Power steering fitting conversion

stev · 06-15-2022, 12:37 AM

I'm almost done with my 7/900 series accessory swap on my b230 240. The power steering line where it connects to the rack is the only obstacle I have now. I bought a PTFE hose kit on amazon and just need to connect the other end to the rack. Most of the banjo fittings online will not work as most of them are the same size/shape

It won't clear any of the other components of the rack unless I used a fitting that has a 90 degree bend and points almost straight up. And I will install AC one day so it can't take up the AC compressor's space. So instead of buying hundreds of dollars worth of line bending and flaring tools to make a custom fit banjo fitting, can I just use one of these? Thread it directly into the rack and connect the other end to the hose end? I can barely find any information on this maybe because I am too new. Are banjo fittings necessary here?

culberro · 06-15-2022, 02:38 AM

No need for a banjo. You can use a a straight fitting with a crush washer.

I’d be cautious about using aluminum fittings there, check the pressure ratings. PS is 1300psi or so.

You can also get the fittings at a hydraulic shop. Pretty common fittings, they’ll most likely be steel.

dalek · 06-15-2022, 07:06 AM

I thought black was steel and blue aluminum

culberro · 06-15-2022, 09:05 AM

Steel will usually be silver colored in hydraulic fittings. I have seen some black coated steel, but it’s not common.

Aluminum fittings are usually blue, blue/red, black, or silver.

06-15-2022, 12:37 AM	#1
stev Board Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Socal	Power steering fitting conversion I'm almost done with my 7/900 series accessory swap on my b230 240. The power steering line where it connects to the rack is the only obstacle I have now. I bought a PTFE hose kit on amazon and just need to connect the other end to the rack. Most of the banjo fittings online will not work as most of them are the same size/shape It won't clear any of the other components of the rack unless I used a fitting that has a 90 degree bend and points almost straight up. And I will install AC one day so it can't take up the AC compressor's space. So instead of buying hundreds of dollars worth of line bending and flaring tools to make a custom fit banjo fitting, can I just use one of these? Thread it directly into the rack and connect the other end to the hose end? I can barely find any information on this maybe because I am too new. Are banjo fittings necessary here?

06-15-2022, 02:38 AM	#2
culberro Ronald Culberbone III Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redmond, OR	No need for a banjo. You can use a a straight fitting with a crush washer. I’d be cautious about using aluminum fittings there, check the pressure ratings. PS is 1300psi or so. You can also get the fittings at a hydraulic shop. Pretty common fittings, they’ll most likely be steel. __________________ Cult Person. Pissing in your Kool-Aid. Head work: https://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=349975 Temp Sender Adapters: https://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=348169

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06-15-2022, 09:05 AM	#4
culberro Ronald Culberbone III Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redmond, OR	Steel will usually be silver colored in hydraulic fittings. I have seen some black coated steel, but it’s not common. Aluminum fittings are usually blue, blue/red, black, or silver.