Re: [Chrysler300] '56 Power Steering Hose

["Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

When I had my booster powder painted, the lamebrains also powder painted the 
interior surface(where the piston does its thing).  They had to re-do the 
job as that must not be done.

Roger Schaaf
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>
To: "'johnl'" <john@xxxxxxxxx>; "Gil Cunningham" <Lettercars@xxxxxxx>; 
<Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:52 PM
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] '56 Power Steering Hose


> John, Gil, and 1955 Chrysler product owners with power brakes on their 
> cars:
>
> My 1955 C300 is in the shop where I had my mechanic pull the master 
> cylinder
> and the Kelsey-Hayes booster.  I hot-shotted the booster to Power Brake
> Exchange in nearby (60 miles) San Jose where I visited with Martin, the 
> guy
> that works on these engineering masterpieces.  His observations confirmed
> mine that the unit had probably never been overhauled as it had an ID tag
> affixed by one of the screws on the booster body.  Only 78,000 miles in 51
> years-heck, nothing seems to last.  Warranty has long since expired.  Unit
> had apparently totally failed as it took both feet jammed hard on the 
> brake
> pedal to slow down the brute.  Good thing the pedal is double-wide.  Great
> planning!
>
> Martin says they manufacture six special parts for the rebuild and will
> resleeve the master cylinder bore if required.  He gave me their catalog
> that shows they can provide service on power brake boosters for MoPars 
> 1950
> to date.  The catalog shows the same booster for all 1955 Plymouth, Dodge,
> DeSoto and Chryslers.  Also, they show most US iron from the '50's and a 
> lot
> of foreign stuff.  Member Mike Galassi and others report good service from
> Power Brake Exchange and I expect the same, but I will report results and
> price.  An entry at the Imperial Club pages indicates less than 
> satisfactory
> service from them by one member.  They also provide rebuild service for
> power steering pumps and rack and pinion units.
>
> Contacts:
> Power Brake Exchange
> 260 Phelan Ave.
> San Jose, CA 95112
> 800-322-1775
> 408-292-1305
> Fax: 408-294-68117
> Their website at www.powerbrakeexchange.com has been dead for several 
> weeks.
>
> Original Cylinder
> 6853 Suva St.
> Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (Near East L.A.)
> 562-806-6661
> Fax 562-806-3570
>
> Anyway, Martin suggested gold zinc coating/dipping the booster body.  Does
> that seem to be an appropriate finish for this piece or would it be better
> to just retain the rather dull looking cad/zinc finish?
>
> Also, are there any helpful hints for my mechanic as he installs the 
> booster
> and sets the linkage?
>
> John L. or anyone:  Please make a mental or written note to chase down the
> brand, part number and source for a proper length/proper end connection 
> 1955
> power steering hose-either a direct installation or requiring different
> fittings???  Do any replacement fittings need to be steel or is brass OK?
>
> C-300'ly,
> Rich Barber
> Brentwood, CA
> 1955 Chrysler C-300 (whoa Nelly)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of johnl
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 7:17 AM
> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; cotejohnr@xxxxxxx
> 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 !!
>
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