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Old May 26, 2021 | 07:09 PM
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Hydroboost Hose Question

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I have a GM Hydro boost running off a Saginaw P Series Pump.

My Question is can I just buy 3/8" High Pressure Hose and put 6 AN Swivel Seal Hose Ends on it or does it need to be made by a Hose Professional for proper seal?

Also if you know what are the Thread Sizes on the PS Pump Outlet and Hydro Boost Inlet?




 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 10:02 PM
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Twist-on hoses will not stand the pressure, you must have the fittings crimped on.
 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 10:29 PM
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Ok thanks very much
 
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Old May 27, 2021 | 06:33 AM
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Ok thanks very much
That's why we ask questions. You wouldn't need to lube anything under the hood again this year. The mess would be impressive. I think Saginaw pumps are capable of pressures well over 1000PSI
 
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Old May 27, 2021 | 07:17 AM
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Earls makes braided line with steel fittings for power steering/hydroboost applications.


I just finished plumbing up mine using a Ford hydroboost and pump. The Ford had metric sized fittings and were available lots of places.
 
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Old May 30, 2021 | 12:47 PM
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@fatfenders For sure I do not want that mess ever! @Ken Newman Thanks for the recommendation I am checking with a Local Hose Shop Tuesday before I order Earls online.
 
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Old May 30, 2021 | 01:01 PM
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That's cool. I would have used OEM hoses if they fit nice, but the master cylinder on my COE is up much higher than a regular pickup. My son has a hydroboost on his early Bronco and used braided hose. It works well.
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Old May 30, 2021 | 01:02 PM
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Oops, double post
 
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That's cool. I would have used OEM hoses if they fit nice, but the master cylinder on my COE is up much higher than a regular pickup. My son has a hydroboost on his early Bronco and used braided hose. It works well.
Good luck,
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The Black Braided will match the Fuel lines I am using so that is my preference anyway.
 
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Old May 30, 2021 | 04:16 PM
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I'm using black braided for my fuel lines also. I used the Jegs brand for that and I'm not real impressed with them. The Jegs brand fuel injection to -6 AN fittings sucked. I replaced those fittings with Earl's brand.
 
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Another source is Fragola Performance Systems. They have a special section on power steering hoses.

 
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I went to a Local Hydraulic Hose Company and here is what I ended up with. The Reusable 90 degree Fittings were $34 each and the Hose was $4.60 ln ft.
Does not seem like the Best Price but it solved the problem and I know the fitting works with their hose.

The Clerk says the fittings can hold up to about 3500 psi and the hose 2250 psi so I should have no problems.




 
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Old Jun 2, 2021 | 08:04 PM
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Should work good. Looks good too. 👍
 
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Thanks, tightening down four fittings was a pretty good workout. Makes me more confident they will work great!
 
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I agree. The tight fit of the outside nut, and the inside threaded fitting made me confident it would be a nice safe connection.
 
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