Can anybody give me some info on tapping a scout box for an assist set up?
The box came off a scout early 70's has the forward pitman arm.

Thanks for youre help.

Probably just like any other Saginaw steering box....

Maybe search :flipoff2:

Drill two holes and then you tap them:D
Hopefully you have already searched . One of many
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=502229&highlight=hydro+assist

You can't tap a Scout box without Titanium drills and taps because the box is so awesome :rolleyes:

where would a guy purchase such drill bits?

would it work best if i beat on it with my scull till i get a crack,then drill at the crack?

You want to beat on it with an oar, or with the bone that holds your brain?




For more information please see the tech section linked to on the front page of the website, or the link in the FAQ at the very top of this forum.

I got it figured out,thanks for youre help guys.Scout dudes fawkin rule!!! Had to have some tractor parts on my zuke:D

Im pretty sure my unobtanium bits I scored should do the job.

Scout dude fawkin' rules!!!

Corrected your spelling...and thanks for the compliment! :beer:

Corrected your spelling...and thanks for the compliment! :beer:

Why is it you show up when there is a post about beating on your junk and then drilling the crack :flipoff2:

Why is it you show up when there is a post about beating on your junk and then drilling the crack :flipoff2:

I'm married....I need all the action I can get!:flipoff2:

IMHO, tap it on top. That's how I did mine and it will give better flow on left turns than tapping the rail like is shown in this sites faq.

there's pics in my build thread. You've got to be very accurate.

IMHO, tap it on top. That's how I did mine and it will give better flow on left turns than tapping the rail like is shown in this sites faq.

there's pics in my build thread. You've got to be very accurate.

Thats page 10 if you arent familiar with the build.:D

Have you worked out a fitting scheme for your box yet? That middle tapped hole looks like it will be kinda tight once the OEM hoses are in place.

I likes how this will keep the hoses all in the same area!!

for the lazy
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/larboc/DSC_0005Medium.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/larboc/DSC_0007Small-3.jpg
I've got two 1/4npt to #6JIC/-6 AN adapters for my hydraulic hoses, no pics yet, but it clears everything. I have to install the right turn assist fitting first, then install the pressure/return flare lines. Tight indeed, but fits fine.