Just want to thank you all for the great info, and especially for responding so fast. I posted a Help! message 'cause my truck broke and I had to get out of Hurricane Irene's way. Yeah guys, was the vacuum pump. With your diagnosis and step by step instructions, I had it done in no time. I'd have posted a thanks sooner but I just got power back this morning. Again, Thanks BuckHammer,Stainless Stroker95 ,Fordpride. Talyn, DIY Mechanic, Action 4478 and Madpogue. Regards, Vinny

 

I'm glad I could help.

 

Glade you got it going and good to see your safe from the storm

 

Glad you got out of the way in time!

 

It seems like stuff always breaks at the worst possible time glad you got it up and running in time

 

Yeah, we got out in time, Thanks. We{long Island) were lucky. Irene sort of spared us the big blow that was expected. As far as vacuum pumps go. Its a bit scary to me that my 8800 lb truck depends on this thing to stop. Is there anything that can be installed as a fail safe?.......besides a big anchor.

 

hydroboost convertion.

 

It's what we are all here for. To share information. =)

Glad you got it all fixed.

 

This has been a great thread and could be an example as to what FTE is all about Great Job Guys!!!!

Here is the link to the Original Post & Cry for Help:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...renes-way.html

Now I would like to Know more about:

Hydroboost Convertion. ????????

It seems like it could be a great safety advantage.

 

It has its advantages and disavantages.
I've read that drums dont like it very well.

there are goods with the bads.

For actual brake pressure to apply to the rotors, hydroboost rocks.

You basically have to go rob a SD of the brake parts in the engine bay and swap them into your truck.
Master cylinder, some stuff from the power steering pump, yada yada.

I was going to do it at one time, then changed my mind.

Though, if the V-pump goes bad on our trucks, you have no brakes, but you can at least steer.