Hydroboost?
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Laughing Gas
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Hydroboost?
So I think I have to replace my power steering pump:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...eshooting.html
I looked at replacements, there appears to be options with and without hydroboost.
I wasn't aware that hydroboost was available for these trucks. I thought it was a Chevy thing only.
Where can I source a Hydroboost actuator? Will I need to swap anything else out? Or is it simply just remove the master, remove the booster and plug 'n' play?
I'd love to ditch the Vacuum pump and run a second alternator or an air compresor in that area.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...eshooting.html
I looked at replacements, there appears to be options with and without hydroboost.
I wasn't aware that hydroboost was available for these trucks. I thought it was a Chevy thing only.
Where can I source a Hydroboost actuator? Will I need to swap anything else out? Or is it simply just remove the master, remove the booster and plug 'n' play?
I'd love to ditch the Vacuum pump and run a second alternator or an air compresor in that area.
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From: Cameron, Ok
I converted my '90 f250...had to purchase 2 new hydraulic hoses, hydroboost p.s. pump, hydroboost unit, and, since the hydroboost may have more push, I bought a new master cylinder [probably not necessary]. I had to do a little hole modifying to make everything fit together, but, it works fine and I no longer worry about losing a vacuum pump and losing my brakes. I still need the vac pump to run the heater stuff.
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From: North Branford
Originally Posted by Pele
What's the hydroboost pump have that the non-Hydroboost pump doesn't?
I'm thinking of getting a Hydroboost and waiting till I find a hydroboost unit on another vehicle.
I'm thinking of getting a Hydroboost and waiting till I find a hydroboost unit on another vehicle.
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by trackspeeder
Return for the boost unit.
I suppose I could "T" into the return if there is only one or cap off the unused if there are two... It may be like radiators, where they all have a set of transmission cooler fittings, but you only use them if you have automatic.
Their rebuilder is Cardone.
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
A 97 F450 hydroboost will bolt right up.(E8TZ-2005-B)
Use your old master cylinder, the 450 had rear disc brakes.
My master cylinder bolted right on without any mods.
Three hoses, (F4TZ-3A714-A, F4TZ-3A717-A, E8TZ-3A713-B)
PS pump to hydroboost
Hydroboost to steering gear
Return line from hydroboost to PS pump
And a different reservoir for the power steering pump that has an extra return line fitting.(You could probably tee the return lines together)
Two hours swap time.
Four times the stopping power.(guess)
And yes, you still need the vacuum pump to make the heater switch from defrost to any other air discharge position.
Use your old master cylinder, the 450 had rear disc brakes.
My master cylinder bolted right on without any mods.
Three hoses, (F4TZ-3A714-A, F4TZ-3A717-A, E8TZ-3A713-B)
PS pump to hydroboost
Hydroboost to steering gear
Return line from hydroboost to PS pump
And a different reservoir for the power steering pump that has an extra return line fitting.(You could probably tee the return lines together)
Two hours swap time.
Four times the stopping power.(guess)
And yes, you still need the vacuum pump to make the heater switch from defrost to any other air discharge position.
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From: KY
And yes, you still need the vacuum pump to make the heater switch from defrost to any other air discharge position.
And if you are doing this much work get the electric vacuum pump off of a late model so you can get the belt driven pump off the motor..This will free some HP's.
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Laughing Gas
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For the heater controls, there's a vacuum pot on the passenger's side firewall, just above the blower motor.
Where is the other one?
Which does which?
I've seen the electric motors for other vehicles (My Mazda RX-7, several others) that may adapt fairly easily.
Or I can "T" into the suction end of my York air(conditioning) compressor that I'm planning on adding.
Where is the other one?
Which does which?
I've seen the electric motors for other vehicles (My Mazda RX-7, several others) that may adapt fairly easily.
Or I can "T" into the suction end of my York air(conditioning) compressor that I'm planning on adding.
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From: North Branford
Originally Posted by Pele
Interestingly, CarQuest only specs two pumps, there's a year cutoff date based on the production month.
I suppose I could "T" into the return if there is only one or cap off the unused if there are two... It may be like radiators, where they all have a set of transmission cooler fittings, but you only use them if you have automatic.
Their rebuilder is Cardone.
I suppose I could "T" into the return if there is only one or cap off the unused if there are two... It may be like radiators, where they all have a set of transmission cooler fittings, but you only use them if you have automatic.
Their rebuilder is Cardone.
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by trackspeeder
You can use a pump from a superduty or convert your pump with the parts from Ford. About $35. bucks and an hours worth of your time.
I'll just leave the hydroboost line capped off for now until I can find a Hydroboost unit at the scrap yard. Core charge is a bit high, and I don't think they'll appreciate a Vacuum booster in the box that the Hydroboost came in.
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Just as a side note, the newer mustangs use a hydroboost setup. A guy I work with had a 2000 cobra convertible, and had to take it back to the dealer because every time he hit the brakes, the steering wheel would jerk a little bit.
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