Hydro boost mounting bracket

[Ethansdad73]

Simple question...i have seen pics showing the hydroboost set up mounted to the power brake bracket. I have one from JD, still will work? or is that a different bracket?

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125348&highlight=hydroboost

 

[NYLES]

Madguyver has the answer but Id move it over the fender,

 

[weasel]

Here are a few pics off my set up. The angle bracket was from wild horses 4x4 when I had the the power brake set up. If I remember correctly, you just need to adjust the original hole on the bracket so it would line up to the hydro boost and I put in the spacer so the rod to the hydro would be long enough.

 

[Ethansdad73]

cool thanks

 

[trailpsycho]

Yes, using the angled bracket and bellcrank from a power brake unit should work....I am running a F250 H-boost with Lincoln MC and it fits well...I did use some couplers (1/2" coupling nuts) as spacers between the H-boost and the bracket. I saw where someone else here had used this as their spacer solution and it works nicely.

 

[BUCKETOBOLTS]

I also used a PB angle bracket. I used a unit from a Chevy Astro van. So I simply rethreaded the push rod to fit the clevis. Also used a few aluminum spacers I had laying around to get the bell crank geometry correct.

I prefer this design over mounting directly to the firewall. It allows easier access to the valve cover, spark plugs, and steering. Plus with the 351W the extra clearance at the valve cover is needed.

 

[thumper]

Those all look cool guys, but I have a stupid question. I know that I have seen the hydro boost pics on this site where it mounts right to the firewall. What is the deal with that? Not bashing anyone, but that big, off angle somehow offends my sense of where everything should sit inside the engine compartment. What is the diff in the two setups? Come TOFIC, chime in you HYDRO GURU YOU!!

 

[NYLES]

I think its too move the unit further out of the way WITHOUT having to rearrange the pedals....more tricky to do with a standard than a auto

 

[Tito]

Mine fit right on the firewall even with the EFI, drilled 4 holes and used the stock hole for the rod.
I am using the Mustang Hydroboost as per the tech article to the left
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[ransil]

I purchased my bracket from a guy on ebay from Kentucky.
I'm in the process of of getting it to fit, the bracket is made to angle down but I'm adding spacers to make it straight. I also cut the "bell crank" arm out of the pivot and made a new one longer so I do not have to cut the 91 astro hydroboost input rod .

 

[Madgyver]

Madgyver has the answer but Id move it over the fender,

Here you go......

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60141

 

[TOFIC]

Those all look cool guys, but I have a stupid question. I know that I have seen the hydro boost pics on this site where it mounts right to the firewall. What is the deal with that? Not bashing anyone, but that big, off angle somehow offends my sense of where everything should sit inside the engine compartment. What is the diff in the two setups? Come TOFIC, chime in you HYDRO GURU YOU!!

You called??

I have advocated the pedal shift for a few years. Gets the hydroboost unit at least 4 inches away from the valve covers of a mountain motor. Several people have done this and I believe the first Bronco is this or a derivative of this method of mounting. The thing is easy to do (did mine in a afternoon, have done others in less than 2 hours.) SOLID mount!! here is a couple of pics of a Standard hydroboost installed in my engine bay with a 351 windsor. You can see the gobs of clearance in these pictures

 

[bronco117]

Here is a pic of my lincoln 4 bolt hydroboost with a fi 351W and a pic from the inside.

 

[toddz69]

Those all look cool guys, but I have a stupid question. I know that I have seen the hydro boost pics on this site where it mounts right to the firewall. What is the deal with that? Not bashing anyone, but that big, off angle somehow offends my sense of where everything should sit inside the engine compartment. What is the diff in the two setups? Come TOFIC, chime in you HYDRO GURU YOU!!

The "big off angle" of the stock power brake booster bracket? Or an "off angle" coming off the firewall?

Todd Z.