Need help finding a banjo fitting for my rack and pin

[67XR7]

I have a p/s rack kit and I currently have this fitting:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Unisteer/668/8...ductId=1223161

But I need this in 18mm/8AN not 6AN cant find it anywhere I even tried looking at Hydraulic specific sites with no luck. would prefer steel not sure if material will really matter as its for my return line.
OR
I need to come up with a more flexable return hose that looks like "steel Braid"

the reason I need this is because I decided to make up my own P/S hoses for my unisteer kit as Unisteer wants you to run some really short hoses that look like ass when installed BUT the aeroquip hose im using with the hard vinyl inner in size 3/8 or size 6 what ever youd like to call it, is not flexable enough to go over the return side nipple on the supplied pump.SO I need a good looking hose that will stand up to the P/S fluid OR a Size 8/18mm Bajo to get everything done.

[MaxHarvard]

You probably won't find one.

Just use a -6 to barb fitting and use that. It's not pressurized so you can get away with clamps.

[bigtime]

Cut off the -6 and tig a -8 on. I make fittings all of the time for out local hydrauilc shop.

[clay69camaro]

Call around and see if there are any specialty hose shops in the area.

I had a similar problem with a turbo on my DD, could not find the banjo bolt or water fitting to save my life. Went down to the hose shop and they made me a water line and sold me the banjo fitting. all for under $50

They are Mesa Hose in Costa Mesa CA, I don't think they have a website but if you still can't find anything give them a call (949) 645-2661

Good Luck

[67XR7]

the pump im using has a plastic reservoir it is this pump here:

http://www.unisteer.com/seach_by_veh...+steering+pump

with the brackets and pulley for ford of course

Someone on PT suggested modifying a bulk head fitting and putting in the reservoir and then I would have an AN outlet on the pump. just dont want to eat the cost OF a reservoir in case it doesnt work.I guess i could use a sealing ring on both sides of the bulk head just in case?

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by 67XR7

Someone on PT suggested modifying a bulk head fitting and putting in the reservoir and then I would have an AN outlet on the pump. just dont want to eat the cost OF a reservoir in case it doesnt work.I guess i could use a sealing ring on both sides of the bulk head just in case?

I did the same in the past, worked fine. They make o-ring sealed AN washers to use on either side to seal it, no leaks. Later switched to a remote reservoir pump and one of Mike's (Musclerodz) remote ps tanks, worked even better and cleared up a lot of room around the pump for me.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by 67XR7

I have a p/s rack kit and I currently have this fitting:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Unisteer/668/8...ductId=1223161

But I need this in 18mm/8AN not 6AN cant find it anywhere I even tried looking at Hydraulic specific sites with no luck. would prefer steel not sure if material will really matter as its for my return line.
OR
I need to come up with a more flexable return hose that looks like "steel Braid"

the reason I need this is because I decided to make up my own P/S hoses for my unisteer kit as Unisteer wants you to run some really short hoses that look like ass when installed BUT the aeroquip hose im using with the hard vinyl inner in size 3/8 or size 6 what ever youd like to call it, is not flexable enough to go over the return side nipple on the supplied pump.SO I need a good looking hose that will stand up to the P/S fluid OR a Size 8/18mm Bajo to get everything done.

Sounds like maybe you could go with an intermediary step and run a reservoir in the system.... so you'd go -6 from the rack low pressure side - to the reservoir with a -6 inlet - and then go from the reservoir with a 5/8" hose barb to the return (usually a 5/8" hose barb fitting) on the pump.