anthrax323
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
As part of this stroker build (and really, a full rebuild of my XJ in the end), I'd really like to convert both the transmission and steering systems to -6AN or -8AN fittings and lines. Transmission fittings are well-documented (M14x1.5), the steering gear is simple enough (M16 and M18), and the pressure outlet on the pump is easy as well (M16 too, I think?)... but the return/low-pressure port (where the reservoir normally sits) is non-threaded, and measures either 19mm or 3/4".
Has anyone done this to their rig? And if so, did you tap the low-pressure port in the housing, weld on a fitting, or did you manage to find a press-in fitting? The latter seems like it'd be more than adequate given the total lack of operating pressure, but I'm having little luck finding press-in fittings beyond this guy:
http://www.radiumauto.com/10AN-Male-Bungs-Press-In-and-Weld-In-P940.aspx
...unfortunately, its -10AN, and the smooth end is only 16.6mm in diameter.
Thoughts?
Has anyone done this to their rig? And if so, did you tap the low-pressure port in the housing, weld on a fitting, or did you manage to find a press-in fitting? The latter seems like it'd be more than adequate given the total lack of operating pressure, but I'm having little luck finding press-in fittings beyond this guy:
http://www.radiumauto.com/10AN-Male-Bungs-Press-In-and-Weld-In-P940.aspx
...unfortunately, its -10AN, and the smooth end is only 16.6mm in diameter.
Thoughts?