Re: [Chrysler300] '56 Power Steering Hose

["johnl" <john@xxxxxxxxx>]

John and all,

I've experienced this hose problem several times and have come up with a hose that is a bolt on for the 1956 examples.  It is under the Continental Brand, but I don't have the number presently.  Leaving tonight for Asheville, so someone remind me next week and I'll provide the info.

The 1955 hose is different in that the fitting coming out of the pump is male and the 1956 examples are female.  I think I'm right on this, but it could be reversed.  This is what happens when you get old and have a killer cold brewing !!  If you've got an extra pump just switch those fittings and you are in good shape.  If not I took the hose to a shop that will modify and had them change the end to accommodate the male fitting.

As of this writing our three 1955 examples and one 1956 have this hose installed.  More to follow.

John Lazenby
Southern California, just minutes from Disneyland
1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Town & Country
1955 Imperial Newport
1955 Chrysler C300
1956 Chrysler 300B
1957 Chrysler 300C Coupe
1960 Chrysler 300F Coupe
1963  Volkswagen Beetle
2001 BMW ///M5 (A Modern SUPERCAR)  http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=18

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cotejohnr@xxxxxxx>
To: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 6:03 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] '56 Power Steering Hose


Hi all,
I needed a new power steering hose for one of my '56 New Yorkers and 
since it uses the same hose as a '56 300B, I thought this would be 
useful to everyone with a "B" and also a C300.

Our website lists NAPA hose # 7-1108 as a replacement so I bought one.  
I installed it and it looked like a "snake" coming up from the steering 
column to the pump.  ie; it was much too long for a '56.

Went to NAPA store and they let me look through their catalog of power 
steering hoses and I found the correct end fittings and a hose about 8 
inches shorter which provided a much improved installation to the eaton 
pump.  So for all you '55-'56 owners out there, the better fitting hose 
(if you don't have an NOS one kicking around ! ) from NAPA is # 7-829 . 


Maybe someone (?) could update our website section on parts 
replacements for the '55-'56 to name this NAPA number as the preferred 
replacement or the alternative.  I'm not sure and haven't compared 
them,  but it may also be better for later letter cars as well.

To all that are going to Asheville...have an enjoyable and safe trip 
and don't forget to check out the indoor pool at the Biltmore Mansion!!
John Cote
Guilford, CT............ just thinking about building an ARK up here in 
the Northeast !!  And Hertog, don't forget to pack the paddles !!

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