Topic: 69 428 CJ - PS Hose Protective Sleeve

[Vcode]

Anybody have a picture showing where the PS hose protective sleeve goes?

Thanks.

[carlite65]

what year?? which engine?? a/c or no a/c??

[Vcode]

1969 428 no A/C

[Sean C. Gearty]

If you are asking about the foam that goes over the power steering return and cooler lines, I have a couple of images that may help. There is one picture I don't have on file, that you will need to see as it is just where the blue paint daub is, that is a space where a plastic clamp goes to secure the two lines together, and another portion of foam follows that up. There is a picture on Jack's website that shows the clamp if you are not familiar with them.

http://www.deadnutson.com/catalog/item/4065497/4706481.htm

If I get a chance later, I will try and forward an image where the clamp is. Hope this helps.

[Vcode]

If you are asking about the foam that goes over the power steering return and cooler lines, I have a couple of images that may help. There is one picture I don't have on file, that you will need to see as it is just where the blue paint daub is, that is a space where a plastic clamp goes to secure the two lines together, and another portion of foam follows that up. There is a picture on Jack's website that shows the clamp if you are not familiar with them.

http://www.deadnutson.com/catalog/item/4065497/4706481.htm

If I get a chance later, I will try and forward an image where the clamp is. Hope this helps.

Thanks for posting the pictures. Those will be a big help.
I knew about the clamp - but my car was built in May so I guess it wasn't used.
So if the clamp wasn't used - is it just one long piece or still two pieces?
Do you know what the length dimension is?

Back in the late 70's early 80's I got a complete PS system form a 1969 351 car with 14,000 miles - I seemed to remember the sleeve was in two pieces - but I don't remember any clamp - but that was a 351 car.

Thanks,
Dale.

[Sean C. Gearty]

Dale,
you may have to rely on some of the more experienced on this forum with May production and what facility your car was produced. I had a May produced big block Dearborn 69 Mustang that did have that power steering clip as well.

All the Best!

[Vcode]

Sean,

Thanks for that info on your May Dearborn car with the clip.
Mine is a Metuchen built.
I think Ed had one of those clips on ebay a couple of weeks ago.
Do you have any info on the P/S Hose Rubber strap that Max sells (F-521) for the 390/428?

Thanks,
Dale.

[specialed]

got more plastic hose holders left & the foam hose protector wasn't on all cars depending onwhen built as its more of a later 69-70 thing . the pump foam is 9'' & cooler hose is2-5'' foam

[Vcode]

got more plastic hose holders left & the foam hose protector wasn't on all cars depending onwhen built as its more of a later 69-70 thing . the pump foam is 9'' & cooler hose is2-5'' foam

PM sent.

[DragPack69]

Is this hose available or do I need to re-use the old stuff.
Both of mine are the same length, about 6 1/8 long.
BTW, my car is 5/15/69 dearborn buil;t and had/ has both .
clip and foam.

John

[Vcode]

Is this hose available or do I need to re-use the old stuff.
Both of mine are the same length, about 6 1/8 long.
BTW, my car is 5/15/69 dearborn buil;t and had/ has both .
clip and foam.

John

Mustangs Unlimited sells it.
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/search_sorted.asp?Keywords=9371P&x=39&y=10

[J_Speegle]

Mustangs Unlimited sells it.
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/search_sorted.asp?Keywords=9371P&x=39&y=10

Has anyone used this .... does it look correct for the application?

At one time I believe some were just going down to the GM dealerships and purchasing it there. Sorry don't have the modern application not part number

[Vcode]

Here's the sleeve that Mustangs Unlimited sells.
It's about 21" long with a wall thickness around .150"

[rcgt350]

Would a 70 Boss 302 use the Foam on the Return hose for the Power Steering? If so, how long is it and where about should it be placed?
Randy

[specialed]

I sent an original piece of this foam to Daniel Carpenter back years ago & had him make the foam since this foam p/s hose protector always stretches & swells from engine & p/s fluids leaks & exhaust heat. I told him to market & sell it in 21'' lengths as that would fit all boss 302 & 429s & 428 cjs & other ford cars & the buyer could cut it to correct lengths depending on the car it is being used on. I only found one piece of this foam nos & it had a c7az ford # id tag on it so it was being used back in 1967 on other ford cars as I have found this foam on hoses in other ford p/s kits in old ford dealerships back in the 80s & 90s when I made obsolete parts buying dealership trips.  Dragpack69 you cant go by old used fluid soaked foam hose lengths since they stretch & swell badly over the years & fall apart.  I got my original lenghts from low mile cars & new take off p/s setups taken from cars made into drag cars back in 69 when they were new.  Also around 1971 or so I see ford changed over to a harder rubber type hose protector that held up better to the elements.