So my 84 T type had some squirrelly steering even after getting an alignment so I replaced the rag joint and had the steering box rebuilt.
I am attempting to reinstall and I can't get the return line back into the gear box. Its like there is something in the bottom of the hole, preventing the hose fitting from going in. The pressure line hooked up with no problem. You can see in the attached picture, how the pressure line has a 'recessed cavity' at the bottom of the hole for the fitting to plug in to. However the return line doesn't have this. And as a result the fitting won't go into the hole deep enough to start threading.
Any idea what this is?? Can it be removed? I could probably drill it out, but I really don't want to take the box back off the car.
What kind of fitting do I need to make this connection?
I am attempting to reinstall and I can't get the return line back into the gear box. Its like there is something in the bottom of the hole, preventing the hose fitting from going in. The pressure line hooked up with no problem. You can see in the attached picture, how the pressure line has a 'recessed cavity' at the bottom of the hole for the fitting to plug in to. However the return line doesn't have this. And as a result the fitting won't go into the hole deep enough to start threading.
Any idea what this is?? Can it be removed? I could probably drill it out, but I really don't want to take the box back off the car.
What kind of fitting do I need to make this connection?
