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Old 04-12-2016, 09:02 AM
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I apologize if this is a common newer unit design, but I don't think I have ever seen a hydro-boost with that fitting on the front of the boss for the low pressure return port. What is that?

The bracket from that '98 express van is really sweet, it pushes the unit away from the firewall just enough so that the stock GM pushrod will work. I might have to find me one to have as an option for the future. Thanks for the information!
its just a sight glass as far as I can tell. and yes it prefect as far as the length but it will have to be bushed to fit the existing pedal bolt
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its just a sight glass as far as I can tell. and yes it prefect as far as the length but it will have to be bushed to fit the existing pedal bolt
That's what it looks like to me. maybe to check for air in the system.
I like the idea of a bronze bushing anyway. that is how I made mine.
The swap takes a bid of fiddling but is worth it.
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I have a hydroboost. Its still in the box
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I have a hydroboost. Its still in the box
Well, that's a step in the right direction.
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Old 04-15-2016, 12:15 PM
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Got some more parts in today for the hoses.
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Got some more parts in today for the hoses.
Won't be long now.
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its just a sight glass as far as I can tell.
Thanks -- I just hadn't seen that before; even the casting is different.
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Thanks -- I just hadn't seen that before; even the casting is different.
Looks same as the unit I'm running , great swap . Once finished you'll never look back !
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Looks same as the unit I'm running , great swap . Once finished you'll never look back !
Makes ya wonder why Dodge didn't install them in the first place. Oh wait it is a Dodge.
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Got some more parts today, hopefully this weekend I get this thing in and running so I can try out my new brakes.
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i think my junk yard booster is leaking on me... of course right before my 2k mile road trip.
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i think my junk yard booster is leaking on me... of course right before my 2k mile road trip.
Naturally, You didn't think all would be smooth sailing did you.
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Got more done today
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Got more done today
One step closer.
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From a 2004 Chevy 2500hdlines are from a 2500 suburban.
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