1968 SHELBY POWER STEERING HOSES





4/1/2011



There really is no mystery to 1968 Shelby power steering hoses. They are very similar to standard Mustang hoses with a few minor exceptions. Here we can take a look at these hoses.

I will add more pictures and information in a future update.



Until recently, power steering hoses have been difficult to find. Originals are usually very expensive and there were very few quality reproductions.





These two short hoses are found under the car. All Shelbys use the same two hoses. They connect the control valve and the power steering ram. The two hoses may look the same, but they are actually different. The original part numbers are C60Z-3A714-A and C60Z-3A717-A. The numbers stamped on the hoses should read C60A-3A714-A and C60A-3A717-A.






All cars also use this return hose. The return hose is a low pressure hose. It can be identified by the nipple on one end. Fluid is returned to the control valve through this hose. One end is connected to the control valve, the other end is clamped to a hose that runs up to the power steering oil cooler. It is part number C8ZZ-3A713-A . The number actually stamped on the hose is C8ZA-3A713-A. Because this hose hangs under the car, it would normally have an armor wrapping. The wrapping has been removed on the hose above.






All cars also use the same lower pressure hose. The lower hose has a nut on the end. It is a high pressure hose. This hose originally had an armor wrapping. It is part number C7ZZ-3494-B and stamped C8ZA-3494-A.






The main difference between big block and a small block power steering hoses is this hose. It drops down off the back of the power steering pump and connects directly to the C8ZA-3494-A hose. The big block used part number C7ZX-3A719-A. The hose is stamped C8ZA-3A719-A. This 1968 hose does not have armor.



The small block used a slightly shorter hose. I believe it was stamped C7ZX-3A719-A.



Two sections of bulk hose -3A005- were also used. These hoses are used to run the fluid through a small oil cooler located on the front of the radiator support.