will thread in about 3 turns and pop right back out. same with the return line.
 
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