Econoline Hydroboost

[Retrofireman]

Can someone please post some photos of your 6.0 with hydroboost? I’m trying to figure out how the hoses run from the hydroboost down to pump and gear. Thank you ��

 

[kbeefy]

Interested also.

 

[posplayr]

Here is a link to parts list for HB on 6.0L

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/f...boost-conversion-how-to-32783.html#post333448

This is the original thread.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f19/econoline-hydroboost-heads-up-32556.html

 

[Retrofireman]

I’m good with the parts. I was hoping to get photos of it all installed.

 

[Big_ern_101]

I got ya, homie.

All you really need to know is:
-Lines swap front-to-back on the master from vacuum assist to hydroboost
-Top port on booster connects to steering gear.
-Middle port is a barbed fitting and is return to reservoir.
-Bottom port on master connects to power steering pump.

Everything else only goes one way. Once you have the old stuff ripped out its completely self-explanatory where everything has to go if you are using OEM lines.

 

[Retrofireman]

Everyone on this forum is so helpful. Thank you.
But I guess I should be more specific of what I’m looking for and why.
I’m adding a ported PS pump and Hydroboost. This will necessitate a new custom line between the pump and the Hydroboost. I have all the hoses for reference. But I’m hoping to make a replacement line that will continue to be a hardline, in places, like the OEM two piece design.
So my issue is this. If I make a hardline that encompasses the original short intermittent hose from the Hydroboost AND the first section of hardline from OEM hose, then I need to see an installed system to get an idea how both hoses “clock” with each other.
Hence: if someone can snap a pic of there OEM system that would be awesome.
Again everyone’s response have been great. Thank you.

 

[Big_ern_101]

-What is a ported power steering pump? What would you be porting? A stock power steering pump with 200k miles will run a hydroboost and steers 37s with a Redhead box just fine.

-Why would you need a custom line between the pump and the hydroboost?

-The hard line outlet from the power steering pump is the same regardless of Hydroboost or not. Only difference is if the hose routes to the hydroboost or the steering gear.

-The hardline ins and outs (shape, size fittings, position, bends, etc) from the steering gear are the same regardless of Hydroboost or not

Color me confused.



Routing diagram here.
https://parts.barilford.com/a/Ford_...ly--Return-Hoses---Power-Strg/a015747808.html