2 questions.  1. Power steering reservoir hose, anyone run silicone? The "Gates" parts store stuff is rock hard after a year.  2. Can an admin change my permissions? I like to add some knowledge to the occasional post that I might happen to know something about.  And I do know a few things, been a mechanic for decades.  Thanks  Eric 

Bought these and they were appropriately sized. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G3NTI32?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details  

Using the T-5 trans with a internal thunderbird SC T/O bearing I'm pretty sure I need a 3/4 or 7/8 master to get the travel needed. I was shocked that Willwood and Tilton does not give you any usable info on their site like mounting flange  dimensions. I ran this combo from 1996 to around 2010 when I installed the TR6060 in my mustang. Unfortunately I can't remember what master cylinder size I was running originally. If im stuck with the quest 5/8 master I could always use a external slave cylin

Oil pick up screens are obsolete, New oil pumps are really pricey,  has anyone used the 83 style oil pump and pick up tube that bolts to block,  They are really inexpensive and available.    I'm sure some have tried it.  Thoughts? input?  Results?   Dad