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Now that I look through these again I'm kind of reminded more of what the rebuild was like. I think a seal puller tool would also be useful (to get the front shaft seal out), but you can do it without one in a pinch. But something like this:
Well, the OTC pulley puller will be in on Wednesday - the same day Kyle says the pump and bracket will be in. Thanks for the tip, Luke. And I've read through both links and understand the plan. Just need to order the kit now.
While you're still at this early stage, you might give hydroboost brakes a thought and either discard the idea or prepare for it. I'm only just now thinking about it, since I've noticed my brakes take lots of muscle, which gets tiring. I can't imagine what it will be like with two tons in the bed.
If I had thought about it in advance, I would have sourced a Saginaw reservoir housing with two returns (or brazed on another return fitting myself). That's really the only change you need in terms of the power steering pump to be compatible with a future hydroboost upgrade. Even if I ultimately never went to hydroboost, I could just have capped off one of the returns. In other words, it would have been a really simple thing to prep for at the time, whether I used it or not.
Of course it's not like I can't change it now. Just easier at the stage you're at now.
While you're still at this early stage, you might give hydroboost brakes a thought and either discard the idea or prepare for it. I'm only just now thinking about it, since I've noticed my brakes take lots of muscle, which gets tiring. I can't imagine what it will be like with two tons in the bed.
Do you not have power brakes? mine are the easiest brakes to push, out of any vehicle I've ever driven. They stop like an ostrich trying to fly, with it's head in the sand, as well.
Early 6.9L diesels may have used it, but GM diesel cars used them. You probably would need the flow control valve and spring from one of those pumps. The routing is pump to hydro-boost with a return, hydro-boost to steering box with a return. I have also seeen them on larger trucks in-line with a vacuum booster.
Here's a drawing from the catalog. Looks like the 87 & 88 F150, as well as the 250's and 350's, had hydroboost and it replaced the vacuum booster. Unfortunately I can't tell from the text section of the catalog what part numbers were hydro and what were vacuum. I'll check some parts store catalogs and see if I can spot it, but if any of you know please chime in.
I'm not sure how much benefit hydro would bring as I've not been around one with it. But the brakes on Dad's truck have always been good and I can lock the wheels without much effort, and I can't imagine hydro would do more than that. Or, am I missing something?
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