Help.... What parts did I use? Explorer Surp Hose and reservoir

[swmrdrn]

If you are following along. Our bronco burned up lasts month and we are starting the rebuild process. I have good note on most the part numbers I used 10 years ago when I built it but there are a few gaps.

I used an Explorer front dress and now I can't remember what I did for the upper radiator hose. I searched CB for the part and can't seem to find it. I even found a picture from my post on here back in 2018 but it didn't have the part numbers. Can anyone tell me what combination of upper hose I used to make this hose?

Then the next big issue... what do I use to replace the melted power steering pump reservoir since the explorer one can't be ordered anymore?

And that cheap radiator didn't last long. It was later replaced with a wild horses 3 pass copper/brass rad. That lived through the fire.

 

[badandy73]

For the reservoir, Lee's and a few others make nice tig welded tanks but they're $$$.

In the long run, you'd be better off converting it to a Saginaw pump and bracket.

 

[cldonley]

I have an explorer reservoir I can send you that I'm not using. I used this reservoir with two returns and it's out of the way for the eventual A/C install. Mounted to the firewall outboard of the hydroboost and clutch cylinder. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-198-212

 

[Kalex]

I have this one from a 1996 mustang if it helps.

 

[swmrdrn]

I have an explorer reservoir I can send you that I'm not using. I used this reservoir with two returns and it's out of the way for the eventual A/C install. Mounted to the firewall outboard of the hydroboost and clutch cylinder. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-198-212

I would love that explorer one. Let me know what I owe you. I can DM and address

 

[swmrdrn]

I have this one from a 1996 mustang if it helps.

How did you mount that?

 

[cldonley]

I would love that explorer one. Let me know what I owe you. I can DM and address

Let me find it before I make any more promises. It is used-not pretty.

 

[swmrdrn]

For the reservoir, Lee's and a few others make nice tig welded tanks but they're $$$.

In the long run, you'd be better off converting it to a Saginaw pump and bracket.

I saw that Lee one. Not going to spend that. If I can’t find the explorer one then I’ll figure out an alternative. Just need to remember how it was all routed with the hydroboost

 

[toddz69]

I can't identify the portion of the hose that comes around the backside of the power steering reservoir but the spliced portion that attaches to the thermostat neck could be the '68 Pontiac GTO hose that we've used for so many years with the 5.0 conversions.

Todd Z.

 

[DirtDonk]

No matter what it turns out to be, that is one slick Installation!

 

[Kalex]

How did you mount that?

I used the motor, brackets, etc.from the mustang. .I went to a PSC reservoir when I added hydro boost. I can look and see if I have the mounting bracket. I can’t remember if I needed it or not.

 

[swmrdrn]

For those following and for anyone in the future trying to duplicate my upper radiator hose...

it is combination between a GATES 21631 from a 1989 F250 5.0L and a GATES 20983 from a 1968 GTO. Then you just need a 1 1/2” hose coupler.

take a look at my installed picture above and the hoses I just listed and it all makes sense.

 

[DirtDonk]

Thanks for the numbers! That information does really help.
Do you remember where you got the coupler?

I have a slightly different solution on my 68, which works well too.
I think the coupler came from Summit, and I don’t know the hose numbers but Member 904Bronco probably has that info and may even be able to post up pictures for anyone viewing this in the future.

 

[904Bronco]

As Paul requested... The hose is switched around from what is it's normal position. Shortened from where it attaches to a standard Bronco radiator.
You can see approximately where the cut is made so that the thermostat side can be rotated. You may have to take a little bit of the hose off the thermostat end. Mostly that depends on body lift. 4 clamps are needed. On some conversions, for added piece of mind, I place a rubber lined clamp, attached to the radiator shroud for added protection when the hose pressurizes to keep it away from the PS pulley. The picture doesn't really show how much clearance is there... The Continental hose, use to be a Goodyear, is very close to the factory Ford hose design. Other manufacturer's (Dayco, Gates) take some liberties with their design and it doesn't fit as well. (I am sure the prices have gone up since last year)

Summit Racing

2/11/25

Summit cooling tube connector 1.5"

SUM380601

$ 5.99

Summit Racing

2/11/25

Continental upper rad hose

CEL-60710

$ 19.99

 

[swmrdrn]

Thanks for the numbers! That information does really help.
Do you remember where you got the coupler?

I have a slightly different solution on my 68, which works well too.
I think the coupler came from Summit, and I don’t know the hose numbers but Member 904Bronco probably has that info and may even be able to post up pictures for anyone viewing this in the future.

I just ordered one on Amazon. Lots to pick from

 

[swmrdrn]

As Paul requested... The hose is switched around from what is it's normal position. Shortened from where it attaches to a standard Bronco radiator.
You can see approximately where the cut is made so that the thermostat side can be rotated. You may have to take a little bit of the hose off the thermostat end. Mostly that depends on body lift. 4 clamps are needed. On some conversions, for added piece of mind, I place a rubber lined clamp, attached to the radiator shroud for added protection when the hose pressurizes to keep it away from the PS pulley. The picture doesn't really show how much clearance is there... The Continental hose, use to be a Goodyear, is very close to the factory Ford hose design. Other manufacturer's (Dayco, Gates) take some liberties with their design and it doesn't fit as well. (I am sure the prices have gone up since last year)

Summit Racing

2/11/25

Summit cooling tube connector 1.5"

SUM380601

$ 5.99

Summit Racing

2/11/25

Continental upper rad hose

CEL-60710

$ 19.99

That is very clean And a good option if you have space