Explorer power steering pump question

krisbassett · Oct 17, 2010

I'm gathering all the parts do do power steering and power brakes. I am going with a hydroboost and the Explorer pump. There is a plug in the back of the pump next to the return port. I was wondering if I can remove this plug and add another fitting for the return line off of the hydroboost?

fungus · Oct 17, 2010

Hmm, that's interesting. I never noticed it. That'd be awesome if you could just thread a hose barb in it. Much easier than putting one in the plastic res like I did!

RustyShackelfor · Oct 18, 2010

take the plug out and see what it looks like

krisbassett · Oct 18, 2010

I'll tear into it today. I hope the guts don't fall out LOL

krisbassett · Oct 18, 2010

Well......it looks like a return port to me. Seems to be in the same cavity as the return port that's already being used.

krisbassett · Oct 18, 2010

Nobody knows for sure?

G's Baja Bronco · Oct 18, 2010

You might be threading new ground. I will wait for others to chime in.

If it works, it is a great find

Viperwolf1 · Oct 18, 2010

That back side of the plug looks like it directs return flow into the inlet of the pump. Hard to predict what might happen if you disrupt that flow.

trailpsycho · Oct 18, 2010

Not to be Captain Obvious here, but why not call PSC and ask those guys about your idea. No need to reinvent the wheel. If it works, then you can be the hero for us all. You could also measure the depth of the plug you removed VS the depth of the tube there. Looking at the shape of the plug, it looks like it would seal on the inner tube...at least to some extent. I would call some tech-savvy shops and ask some Qs. As well, if you can score a tech-diagram, it might tell you how the pump functions and that might give you a better idea.... I would call PSC.

G's Baja Bronco · Oct 27, 2010

any news? I am about to get the explorer setup and would like to know if I can feed the returns to the pump w/o a Y.

Thanks,

bigmuddy · Oct 27, 2010

I run a stock PS box, Explorer pump with hydroboost. I just tee'd the return into the line as close to the pump as possible, never been a problem on the street or the trail.

Ben

krisbassett · Oct 27, 2010

I have not called yet. It slipped my mind after my Elk hunt started. I will try and remember to call about it tomorrow.

G's Baja Bronco · Oct 28, 2010

shooting moose must be fun.

no Elk in my part of the country, My in-laws used to shoot deer down in baja. but is was just a chance to go get drunk with out the wives.

keep us posted.

it would be nice to avoid the T or Y before pump return.

KyleQ · Oct 28, 2010

PSC will custom fit a TC pump into your Explorer bracket

DanWheeler · Oct 28, 2010

If you did this, you would be bypassing the reservoir. The reservoir is there to make sure fluid is always available for intake. If you go direct to the pump from your gearbox or hydroboost, you may starve the pump.

A tee or Y works just fine.

G's Baja Bronco · Oct 28, 2010

Thanks Dan, I forget that the reservoir is detached, same as my 05 Navigator. I am hopefully getting all the explorer front dress Saturday, better make sure I get the reservoir ;D

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