Power Steering Lines Saginaw pump to DSE Rack

[Alponcho]

I need some help with power steering lines for my factory appearing '70 Firebird. I have a Saginaw style pump that I need to connect to a DSE steering rack. The problem is I only have about 1.75" between the pressure side output of the pump (which is 5/8 inverted flare) and the head (aftermarket Pontiac). I tried a 5/8 to -6 adaptor and the 90 degree fitting that came with the DSE hose kit (which converts everything to -6) but at over 2" it won't work.

Does anyone have a simple solution for this? I spent several hours online today and came up empty...maybe not looking for the right stuff.

At this point, I'm thinking about making my own adaptor using some 3/8 nicopp line I have on hand. I'd use 5/8 IF male to a 5/8 IF male. Then I could use a female 5/8 IF junction, to which I would connect the 5/8 IF to -6 adaptor. Would this work?



Seems like a lot of connections, especially for high pressure, but not sure what else to do. Open to suggestions. I'm new to making lines if you haven't guessed already. Local hydraulic places have not been very helpful.