Sag pump conversions

[VintageIronFab]

What I wanna know is why that kit doesn't have milled flats in the tubes?? Sorry that seems crazy to me!

Regarding the pump--if one pump seems funky I'd just immediately swap it out-- this is not a fluid quality issue at all.

[cs_drums]

The main reason I stick with regular Mercon V is it the same as tranny. From a combat medic background when space is limited, carry as much multi use items you can. So rather than carry a quart of PS fluid and a quart of trans fluid just carry 2 quarts of trans fluid

[Border Bronco]

There never was a fluid issue per say. In a conversation with Paul, I asked what fluid he was using since I have to take this thing apart again.

I like the idea of Mercon V, for the reasons listed.

I am going to swap out what I believe is a bad pump. Im on the fence about adding hydro boost and steering ram. In the interest of not doing the pump again, I am going to go with a Howe pump.

I too wish those tie rods had flats milled in them.

I'll update when I get the pump swapped out

[Border Bronco]

update: I mentioned I was going to go with Howe, but after researching I have decided to go with PSC, purely for economic reasons. Howe makes really great stuff, but for just shy of half the price I have decided to try PSC. I was geared up and ready to knock this project out today. I didn't realize it was going to rain today, so I didn't get anywhere close to completion. I don't have a covered area to work on the truck, so I was limited to the garage which is just big enough for my junk and no vehicle. So, with all that said I spent some time fabricating a bracket to mount the remote reservoir. I hope to have another update tomorrow with more pictures.

[dtbback]

Bracket looks really good!

[1Hondalover]

The reservoir is Howe's standard unit. It's not their biggest or best, but more than enough. I like having the spin-on filter integrated in to the res.

I like that combo reservoir/filter unit too Brian. What specific Howe model number is it? I see they have two versions that use the large 4.0 filter and three versions that use the smaller 3.5 filter. We're going to Solo tomorrow and part of the to do list is fab of mounting for the remote engine oil filter and future space for a P/S res.

I may have to provide spec to Bobby for the one we want to use now, so he can prep it properly.

[S00TLYFE]

subbed because im working on piecing this together right now. my pump puked all weekend at hammers.

[S00TLYFE]

Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but have yet to find a definitive answer on what hoses to run. Want to know what you guys did. I ordered the 89 E series hose since that's what the pump came out of, those did not work. I've been gone for work again but will hopefully have the thing running and driving by Monday so I'd like to get this locked down if possible this week so I can order a hose by this weekend. Have not tried the OG hoses that were already on the truck yet.

[Border Bronco]

I ended up going to a hydraulic hose shop for tractors and had one custom made, it will handle up to 4000psi, not that it's needed but figured if it's that robust it should last a while for $43.

[PaulW]

the 95 E150 high pressure hose fits on my 96. Got mine at NAPA
I wonder how many times that info has been posted?

[S00TLYFE]

the 95 E150 high pressure hose fits on my 96. Got mine at NAPA
I wonder how many times that info has been posted?

Glad to get a definitive answer because I didn't see this on this thread or the one on FSB, could have missed it but I usually try to be thorough before I go reviving old threads.

[S00TLYFE]

Thanks btw Paul

[RyanDS650X]

Atleast 785,000 times Paul....

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[VintageIronFab]

I still say that the -AN conversion is well worth the mild effort and added cost.

[Border Bronco]

I second that!

[VintageIronFab]

The reason being- literally any place that builds hoses can make -AN hoses. Even better is the ability to spec out the hose with whatever quality you are wanting vs. whatever the quality level the parts store company decided to save $0.225 per unit

[Becks_Bronco]

The reason being- literally any place that builds hoses can make -AN hoses. Even better is the ability to spec out the hose with whatever quality you are wanting vs. whatever the quality level the parts store company decided to save $0.225 per unit

Happen to have a parts list for -an conversion? I'd rather do that than deal with hose clamps etc. Also, i don't have piles of old parts sitting around to fiddle with, so i'd like to have a shopping list to just grab everything i need in one go.