Power steering questions

[davidkerryedwards]

I'm still working on my power steering. The hoses are 5/8. The reservoir's
threaded inlet
and outlet holes are 1/2 pipe thread. These threads have a reducer inserted to
3/8 which
has a 3/8 pipe thread with a 5/8 barb on them. Can anyone explain why BB would
reduce
the fittings to 3/8 before installing the 5/8 barb? It reduces the size of the
hole available for
the fluid to flow thru. It seems counterintuitive to have 5/8 hose reduced to
3/8 at the
reservoir. I'm planning on removing the 3/8 reducer and installing a 1/2 thread
with 5/8
barb in its place. I may also install a larger reservoir if it will fit. I
bought the larger reservoir
on Ebay. It's made by the same company as the original but it may be too tall
and might hit
the lid of the doghouse. If it doesn't fit, at least the lid is vented and I
think it should replace
the original.
I've got the cooler installed and have run new 300 degree hose for the return
line. I will cover
the suction line which runs close to the manifold with Firesleeve to reduce the
heat
absorption.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver