4BT in Early Bronco Question

[DogDiesel]

What power steering line do I use?

The pump is a saginaw, like most GM, the line end that goes in it is the reduced tube with step and O-ring, the PS gearbox end is a double flare.



A normal early bronco PS line is double flare at GB and @ 1/2" fitting.



I have two choices: Find a line that works or modify a GM line.



I practiced on steel line, and was able only to get a single flare, the steel tube is just too hard for double flaring. I could take the line and have a machine double flare it.



Buying a new line will be cheaper than having a hyd shop do a double flare.



Has anyone found a line that is bolt on?



Wayne

 

[DogDiesel]

Just Check eBay

Found it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7968742506&fromMakeTrack=true



see details of comparison on Classic Broncos:

http://classicbroncos.com/saginaw.shtml



Wild Horses sells it.

#2091 Pressure Hose Stock box/pump $34. 99

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/26.asp



All I had to do was check eBay!



Wayne

PS, I now have access to a better, heavier duty flare kit. Likely a low dollar (or zero dollar) fix. .

 

[DogDiesel]

Another avenue is to use a stock Ford bronco PS hose and this fitting:

Napa - Part # 1563 Pressure hose fitting adapter

use procedures found at:

http://www.broncohio.com/tech/napapump.html



It all became clear when I looked on on eBay...

Wayne

 

[DogDiesel]

Problem Solved!

Used a more HD double flare kit, and it is fixed.

Cost - ZERO dollars.



Wayne

 

[Fred Swanson]

Where's some pictures of the bronco with the 4BT in it?

 

[DogDiesel]

Pictures

Will post URL when up.

Wayne