I searched the forum, but just found bits and pieces of info.
My power steering pressure hose on my '69 350/300 SS sprung a small leak today.I ordered a new hose from Rick's. Can someone give me a step by step on replacing it and priming the pump ?
Pretty much a rookie on this, but think I can do it w/ a little help.
Thanks
Billy

Billy,
after replacing the hose, check fluid level, start the car and turn the wheel all the way one direction and back the other. Repeating this will rid the system of air. It will squeel until the air is out by the way.

The more I look at it the more questions I have-
So I can just unscrew the old hose on both ends and bolt the new one on ?
The return hose isn't leaking, but it's a little old, should I replace it also.
Is it tough to snake it through the frame ?
How do you get to the clamp at the bottom.
Looks like only the pressure hose has the sleeve on it, should the return have one also ?
Any tricks to draining the pump first ?
Thanks
Billy

You could purchase a turkey baster at the dollar store and suck as much fluid as you can out of the pump reservoir. Then remove the pressure hose. Since you are only replacing the pressure hose, you will not run the risk of introducing too much air into the system. It wouldn't hurt to refill the pump reservoir with new GM power steering fluid. Adding new fluid to the old stuff in your system is better than reusing the old fluid that you sucked out with the baster.

Another tip. Don't start the engine when you are trying to get the air out of the system. Jack the front tires off the ground. Then turn the steering wheel full lock to full lock a dozen times. Refill the reservoir as required.

One more tip. Have someone carefully look at the hoses as the wheels are steered full lock to full lock. In some cases, you might find that the hoses can rub against the steering linkage, pitman arm, etc if they are not reinstalled exactly like the originals.

Then let the car down and start the engine. Check the fluid level in the reservoir one more time. Then go for a short ride. Check things once more when you get back.

Sounds easy enough, I'll just replace the pressure hose so not to get too much air in.Thanks for the help.
Billy