-10 Inlet Fitting

The -10 AN Inlet Fitting from KRC Power Steering is a precision-engineered component designed for high-performance power steering system installations, particularly in custom hot rods, race cars, and heavily modified street machines. This adapter serves as the critical connection point between your fuel or fluid line and the inlet port of a KRC first-generation cast-iron power steering pump. As someone who has rebuilt countless power steering systems during engine swaps and custom builds, I can tell you that the inlet fitting quality directly impacts pump longevity and system reliability—a poorly sealed connection introduces air into the system, causing cavitation and premature pump failure.

This -10 AN inlet fitting features a male O-ring design with a 2-bolt flange mounting interface, engineered to mate directly with the inlet port of KRC's original cast-iron pump designs. The aluminum body is silver anodized for corrosion resistance in engine bays exposed to heat cycling and moisture, while the O-ring seal design eliminates the need for thread sealant tape and provides a leak-free, vibration-resistant connection. The compact footprint (measuring 4.55 × 1.4 × 5.85 inches) allows for tight routing in chassis with minimal clearance, and the lightweight construction (0.13 lbs) contributes negligibly to overall system mass while maintaining structural integrity under full steering load.

This fitting is ideal for builders integrating KRC power steering pumps into front-end rebuilds, LS engine swaps, or resto-mod projects where original reservoir configurations no longer apply. The -10 AN port size accepts standard braided stainless hose with -10 AN fittings, making it compatible with modern aftermarket plumbing systems. Proper installation requires dry-fitting the assembly first to verify hose routing clearance—particularly critical near exhaust manifolds or turbo installations—and ensuring the O-ring seats fully before tightening the 2-bolt flange to manufacturer torque specifications to prevent leaks under dynamic steering loads.