Hydroboost Conversion Done
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Diesel_Brad
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Real quick question..
I am parting a 95 F-superduty with a gas engine. Are any of the hydroboost parts different on a gas motor?
I am parting a 95 F-superduty with a gas engine. Are any of the hydroboost parts different on a gas motor?
Diesel_Brad
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Also, I need the Brake pedal as well, correct? For the correct pin placement?
Gas or diesel it's all the same. You need the pedal to make the hydroboost work correctly.
Diesel_Brad
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10-4 thanks!!!
gnxtc2
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Yup. Use the original one that came with your truck.
Diesel_Brad
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I was going to say. The one on the F-Superduty doesnt even look like a proportion valve, just a tie point
not enoughsmoke
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brad pm sent
gnxtc2
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Peroni
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From the outside the proportioning valve on a F Superduty looks identical to one for a F150/250/350. However if you look closer it's just a piece of steel drilled straight thru with no valving inside. So it's not really a proportioning valve at all. It's just as Brad says, a tie in to the system. I wonder why Ford even bothered with this piece?
Diesel_Brad
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Sorry, the frame is already cut up and in the scrap pile
weareweird69
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They used a valve on the rear axle to control flow to the rear brakes. More weight on the rear let more fluid to the brakes.
ncollins64
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Just went through this. May be a future mod. Good write up
Diesel_Brad
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Yeah, that was all rusted up and twisted
Do you need to add disc breaks to the rear before you convert to the hydro boost, or I would guess it's recommended? If you need to add the rear disc breaks is there a post showing part numbers and install photos?
old man dave
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Some of the guys have done just the hydroboost and kept the stock rear drums.
What did everyone do for the outlet line from the steering gear box to the cooler?
In the pics on the first page I see that 3/8" line runs down from the gear box to the cooler, but I don't s any mention of a fitting, etc.
In the pics on the first page I see that 3/8" line runs down from the gear box to the cooler, but I don't s any mention of a fitting, etc.
Nvermind, I see it now.
A Magnafine filter was installed in the return line. In case the pump or steering box ever failed I didn't want the fine passages in the booster getting clogged. It is secured with a 2" standoff pipe clamp.
Lifted_Tea
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Using the 6u9z-2005-a will let you use the stock obs master cylinder or the 1 3/8 sd master. Here is the sd master, lines bolt right on
So your'e saying that if I get the 6u9z-2005-a Booster for my 95' F350 7.3 w/ cruise control that not only it will bolt right up to the fire wall but will bolt right up with my current master cylinder I have on the truck right now? I have drums still in the rear and don't plan on converting them to disc for some time now and I don't want to mess around with swapping out valves or anything to make the drums work properly with a new master cylinder like listed in OP's original parts list so would love to just keep my current master cylinder and have the brakes proportioned right. Also although the 6u9z-2005-a booster is a different booster then what OP used will the hydraulic lines OP has listed in his parts list still bolt right up to the 6u9z-2005-a booster or do you need adapter fittings? Thanks!
