Here is the part number for the 1955 & 1956 power steering hose I've used on my cars. This hose has the proper reducer built into it just like the original. Read the earlier e-mail from me listed below for further details. PS14064 CONTINENTAL # 7033 EDELMAN # 66616 EVERCO # 35274 GATES # 490 OMEGA # Hope this will assist some of you. 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: johnl To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; cotejohnr@xxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] '56 Power Steering Hose 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 !! ________________________________________________________________________ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.6/340 - Release Date: 5/15/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get to your groups with one click. Know instantly when new email arrives http://us.click.yahoo.com/.7bhrC/MGxNAA/yQLSAA/8LmulB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/