Does anybody out there in FTE land have any experience with a hydroboost conversion using a lincoln hydroboost? I'm considering a hydroboost upgrade for my 1977 f250 highboy using a 1977 lincoln unit that i happen to have kicking around. Is it a direct bolt on or is there modifications required?

 

Ever get your information? I am also considering this swap. Thanks.

 

1977 Lincoln/Continental Mark V came w/a 460 / 1978's could have a 400 or 460 / 1979's came w/a 400.

1972/79 FoMoCo Passenger Cars with Hydro-Boost used the Saginaw P/S pump.

 

Go look at my albums. Way easier with a F superduty unit than the Lincoln thats for sure. Use the Lincoln unit as a core on a F superduty unit. It involves very little fab work and is near bolt up.

 

Nothing there bud.

 

No, i haven't looked into this swap at all yet, but its still in the plan for the future. I was sure to save the saginaw pump and brackets with the extra return fitting on the reservoir. Mine was off a 77 lincoln with the 460. I also have a hydro-boost setup from a early 90's GMC truck that had a diesel. It looks very similar to the lincoln set up. I'll have to look into the F superduty setup when i get closer to doing the swap as i'm not familiar and see what one will work the best.

 

You can find 390gashog's thread here. Lots of good info from many FTE members commenting.

 

I did the HB conversion. It was probably the best mod I've done for the truck. Even with 4X discs, I wasn't happy with the stopping power. With the HB it is a different truck. I used the hb unit from a GM Astro Van--made by the same manufacturer who makes them for Ford.

As the other member mentioned, use the SuperDuty master/hb combo. That way you get the same diameter brake eye. Don't try to mix match the master with a hb unit, using spacers, cutting the push rod, even slotting the mounting holes. Imo that's asking for trouble, but to each their own.

The Saginaw ps pumps, from mid 80's to mid 90's, on Econoline vans with your engine, have the bracket.

 

​​​​​​​Thanks for the advice guys. And flowney, I did stumble upon 390gashog's thread and it is full of great information. I'm not installing the HB right at thus moment but will be soon and just want to have as much info as possible...i will definitely keep my open for a late 90's f450 one in case myLincoln one or gmc 2500 one won't work. Thanks again!