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68 Power steering pressure hose routeing problems

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My 68 coupe had never had a new power steering pressure or return hose on it since it was new. I replaced the hoses a year ago and now the pressure hose has rubbed on the exhaust manifold where the exhaust pipe and the manifold join. The hose I used looks exactely like the old one. I can't seem to route it far enough away from the manifold to keep this from happening. If someone knows what I can do, I would appreciate the input. By the way it is a 302, with AC.
 

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Do you have the bracket on the drivers side shock tower that the hose routes through? If not, you will need to purchase one. Get back to us.
 
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On my 68 I have had good luck by using the 2 piece high pressure line that is sold to fit the 1969 mustang. Then the hose runs down to a clamp that they used in 69-70 that bolts to the bottom of the shock tower in the area where the lower A arm fastens close to the adjustable eccentric @ the lower A arm etc. My 68 originally kept the high pressure line above the exhaust manifold and it took alot more heat. Try to find a 69 model and copy it, you'll see what I mean.

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mustangdave said:
Do you have the bracket on the drivers side shock tower that the hose routes through? If not, you will need to purchase one. Get back to us.
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Yes I do and I realized what I did wrong the first time. The original hose had no restricter, and the new one did. I saw in a magazine that the resticter was made on the hose to keep it from moving in the rubber in the bracket. I replaced the hose again and did it right this time. This time the hose is away from the manifolld like it should be. Thanks for your help.
 
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fst68pony said:
On my 68 I have had good luck by using the 2 piece high pressure line that is sold to fit the 1969 mustang. Then the hose runs down to a clamp that they used in 69-70 that bolts to the bottom of the shock tower in the area where the lower A arm fastens close to the adjustable eccentric @ the lower A arm etc. My 68 originally kept the high pressure line above the exhaust manifold and it took alot more heat. Try to find a 69 model and copy it, you'll see what I mean.

GOOD LUCK
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Thanks for the idea. I may try that the next time, sounds like a good idea. I finally figured out what I had done wrong. The new line had a restricter and I did not have it where the hose could not slip back toward the back. Thanks for your input.
 
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