Upgraded Power Steering Pump Installed

[Lt.Dan]

Originally Posted by Tylerjehowski

I have a full setup for sale if anyone is interested? Bracket, pump with pulley, vacuum pump and reservoir.

Price?

[Tylerjehowski]

Sorry bout that, I was thinking 200. You can text me with questions and I can send pics 2623709135

[Lara]

Does anyone have a pulley for sale?

[Lara]

Originally Posted by Lara

Does anyone have a pulley for sale?

Does anyone know if a 1997 E350 7.3 pump and pulley would work for a conversion?

[gnxtc2]

Post a pic of the pump and pulley.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

[Lara]

Seller took a while to ship the bracket but I finally have it. Pictures won’t upload but the part number is F7TE-19E708-BA.

[Lara]

Also, I got the ps reservoir from a E-350 but not the cooler that it comes with. Is the cooler needed or can I just cap the inlet on the ps reservoir? Thanks!

[gnxtc2]

Haven't posted here in awhile. Just finished my power steering/hydroboost swap.

I originally was running the F-SuperDuty hydroboost unit along with the matching master. Although the truck stopped fine but the brake pedal feel was not correct. So I found a Ford F-53 Hydroboost unit and purchased the OBS F250/F350 master. The master is obsolete so I settled with a Raybestos unit.

Since this going to require some custom hoses, I decided to swap the fittings to -6AN.
Hydroboost unit:
Aeroquip FBM2608 - 16mmx1.5 - 6AN
Aeroquip FBM2609 - 18mmx1.5 - 6AN
TechnaFit FTS 185009 5/16-24 o'ring

Pump:
TechnaFit FTS 306-06-M16DW 16mmx1.5 with Dowty Washer

Gear (4 bolt cover)
Russell 648010 1/2-20 -6AN o'ring seal

I bend up some 3/8 stainless tubing and single flared the ends with tube nuts. I covered the power steering lines with silicone fire sleeve. I rotated the pump fluid inlet to a better position. The non-pressure hose is Parker Pusk-Lok hose with Fragola hose ends. The feed line is 3/4 (-12) and the return is 3/8 (-6). The return lines are "T'd" together (OEM tube cooler, hydroboost unit and reservoir)

I forgot to grab a pic of how I mounted the Ford reservoir. The OEM reservoir has a build in screen for filtering.

Also, I replaced the stock steering shaft with the Borgensen shaft. I'm eventually probably going to swap in a Blue Top gear. Since my truck has the 4 bolt cover, I want to find a core and send that one in so I don't have any down time.

Didn't drive the truck yet, ran out of time.










Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

[Tiha]

Originally Posted by gnxtc2

Haven't posted here in awhile. Just finished my power steering/hydroboost swap.

I originally was running the F-SuperDuty hydroboost unit along with the matching master. Although the truck stopped fine but the brake pedal feel was not correct.

Didn't drive the truck yet, ran out of time.




Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

What do you mean by brake pedal doesn't feel right?

Mine is really stiff. Seems like steering is harder than it should be. I understand where a better pump might help, but I also understand why it might not or not last very long.
My truck will certainly stop but but you are pushing hard. I was disappointed after the swap (and yes I moved the pin on the brake pedal)
I do have a new steering box installed but not because of this fiasco.

What rear brake setup do you have?

I think my next step is possible hydroboost porting unless you tell me this is the way to go.

[gnxtc2]

Which master did you use? The OBS one or the F-Superduty?

And yes my pedal was stiff also.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com