'59 Power Steering Hose

["Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>]

There is indeed something special about these hoses - namely a flow
restriction orifice inside the pressure hose, about 1 foot from the steering
box end.   Using a generic hose will produce a VERY noisy power steering
pump, and general dissatisfaction all around.

I have bought replacement power steering pressure hoses for later Imperials
from Autozone - they seem well made and cost about $40, as I recall.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rex Crews" <rexcrews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 7:26 PM
Subject: IML: '59 Power Steering Hose


Evening, All,

I am wondering if anyone knows where I can acquire the pressure hose for the
power steering in my '59 Crown?  I have priced this hose from two of the
well known dealers and both of them came in at over $60.  This seemed
unreasonable for a mere hose, but maybe there is something rare or unusual
about it.  I am accustomed to paying around $40 for newly fabricated hose,
so I was hoping someone could help.  Apparently this hose is not available
through normal venues, such as NAPa.   Send me a personal email, if you
would, please.

Thanks and happy holidays,


Rex Crews  '59 Crown