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Merrill
06-18-2014, 09:17 PM
Not the MM.
Skipping the details I have a power steering hose that FOMOCO never created. I am wanting to put a 6AN fitting in the steering rack but there is not a proper adapter and because of pressure it always drips. I am wanting to install the fitting in the rack with somthing like JB Weld, curious what the collective has had success with?

Comin' in Hot
06-18-2014, 09:31 PM
Is this for your marauder or a mustang ii rack?

Merrill
06-19-2014, 05:27 AM
Actually it is my 99 Ranger, but it has a 4.6 in it.

martyo
06-19-2014, 05:34 AM
Picture of said fitting?

whitey
06-19-2014, 05:53 PM
Id use quickweld if you want a putty, or jb weld for a more liquid epoxy. Ive used both on a brake fluid resiovior for a scooter. I liked the quick weld better.

lifespeed
06-19-2014, 06:45 PM
A machine shop can make your custom adapter fitting. I really doubt epoxy will work long term, sounds like a major kluge.

Comin' in Hot
06-19-2014, 07:14 PM
I'm sure someone somewhere makes a fitting, it's just finding the fitting that's going to drive you insane... My dad has a 99 Ranger, it's a 4x4. I never booked that closely at it, but would be willing to if you need me to?

massacre
06-20-2014, 06:41 AM
if it is the pressure side of the system, any cold weld type product won't work for very long.

I have a hydrobooster in my Merc and made some custom hoses in AN-6. I got a couple of adaptors from Hydratech. They were very helpful when I emailed them and they had lots of adaptors available, you might want to try them.

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/hose_fittings.html

Merrill
06-20-2014, 05:34 PM
Thanks all, the hydratech site may have a correct adapter, will give them a call.
I have been through Russell, Aeromotive etc. none of them are right.
I do believe the collective here could solve all of mankinds problems.

Comin' in Hot
06-21-2014, 12:47 AM
you might want to look here

http://www.sweetperformance.com/product/index.php?_a=category&cat_id=239