Posted by Joe Divito on September 15, 1998 at 18:39:52:
I have recently noticed that the power cylinder hoses
(the two small hoses that run from the control valve to
the power cylinder under the car) have started to leak.
In a fit of industriousness, I decided to replace them
myself. Based on past experience changing the power
steering pump, and the information in the Auto Krafter's
catalog, I ordered the flared fitting hoses (two). To
my annoyance, I discovered I had two different types of
hose (one flared fitting and one O-ring fitting hose)
when I took the old ones off. Actually, the O-ring
hose only had a rubber O-ring on one end, the other
end appearing to be a different style of a flared
fitting. Of course, the other O-ring may have fallen
off when I took it off without my noticing it, but I
didn't find anything around the car when I looked.
Does anyone else with a '76 Maverick or Comet have any
experience changing these hoses? Before I order an
O-ring fitting hose, I wanted to confirm if I can just
order the standard O-ring fitting hose, or if Ford
did something weird during the transition from one type
to the other. The data plate shows the car was
manufactured on 9/75.
Thanks,
Joe