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Post by dolzinnig on Feb 2, 2011 0:50:39 GMT -5
Not trying to beat Ted to the punch, but Bubba's comment reminded me that I took this picture back in July. Hydro Boost on a '66 442 that I saw at SuperCar Sunday. -grant
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Post by stan65cutlass on Feb 2, 2011 1:00:25 GMT -5
had it on my work truck, works well
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Post by bil on Feb 2, 2011 2:16:19 GMT -5
Once you understand how it works.Mechanics now have no idea what that even is! ---bil
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 6:05:02 GMT -5
Once you understand how it works.Mechanics now have no idea what that even is! ---bil I am a mechanic and I know what it is. It is THE best solution to a big cammed engine if you want power brakes. There are many retro kits out there but if you are living on the cheap, there at least four transplants that you could use and do the whole thing for under $300. But you have to have a hose maker near by. Most NAPA have the facilities to build what you need.
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Post by bubbasz1 on Feb 2, 2011 6:40:51 GMT -5
Not trying to beat Ted to the punch, but Bubba's comment reminded me that I took this picture back in July. Hydro Boost on a '66 442 that I saw at SuperCar Sunday. -grant That looks like a wet dream there, could have done a little nicer job on running the hoses I think. Looks like a job for some solid stainless tube with just a flexible hose connection at the power steering pump.
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Post by BR[] on Feb 2, 2011 7:34:13 GMT -5
NOW! tell me how in the hell you check your oil?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 8:45:04 GMT -5
78 to around 86 gm`s with diesel used this system, (no vacuum) Really a straight forward install, zero maintenance, looks much neater factory installed, the picture above looks like a cluster f#@k,
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Post by Big Mike on Feb 2, 2011 9:30:20 GMT -5
NOW! tell me how in the hell you check your oil? Very, very carefully. ;D ;D
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Post by Big Mike on Feb 2, 2011 9:32:05 GMT -5
Once you understand how it works.Mechanics now have no idea what that even is! ---bil Truck mechanics know all about them. ;D Medium and heavy duty trucks have had them since the late 70's at least. I know when I started working on trucks in 77 and 78 there were several in the fleet I worked for at the time.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 9:41:39 GMT -5
For those that like a good read, this isn`t bad, explains pretty well. I did notice on the pic above that it appears the original steer pump was used, think that`s going to pose a problem, unless he modified it. www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/hydroboost.html
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 9:47:48 GMT -5
I have done a few on customers cars and it is not that bad at all. I guess the hardest part if you wanted to keep the intent of it is a second return line to the pump. Not too many people really want to drill a second hole. This guy went with a "T" .Basically pressure to the booster, than a second pressure line from the booster to the box. Then just run the returns back to the pump. Never did it on any of mine just because of the looks. But if you run a big cam and vacuum brakes it works extremely well. Did a 71 Chevelle with a 83 Olds diesel booster and a 1 1/16 Corvette master.
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Post by bil on Feb 2, 2011 12:20:49 GMT -5
I had them on my tankers back in the 70s-worked great! As for the oil,do like my father does-when you hear the lifters,it is time to add some.When the red light comes on,it means change it.And all cars are greased from the factory now,you don,t nead to check the joints! On the other hand,I have seen him work on engines you gould climb inside,and do real nice work.Anything smaller than a small house he doesn't consider a real engine! As for the lines in the picture,just use those braided one from Home Depot,in the plumbing section! ---bil Nice to see something differant!
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