Power Steering Pressure Gauge?

[rbattelle]

Has anyone ever considered whether it would be possible to implement a power steering pressure gauge?



Seems like you'd need a custom power steering hose with a tee fitting in it somewhere. Or are the threaded ends of the hoses standard (pipe or AN), so that you could make your own tee-fitting with off-the-shelf fittings?



Ryan

 

[Bob4x4]

Has anyone ever considered whether it would be possible to implement a power steering pressure gauge?



Seems like you'd need a custom power steering hose with a tee fitting in it somewhere. Or are the threaded ends of the hoses standard (pipe or AN), so that you could make your own tee-fitting with off-the-shelf fittings?



Ryan

It is part of the D/C special tools... ... ... ... ... ... ... Something similiar will be available through Snap on etc.



Bob

 

[nickleinonen]

why the need for one really? it will only register large pressures when at lock when the flow stops [pressure = resistance to flow]

 

[DMcLeod]

When I tried to locate fittings, I found the Dodge hoses use somewhat special connections (metric, flare, etc. ). Even the major brand "Parker" did not have the correct fitting available. I would consider taking the hose to a local hydraulic repair shop and having a "t" installed at your designated location with a fitting for a pressure gage of your choice.



As for the need of doing so, monitoring pressure and flow of any hydraulic system is a standard diagnostic procedure.