Crewcab update...
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I have checked out as many threads on the Hydro boost swaps i can find on our 1st gens. The plastic MC reservoir basically sits up against the intake tube.
Been thinking about if I could make my own shorter bracket, and then make an adjustable push rod from the original Hydro unit, and one from an old brake booster?
Been thinking about if I could make my own shorter bracket, and then make an adjustable push rod from the original Hydro unit, and one from an old brake booster?
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HB with the RRSG that will be sweet project.
I've looked into adding the HB on my truck then I got lost when it came to the lines. RRSG old school SAE fitting, HB new school metric or what ever they're called.
I've looked into adding the HB on my truck then I got lost when it came to the lines. RRSG old school SAE fitting, HB new school metric or what ever they're called.
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Here is some food for thought... I used an early 80s Chebby booster and master on my crew cab. It uses the rod that it came with, the aluminum bracket is used to bolt the assembly to the firewall and space it so the rod length is perfect. I used the same setup on my extended cab BUT I had to run a 1998 Chevy 1 ton aluminum master with the plastic tank to clear the P-Pump, I do not have a picture of the P-Pump setup. I hope this helps somebody.
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This is something I saw in a link you posted a while back. there is a high and a low pressure insert go to the bottom of the article there will be 9 pictures open the one in the center. I tried to link to it but it didn't work.
Steering Box Upgrade - Car Craft Magazine
you could also use the metric host from the pump to the HB and have a shop that does hydraulic hoses put a SAE (inverted flare) from an old hose on the box end of the hose that goes from the HB to the steering box.
Steering Box Upgrade - Car Craft Magazine
you could also use the metric host from the pump to the HB and have a shop that does hydraulic hoses put a SAE (inverted flare) from an old hose on the box end of the hose that goes from the HB to the steering box.
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This is something I saw in a link you posted a while back. there is a high and a low pressure insert go to the bottom of the article there will be 9 pictures open the one in the center. I tried to link to it but it didn't work.
Steering Box Upgrade - Car Craft Magazine
you could also use the metric host from the pump to the HB and have a shop that does hydraulic hoses put a SAE (inverted flare) from an old hose on the box end of the hose that goes from the HB to the steering box.
Steering Box Upgrade - Car Craft Magazine
you could also use the metric host from the pump to the HB and have a shop that does hydraulic hoses put a SAE (inverted flare) from an old hose on the box end of the hose that goes from the HB to the steering box.
Custom hoses are a option but I like the idea of stock hoses like I got now for the RRSG. A fitting would be great to make a stock hose work.
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Yes I did see fittings like http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ea...jerl/overview/ I still got lost. I'm more of a hand on parts kind of guy twist on twist off till I find the right fitting.
Custom hoses are a option but I like the idea of stock hoses like I got now for the RRSG. A fitting would be great to make a stock hose work.
Custom hoses are a option but I like the idea of stock hoses like I got now for the RRSG. A fitting would be great to make a stock hose work.
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Those are good ideas on the hoses and stuff. I think I will try and use all OEM hoses and fitting for just that. If anything goes wrong on the road then I can just get the part I need from a local parts house...not have to find a custom hose shop, or whatever, to get me on the road again.
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Have you seen this one yet?
How To: Hydroboost Rebuild / Leak Fix - Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel Forum
How To: Hydroboost Rebuild / Leak Fix - Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel Forum
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The other night I started obsessing over a Hydro boost conversion for my crewcab. I then saw a craigslist ad for a 2000 cummins ram being parted out. Several E-mails, and a phone call later had me over at the guys house pulling a hydro boost set-up!
Was a little disappointing that it was leaking out the back once I got it out and could inspect it.. So I wasn't going to take it, but he was willing to sell it at core charge value. Figured I went 45 min out to his place I may as well return with something.
Nice guy, he bought a nice 90 2wd 1st Gen with the insurance settlement from his 2000. We chatted diesel trucks for a bit before I headed out.
Now to see if I can find a reseal kit for this unit, and then a "How to" on how to Re/Re it.
Was a little disappointing that it was leaking out the back once I got it out and could inspect it.. So I wasn't going to take it, but he was willing to sell it at core charge value. Figured I went 45 min out to his place I may as well return with something.
Nice guy, he bought a nice 90 2wd 1st Gen with the insurance settlement from his 2000. We chatted diesel trucks for a bit before I headed out.
Now to see if I can find a reseal kit for this unit, and then a "How to" on how to Re/Re it.
Get home pop the hood and notice the brake lines dont fit the MC
99 MC http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...418_0358749606
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93 MC http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...326_0358749890
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Pattz is partz some adapters for brake lines.
DormanŽ 499-008.1 - 3/16-M10 Inverted Flare Brake Adapter
Dorman - Pik-a-Nut Bubble Flare Adapter M12-1.0 - Qty. 5 - 327857 - Page:1 - Detroit Motor Parts
DormanŽ 499-008.1 - 3/16-M10 Inverted Flare Brake Adapter
Dorman - Pik-a-Nut Bubble Flare Adapter M12-1.0 - Qty. 5 - 327857 - Page:1 - Detroit Motor Parts
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I had not thought about the fittings on the RRSG being different, compared with the OEM steering box.
I like Justin's (over on the CF board) idea of having JIC fitting brazzed onto the hard lines. Then you just need to order a standard hyd hose.
Thanks for the links Mark.....I'll probably need those.
I like Justin's (over on the CF board) idea of having JIC fitting brazzed onto the hard lines. Then you just need to order a standard hyd hose.
Thanks for the links Mark.....I'll probably need those.