STOCK Explorer Compressor with Saginaw Pump possible?

[ba123]

I have a brand new Explorer compressor I'm using and was going to run the stock explorer ps pump, but that reservoir is so ugly...

Saginaw/Delphi is a better pump and integrated res.

So I thought I'd check before dropping $150 on a nice Moroso reservoir if I can spend a little more and just do the pump but still u se the stock compressor.

Is there a bracket that allows this or should I just proceed as originally planned?

 

[lars]

Since no one else has responded, here's one data point...

My setup is a stock junkyard Explorer PS pump feeding a SuperDuty hydroboost and a 4x4x2 steering box, 35" tires. I don't rock crawl anymore, but do spend a lot of time on dirt. That pump has been in service since 2005 and I've probably put 150k miles on it. I had a modified OEM reservoir briefly but hated it, so I made my own. Which I probably wouldn't do now since there are so many options, and it was a lot of work. Your mileage may vary and if you are planning a ram on the steering then the Explorer pump is marginal, as I understand it (I don't have one and have no plans for one).

Meanwhile I have a stock Explorer AC compressor doing what it's supposed to do. Sure is nice to have AC in the Sacramento Valley right now.

Again, just one data point. My mission doesn't tax the Explorer pump very much which is probably why it has lasted so long.

 

[ba123]

Since no one else has responded, here's one data point...

My setup is a stock junkyard Explorer PS pump feeding a SuperDuty hydroboost and a 4x4x2 steering box, 35" tires. I don't rock crawl anymore, but do spend a lot of time on dirt. That pump has been in service since 2005 and I've probably put 150k miles on it. I had a modified OEM reservoir briefly but hated it, so I made my own. Which I probably wouldn't do now since there are so many options, and it was a lot of work. Your mileage may vary and if you are planning a ram on the steering then the Explorer pump is marginal, as I understand it (I don't have one and have no plans for one).

Meanwhile I have a stock Explorer AC compressor doing what it's supposed to do. Sure is nice to have AC in the Sacramento Valley right now.

Again, just one data point. My mission doesn't tax the Explorer pump very much which is probably why it has lasted so long.

Thanks Lars, I guess that’s what I was thinking and hoping for a response like that. I do think the stock explorer pump will be enough for me since I won’t be crawling anytime soon as it’ll look too nice and 35’s with the stock 76 box and the WH Hydroboost.

And no kidding on the heat!!! I picked up my hardtop from Dave last week and looked at the weather for Sac and saw it was supposed to be 109 on Sunday.

I’m Davis right now on our way to Almanor for the week and pretty nice but I’m sure another wave will come through.

 

[73azbronco]

Best res I found for an explorer ps pump was off an F350, junkyard, $25.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1751723228...d=link&campid=5335857059&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[ba123]

Best res I found for an explorer ps pump was off an F350, junkyard, $25.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1751723228...d=link&campid=5335857059&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

How’s it look? I want good functionality I but want good looks with it.

 

[73azbronco]

It looks like the picture? I think it’s great, little big, but adds a cooling component with capacity.

 

[fordguy]

https://bcbroncos.com/shop/steering/steering-power/multi-steer-bracket/ not sure what compressor is stock for explorer

 

[ba123]

That gives you a choice of stock or Saginaw PS pump but with a Sanden Compressor.

I want stock compressor with Saginaw PS.

So many choices…

But thank you for trying!

Ben

 

[lars]

That gives you a choice of stock or Saginaw PS pump but with a Sanden Compressor.

I want stock compressor with Saginaw PS.

So many choices…

But thank you for trying!

Ben

Ben, just bolt on an OEM Explorer PS pump and AC compressor and move on. Yup, in principle the Saginaw pump is better but I doubt you will notice. Oh yeah. Hook up that AC. Sooo satisfying...

 

[ba123]

Ben, just bolt on an OEM Explorer PS pump and AC compressor and move on. Yup, in principle the Saginaw pump is better but I doubt you will notice. Oh yeah. Hook up that AC. Sooo satisfying...

Ok, will do. Thanks for the input.

 

[fordguy]

That gives you a choice of stock or Saginaw PS pump but with a Sanden Compressor.

I want stock compressor with Saginaw PS.

So many choices…

But thank you for trying!

Ben

What is the stock compressor manf?

 

[ba123]

Stock AC compressor is what fits on the Explorer stock bracket.

 

[Boss Hugg]

Here is the stock ac compressor for an explorer. And many other Fords. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JY3Q2J/

 

[ba123]

Here is the stock ac compressor for an explorer. And many other Fords. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JY3Q2J/

Not sure why, but that one doesn't say it fits...looks right.

I got this one:

Four Seasons 58140 Four Seasons Air Conditioning Compressors | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Four Seasons Air Conditioning Compressors with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Air Conditioning Compressors at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

Also the one you posted I believe is a reman unit and the one I got it new...and less $$$

 

[bigmuddy]

It looks like the picture? I think it’s great, little big, but adds a cooling component with capacity.

So it appears to show 2 reservoirs and in place said it looks stock? The round one is the explorer version that I am familar with, the square is the one they are selling? Does it actually hold greater fluid than the round one?

 

[lars]

Not sure why, but that one doesn't say it fits...looks right.

I got this one:

http://[URL]https://www.summitracing.com/parts/FSS-58140

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Also the one you posted I believe is a reman unit and the one I got it new...and less $$$

Both appear identical to the new Denso 4718125 compressor I bought for mine a couple of years ago. Which fit just fine.

 

[ba123]

Awww, man! I got the Moroso reservoir that Moroso says fits and so does Summit and uhmm, well, no chance.


This thing doesn’t go there. Then I looked around a bit and saw someone already post this and said he got a Moroso one from a Vette that fit and I see that and it’s even more and looks like it doesn’t even come with a cap! Wth. No thanks.

So, maybe I'll just get that ebay one but also saw this. Why is this thing SO EXPENSIVE? It is a Sagniaw pump made for us and a reservoir, but DAMN!

Ford Explorer Power Steering Pump Kit For 5.0L Short Front Runner

The 1996-2001 5.0L Ford Explorer motors have become a common swap component for many vehicles, including older Ford Broncos. Although this is a great power plant, the OEM power steering pump is well known to fail prematurely and not be able to accomodate power steering systems with larger tires...

leepowersteering.com

You can even get it setup for Hydroboost for a total of $1300!!!

What in the HELL?

I mean that is exactly what I asked for in this thread, but why so much?

 

[LoneRanger]

Best res I found for an explorer ps pump was off an F350, junkyard, $25.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1751723228...d=link&campid=5335857059&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

Would you post a pic of where and how you have this mounted?

L.R.