Source for power steering hard line, o-ring end?

[schardein]

I need a straight length of power steering steel pressure line, maybe 12"-18" long, with one end having the standard o-ring (like on our PS pump or gear connections).  Other end just square cut.  I've searched junkyards for a line to just cut the rubber hose off of, but every line I look at has a sharp bend (or bends) right after the nut.  I need something straight, so I can make my own bends.  Anyone know a source?

[MiNi Beast]

Any place that makes hydraulic lines. 

[schardein]

1 hour ago, MiNi Beast said:

Any place that makes hydraulic lines. 

I don't know of any local places that makes hydraulic lines, although the local O-Reillys makes lines for tractors and such.  So you think they could put the crimp on the end of the line?  Like this:

[500 MJ]

I understand that lots of the NAPA stores around here do hydraulic hoses. If yours do, have you asked them?

[Strokermjcomanche]

I'm not at home to check, but I wonder if the GM fuel sending unit line would be correct. If so you can get those your doorman and I know they come and 18 in sections.

 

even if the nut is a different thread you should be able to steal your old one or another nut for the correct style thread

[Eagle]

13 hours ago, schardein said:

I don't know of any local places that makes hydraulic lines, although the local O-Reillys makes lines for tractors and such.  So you think they could put the crimp on the end of the line?  Like this:

 

Could you make it by starting with a ball flare (like for newer brake lines) and then gradually flatten out the ball into that flange?

[schardein]

20 hours ago, MiNi Beast said:

Any place that makes hydraulic lines. 

Nope.  I called O-Reilly's and the local tractor shop, neither can reproduce that line end.

 

19 hours ago, 500 MJ said:

I understand that lots of the NAPA stores around here do hydraulic hoses. If yours do, have you asked them?

My "local" Napa (50min drive) said they can't make it.

 

16 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said:

I'm not at home to check, but I wonder if the GM fuel sending unit line would be correct. If so you can get those your doorman and I know they come and 18 in sections.

 

even if the nut is a different thread you should be able to steal your old one or another nut for the correct style thread

I found this (see 1st pic).  Dorman 800233.    That looks exactly right, even the nut is the right size.  But, it's to short for my requirements, and has that bend in it- would prefer a straight line so I can bend as needed.

5 hours ago, Eagle said:

Could you make it by starting with a ball flare (like for newer brake lines) and then gradually flatten out the ball into that flange?

 

Bubble flares I am familiar with don't leave that short tip on the end to retain the o-ring.

 

Thanks for all the responses. I found this (2nd pic) on Rockauto, it's what I need but to short.  The search continues.  I've resisted the urge to convert to AN fittings and build my own hose, that's a last ditch option.

[Strokermjcomanche]

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-help-steel-fuel-line-repair-kit-5-16-in-x-18-in-w-14mm-fitting-800-151/9110025-P

 

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https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-800-160-Steel-Fuel-Line/dp/B002ESTPMU

[JustEmptyEveryPocket]

What about getting THIS TOOL, which does all kinds of flares and fuel line fittings. Then do a combo of a fuel quick disconnect (IMAGE HERE) and a  regular bubble flare right at the end?

 

[schardein]

I'm not convinced that the fuel line is exactly the same as the power steering line, but if it is, it's exactly what I'm looking for.  

 

That flaring tool is on my wish list on Amazon.  If I could confirm it will do PS o-ring flares, I would probably pull the trigger.