Explorer Serp power steering hose pics please

kat · Mar 22, 2017

In the middle of my serp swap and trying to figure out the best way to route the high pressure side. It seems the best way to run it is in front of the pump/reservoir and maybe only a foot of hose is needed between the two hard lines. Want to see how everyone does it before I take it to the shop to make it. BTW Im going to use the original lower power steering hard line. Unless there is a better way..And this depends on the skill of the shop. Thanks a lot guys

On a side note, what is the size of the nut on the explorer pump....It seems to be millimeter

darkmagus · Mar 22, 2017

I'm interested in this too. My old setup was a Saginaw pump but for now I'll have to run the stock explorer pump. Trying to figure out what adapter I'll need to go from sag hose to explorer pump.

Berky · Mar 22, 2017

I don't know if this helps, but I ran the hose to the front over the pulley. With the 90 adapter that my shop used i have about 3/4" clearance between the belt and hose. It actually works quite well.

bronco t · Mar 23, 2017

I am in the middle of this conversion and am converting to an -6 fittings. The tech write up below lists the an -6 fittings and hoses you will need. Including the steering box adapters. I found that the RUS-648060 metric an -6 pump adapter did not work, so I sent my C3 Explorer pump to Lee's to upgrade to hi output, and they installed their metric to an -6 adapter nipple. Great people at Lee's too!

http://classicbroncos.com/tech/explorer-5-0-serpentine-accessory-drive-belt-conversion

airbur · Mar 23, 2017

Hydroboost or no hydroboost involved?

kat · Mar 23, 2017

Thanks guys, no hydro boost involved. Does anyone use the stock hard lines/fittings that are on each of the hoses?? When I talked to the shop yesterday he sounded like that is what he was going to do and just "crimp" a new hose in between the two different hard lines. I did explain that they were different sizes (old and new) but he said no problem as long as he had enough hard line to crimp to each side.

kat · Mar 23, 2017

Berky said:
I don't know if this helps, but I ran the hose to the front over the pulley. With the 90 adapter that my shop used i have about 3/4" clearance between the belt and hose. It actually works quite well.

Berky, how long is that hose?? It looks like it has a loop in it. When I measured mine the hose seemed to go straight to the lover line.. Just making sure I have the right idea

lonesouth · Mar 23, 2017

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dclack · Mar 23, 2017

You can make your own with a stock Explorer hose... http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275045

Wyflyer · Mar 23, 2017

NAPA can get a crimp fitting to convert the gearbox end of the Explorer hose to a tubing size compression fitting. In my case I converted the sector end to 5/16" inverted flare tubing so it would fit the pressure side of the 4x4x2 box.

The part is Gates G25510-0605

kat · Mar 23, 2017

WOW...thank you for that....This might be cheaper than trying to get a hose made...I understand the whole cutting and flaring but confused about the correct fitting I need for my stock steering box. I see -6AN a lot when I search. So this is what I need??...The parts store that was going to make my hose might have the one Im looking for

Wyflyer · Mar 24, 2017

Wyflyer said:
NAPA can get a crimp fitting to convert the gearbox end of the Explorer hose to a tubing size compression fitting. In my case I converted the sector end to 5/16" inverted flare tubing so it would fit the pressure side of the 4x4x2 box.

The part is Gates G25510-0605

The parts guy said the last 4 numbers represent the hose and tubing size, in 1/16ths. The first two sequence numbers "06" is the hose size, the last two "05" is the tubing size. So 06=6/16ths (3/8") hose & the last two "05" is 5/16" tubing.
A 3/8 hose with 3/8 tubing would be part # 0606

This solved several problems for me, since the 4x4x2 box has lower ports and need a 90 degree tubing bend to turn it somewhere useful to align with the hose.
Whether you convert to -06, build a custom hose, or use this fitting, there has to be a conversion somewhere so I was able to move it inline instead of at the box. And it allows to clock the hose ends at the time of installation. My hose will loop behind the pump and A/C compressor.
I haven't ran it yet since it's on a project, still have to make the final installation plus solve the return line and cooler location, but in theory it should work

akirshbom · Mar 24, 2017

Berky said:
I don't know if this helps, but I ran the hose to the front over the pulley. With the 90 adapter that my shop used i have about 3/4" clearance between the belt and hose. It actually works quite well.

What upper radiator hose are you using in this pic?

akirshbom · Mar 24, 2017

Also like this hose routing. What upper radiator hose number are you using? Thanks!

lonesouth said:

lonesouth · Mar 24, 2017

Gates 22392 with a 90 degree t-stat housing

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akirshbom · Mar 24, 2017

On my way to Autozone! Thank you!

lonesouth · Mar 24, 2017

I don't think it would make a difference, but that is on a 351w.

dclack · Mar 24, 2017

kat said:
WOW...thank you for that....This might be cheaper than trying to get a hose made...I understand the whole cutting and flaring but confused about the correct fitting I need for my stock steering box. I see -6AN a lot when I search. So this is what I need??...The parts store that was going to make my hose might have the one Im looking for

The pressure port threads in your box are not going to be -6; they are going to be SAE threads. What size depends on what box you have; according to the tech article some boxes have 1/2-20 and some have 5/8-18 threads. Just take your current hose with you and test fit it in some adapters until you find the right size.

KBUCK1 · Mar 24, 2017

airbur said:
Hydroboost or no hydroboost involved?

Who makes the braided blue hoses? Im sure you installed all the fittings but was wondering where the actual hose came from

airbur · Mar 24, 2017

KBUCK1 said:
Who makes the braided blue hoses? Im sure you installed all the fittings but was wondering where the actual hose came from

I'm pretty sure this is what I used....

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