My engine pull adventure continues... It's been a challenge so far due to a variety of issues that have come up, but I'm making progress slowly.

Here is how she sits currently...



I have two questions... does anyone know where to find the exhaust Y-pipes in-stock? It looks like the bolts are severely rusted out and I'd like to just cut it, but I can't seemed to find them for sale online anywhere. Also, there is a pressure hose coming off the steering pump that looks like its leaking. Also not sure where to find this as well.

Thanks for looking!

 

IIRC, someone does sell them.
But, this is a perfect opportunity to find a turbo kit and get it installed. Screw the silly Y-pipe; get some boost in there!

You can cut it such that you can put a sleeve over the two halves and then use clamps to reconnect it, if needed.

Autozone?

Make sure, however, it's actually the line. Chances are, it's the O-ring on the end of the line instead, which is a lot cheaper.

 

I actually thought about that, but my primary goal right now is just to get it back to sound mechanical shape. I can worry about upgrades later when I get a better idea of how tired the engine is. Out of curiosity though, does anyone sell bolt-in kits?


I'm about 99% sure its the actual line. There is a spot it is leaking where the rubber meets what looks like a machine-pressed joint in the aluminum - away from any threads. (I would describe it as "the middle of the hose")

I'll check out Autozone though. Thanks!

 

Don't cheap out on a dirt cheap part and just do the o-ring. Rubber gets old and fails, consider it preventative to replace it every few decades.

 

This might seem like a 'no-brainer' but replace the low pressure line on the bottom. That's the one that more often develops leaks and makes a mess, probably because people don't replace it when they replace the upper high pressure line. (because)--> The upper connection of that lower return hose is very difficult to access when the truck is all back together so do it now before you put the truck back together. Measure it and you can buy the length you need off of a bulk roll.

If you buy some extra low pressure hose you can use that to flush the metal cooler line and the steering gear box after the truck is back together. (very good idea in my opinion and it's probably recommended in the original service schedule). I did that when I installed a new power steering pump, which I didn't really need but I wanted a new one with an internal MAGNEFINE filter ($10. extra in Cardone P/S pumps at Rock Auto Parts).

If I remember correctly I just left the bottom 'return hose' disconnected from the metal cooler line, attached the extra hose to the metal cooler and to a container, filled the pump, started the truck and pumped steering fluid through the line into the container. You also need to turn the steering wheel all the way to the stop on each side a couple of times to flush a half quart from the steering gear box.
Something along that order.

After it's done and reconnected, you also turn the wheel all the way to the right and all the way to the left to bleed any entrapped air and you might have to do that 10 times- after each time air bubbles come up into the pump reservoir until it's all bled out and you check the fluid level after each time or more like several times and add any fluid that's needed.

MERCON V Automatic transmission fluid is recommended.

That's what the Ford dealership would give you and probably full synthetic.

At least that is with the pumps with the plastic reservoir on the back of the pump and these are the "Saginaw" pumps- the older ones were the metal reservoir type shaped like a can of ham.

Probably this is right for both P/S pumps, I'm just not certain. - should be verified. If the fluid Spec. was for ATF then it should be the same.

I used FULL SYNTHETIC MERCON V because of better performance characteristics and resistance to high temperature breakdown.

I also used it in my C-6 transmission (along with an inline MAGNEFINE transmission filter <-- the real MAGNEFINE, not the imitations but I believe there are some brands that are Licensed and Approved by the original manufacturer and use the MAGNEFINE name.

Note: MERCON V is currently the correct fluid for all Ford Automatic transmissions prior to 2006 when that Service Bulletin to 'update the transmission fluid specs' was issued. DON'T use original specifications in the owners manuals or from older service manuals or older "Topics" and discussions because those specs have been revised along the way.

There are instructions around for flushing the Power Steering which would be helpful but I'm not sure where. I found a number for different vehicles that were similar but not specifically for this era of Ford Light Trucks. Gassers would be the same.