Explorer power steering fluid reservoir

[markw]

We still haven't found a reservoir that doesn't leak under race conditions though.

 

[landshark99]

We still haven't found a reservoir that doesn't leak under race conditions though.

We haven't had any issues with ours (knock on wood) but we did customize an off the shelf reservoir and added a -12an return line...

 

[fvb100]

Any of you had trouble with the lowest pulley hitting the crossmember of the frame? I am not yet that far.


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[landshark99]

Any of you had trouble with the lowest pulley hitting the crossmember of the frame? I am not yet that far.


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I had one that came very close to hitting, I shimmed the motor mounts with huge washers to raise the engine up slightly (maybe 1/8") to make sure it wouldn't make contact. Ran it for years without an issue. Others have also just hammered the frame under the pulley - yet others have gone to greater lengths, cut and re-enforcing the frame in that location.

i have another bronco that cleared just fine...

 

[904Bronco]

Any of you had trouble with the lowest pulley hitting the crossmember of the frame? I am not yet that far.


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I never had this problem in the 3 complete Explorer conversions that I have done, Did a Explorer front dress on a 77 motor and had to use the smaller pulley from NAPA

Shim the motor up
Run a 60mm (smaller) pulley instead
Notch the Frame - last resort

 

[ngsd]

Thanks for the lead. Jaime does great work and communicates all the way along the build.

 

[904Bronco]

Mine showed up last week and I am in the middle of a HB swap... Piece of art.

 

[fvb100]

Thanks for the lead. Jaime does great work and communicates all the way along the build.

That’s real nice!


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[stretch]

Any one know if the AC compressor will still fit with this reservoir?

 

[904Bronco]

Any one know if the AC compressor will still fit with this reservoir?

That's one of the things he asks you before its built...

 

[duffymahoney]

That's one of the things he asks you before its built...

When I designed the tank and mount, I tested a AC compressor. So in theory it should work fine. I even mocked up lines etc...

 

[904Bronco]

Almost done, few loose ends to finish

 

[ngsd]

Looking great.

 

[Galt72]

What are those yellow line fittings called?

 

[EPB72]

What are those yellow line fittings called?

there part of the push lock fitting https://www.mcmaster.com/push-lock-hose-fittings/

 

[ngsd]

And they are a bear to install! Those inj fuel lines on those fittings have always. caused a few cuss words...

 

[duffymahoney]

It fits, I tested it.

 

[fvb100]

I spoke to Jaime. He says the 1" clearance I have to the hood is less then most people he made the reservoir for. He could make one that would be flush with the bracket.

Now since I am not a big fan of that bracket sticking out. I am reconsidering maybe going with the Wildhorses kit with the saginaw pump.

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/produ...ump-Kitnon-AC/Bronco_HD_Delphi_Steering_Pumps

I will also give better clearance for the vacuum advance on my distributor. What do you guys think?

 

[904Bronco]

What are those yellow line fittings called?

What epb72 said... I got mine at the hydraulic shop that made my pressure lines, allow with all the other hoses.

 

[ngsd]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Power-St...83.l44720.c10&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true

Original PS reservoir from Ford is obsolete

Jaime is great to work with and can configure the Res many different ways. Duffy Mahoney and him came up with the design. He makes a nice Rad overflow Res as well, I have bought a couple of those!

Do you have any pictures of the coolant overflow tank? I was going to order one but have not seen how they look or fit. Thanks