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    Fuel and power steering fittings

    Doing some plumbing and had 2 questions for the great minds on here: 1-Using the standard fuel lines what are the fittings/ adapters to use to transition from the supplied hard lines to -AN fittings ( I think -6) to the fuel pressure regulator (Coyote).
    2- Does anyone know the size/type of male fitting to plumb the power stearing rack to the pressure and return lines? Another way to ask this one is what are the female threads in the steering rack? I'm going to use my own SS/ -AN lines
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    Don't know about the great minds part. Speaking for myself of course. But a couple responses:

    1. Not sure about using 6AN fittings with the 1/4" and 5/16" stock lines. 6AN is actually equivalent to 3/8". Breeze might be able to help.

    2. For sure Breeze has the 6AN fittings for your PS rack. Have used them a couple times. Easy one there.
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    Wes,

    With respect to the power steering lines: I ended up calling Mark from Breeze Automotive about this subject. The sizes are different for pressure and return lines at the power steering rack. I can't remember off the top of my head the sizes, but Mark knew exactly what I would need in order to build my own lines.
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    Mark can also help you on fittings to transition from hard line to 6AN fittings.
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    Thanks, all, I'm noticinig a trend here... I reached out to Mark.

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    You'll have a tough time adapting 5/16" and 1/4" lines to -6 AN. The fittings are not generally made for that. It can be done, but it's not simple. It will be much easier to transition them to 3/8" hard line, and then to -6 AN.

    Power steering return has very low pressure. Just like the factory does, you can use simple rubber hose and a hose clamp. The pressure line is very different. It has extremely high pressures, up to 1,500 psi. You need a special kind of hose for this. When you buy fittings from Mark, also get the special line that goes with it.
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