Porterbuilt steering rack , question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Painter D · 08-24-2013, 04:18 PM

Is there supposed to be a crush washer or something else that goes between the rack ,and the fitting that the hoses connect to? I enclosed a couple of pics. Its leaking pretty good between these two connections the pressure and return lines.

Its not leaking between the hoses and these fitting just between the rack and the fittings.

C10_ustacould · 08-24-2013, 04:51 PM

Are those fittings provided by Porterbuilt? I appears to have a packing (white Teflon ring) on it already. Do you what production vehicle the rack is from?

Special-Ed · 08-24-2013, 05:02 PM

Liquid Teflon. Or yellow Teflon tape around fitting
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C10_ustacould · 08-24-2013, 05:02 PM

So they are pipe thread?

Special-Ed · 08-24-2013, 05:07 PM

It looks like a pipe thread to me on my iPhone.
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C10_ustacould · 08-24-2013, 05:20 PM

Many power steering fittings today are metric o-ring. For instance my truck has a 97 corvette power steering pump witch uses 16mmx1.5 o-ring and mi steering box is an 86 C10 witch uses 18mmx1.5 o-ring. Given the late model look of the rack I would check to see if it in fact need that style fitting, which is made by earls or russell and available at places like summit racing or jegs.

Special-Ed · 08-24-2013, 05:33 PM

yeah those fittings require teflon tape... my truck they are getting teflon, problem solved.

**lolife99** · 08-24-2013, 06:09 PM

Tapered pipe threads get teflon tape.
Straight threads get a gasket.

That white gasket should make the seal,... but Unisteer include Loctite 545 (hydraulic thread sealant) with their AN fitting kit.
http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_pr..._fittings.html

Painter D · 08-25-2013, 09:35 AM

Guess I'll try Teflon tape and see if that fixes it.

PBFAB.COM · 08-26-2013, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Painter D

Guess I'll try Teflon tape and see if that fixes it.

Danny-

The small teflon o-ring should be sufficient and seal right up. The fittings we supply in the kit are a standard thread to AN fitting that Unisteer makes. Does it feel like they thread into the rack tightly? Or do they feel sloppy at all?

Feel free to call us or email directly so we can help you get this leak figured out.

Nate

C10_ustacould · 08-26-2013, 05:04 PM

^^Customer support^^

Painter D · 08-26-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Danny-

The small teflon o-ring should be sufficient and seal right up. The fittings we supply in the kit are a standard thread to AN fitting that Unisteer makes. Does it feel like they thread into the rack tightly? Or do they feel sloppy at all?

Feel free to call us or email directly so we can help you get this leak figured out.

Nate

I re-did the Teflon tape on the threads and all seems well. No leaks so far ,think I'm all fixed up. Should be on the road and painted before the end of the year.

BB72CHEVKT · 08-27-2013, 02:08 PM

I hear you know a good painter.

Painter D · 08-27-2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I hear you know a good painter.

That I do
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08-24-2013, 04:18 PM	#1
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Porterbuilt steering rack , question? Is there supposed to be a crush washer or something else that goes between the rack ,and the fitting that the hoses connect to? I enclosed a couple of pics. Its leaking pretty good between these two connections the pressure and return lines. Its not leaking between the hoses and these fitting just between the rack and the fittings. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-24-2013, 04:51 PM	#2
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? Are those fittings provided by Porterbuilt? I appears to have a packing (white Teflon ring) on it already. Do you what production vehicle the rack is from? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-24-2013, 05:02 PM	#3
Special-Ed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Floriduh Posts: 386	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? Liquid Teflon. Or yellow Teflon tape around fitting Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Ed will be known as the Tiger Woods of the integration business

08-24-2013, 05:02 PM	#4
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? So they are pipe thread? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-24-2013, 05:07 PM	#5
Special-Ed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Floriduh Posts: 386	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? It looks like a pipe thread to me on my iPhone. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Ed will be known as the Tiger Woods of the integration business

08-24-2013, 05:20 PM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? Many power steering fittings today are metric o-ring. For instance my truck has a 97 corvette power steering pump witch uses 16mmx1.5 o-ring and mi steering box is an 86 C10 witch uses 18mmx1.5 o-ring. Given the late model look of the rack I would check to see if it in fact need that style fitting, which is made by earls or russell and available at places like summit racing or jegs. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-24-2013, 05:33 PM	#7
Special-Ed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Floriduh Posts: 386	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? yeah those fittings require teflon tape... my truck they are getting teflon, problem solved. __________________ Ed will be known as the Tiger Woods of the integration business

08-24-2013, 06:09 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? Tapered pipe threads get teflon tape. Straight threads get a gasket. That white gasket should make the seal,... but Unisteer include Loctite 545 (hydraulic thread sealant) with their AN fitting kit. http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_pr..._fittings.html __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-25-2013, 09:35 AM	#9
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? Guess I'll try Teflon tape and see if that fixes it. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-26-2013, 05:04 PM	#11
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? ^^Customer support^^ __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

08-27-2013, 02:08 PM	#13
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Porterbuilt steering rack , question? I hear you know a good painter. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

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