Hi Everyone,
I am finally in the process of installing Hydroboost onto my '71. I believe I have everything I need, and hopefully I have done most of the prep work.
I know there are lots of articles on hydroboost installs. (There are a lot of articles, and there's a lot of information.) I guess I am just looking for something a little different, so I hope it's okay to list my questions and hope for the best. (Sorrry if some of these have been answered already.)
I purchased an Astro Van hydroboost unit from another member of this forum. I purchased a straight mounting bracket so that the hydroboost unit is perpendicular to the firewall. Because of interference with the valve cover and the throttle linkage with it installed in a typical configuration, I will be installing it with the accumulator (I think that's what it is) up and to the outside. This will position the fittings for the hydroboost unit down, toward the steering column. (I could use an angle bracket; but, then I would need to relocate the ARB compressor that rests on the left inner fender now.)
Here are the questions:
1. Will I regret running the hoses down because of issues with changing spark plugs and wires? (When it comest that time, does anyone here need to actually take the power steering hoses off the hydroboost unit?
2. I am not sure that I have enough rod to connect to the brake pedal assembly. The following article discusses what the the dimension of the stock assembly should be from various hydroboost units. I am trying to understand how to set the pedal height for the Astro Van unit. I may need to use an extension rod. http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131746&highlight=hydroboost
3. When I install the new power steering pump and bracket, should I just bite the bullet and remove the radiator first, or is it possible to do this work with the radiator in place?
Thanks for any practical advice that can be offered.
Jeff
I am finally in the process of installing Hydroboost onto my '71. I believe I have everything I need, and hopefully I have done most of the prep work.
I know there are lots of articles on hydroboost installs. (There are a lot of articles, and there's a lot of information.) I guess I am just looking for something a little different, so I hope it's okay to list my questions and hope for the best. (Sorrry if some of these have been answered already.)
I purchased an Astro Van hydroboost unit from another member of this forum. I purchased a straight mounting bracket so that the hydroboost unit is perpendicular to the firewall. Because of interference with the valve cover and the throttle linkage with it installed in a typical configuration, I will be installing it with the accumulator (I think that's what it is) up and to the outside. This will position the fittings for the hydroboost unit down, toward the steering column. (I could use an angle bracket; but, then I would need to relocate the ARB compressor that rests on the left inner fender now.)
Here are the questions:
1. Will I regret running the hoses down because of issues with changing spark plugs and wires? (When it comest that time, does anyone here need to actually take the power steering hoses off the hydroboost unit?
2. I am not sure that I have enough rod to connect to the brake pedal assembly. The following article discusses what the the dimension of the stock assembly should be from various hydroboost units. I am trying to understand how to set the pedal height for the Astro Van unit. I may need to use an extension rod. http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131746&highlight=hydroboost
3. When I install the new power steering pump and bracket, should I just bite the bullet and remove the radiator first, or is it possible to do this work with the radiator in place?
Thanks for any practical advice that can be offered.
Jeff