PS Box Input/Output Size? (1 Viewer)

[abosely]

What is the fitting size of the input & output ports on FJ80 power steering box? I have one out and want to put plugs in it so doesn't drip fluid or get debris in while working on cleaning up exterior.
Guessing AN12?

Cheers, Allen

 

[baldilocks]

One is 16mm and one is 17mm. Both have a thread pitch of 1.5.

 

[abosely]

Thanks! Looked on Amazon and online, find 16mm x 1.5mm oil drain plug, not finding anything in 17mm x 1.5 plug.
Any suggestions where to look or what to look for?

They are just for while have PS box out, won’t be pressurized.
Looking for cheap plug.

 

[NLXTACY]

It’s very very uncommon. Use a wine cork.

 

[abosely]

So I’m finding out, cork looks like the way to go! Lol

 

[NLXTACY]

So I’m finding out, cork looks like the way to go! Lol

Everytime I ship a gearbox to RedHead I use cork to plug the ports.

 

[abosely]

Sounds like the simplest way, didn’t know it was such an unusual size.
Does this make it difficult to get new PS hoses made?

 

[abosely]

Just checked Lee Power Steering, they have:

17MM TO -6 LONG POWER STEERING FITTING WITH SEAT FOR TOYOTA PICKUPS & OTHER STEERING GEAR​

So can get one of these when making new PS lines.

 

[NLXTACY]

I thought Lee shut down. They were in Sun Valley. Maybe someone bought them

I gave these but only good if you are converting to AN-6:

AN-6 to M17 x 1.5mm Inverted Flare Converter Fitting, Steel

AN-6 to M17 x 1.5mm Inverted Flare Converter Fitting, Steel (PS-M17-6AN)

absolute-wits-end.com

 

[abosely]

From what I understand someone bought the company.
I’m actually building a 69’ Series IIA LR 100” with OM606, rebuilt & strengthened R380 gearbox & LT230 TC, Diamond axle Land Cruiser 9.5 housings & FJ80 FF 3rd members.
Using FJ80 steering box.
So will convert everything to AN fittings.