For anyone else doing this swap. I got the high pressure hose from O’Reilly. $21. Part #13401402. Only modification I had to do was bend the hose out a little bit where it treads into the back of the pump. Super easy, did it by hand. If your considering doing this, just do it. Thrilled with the result!
I have a 1996 ford f150 5.0 2wd i got this saginaw version bracket and pump ready. Except the new pump didn’t come with the pulley. Can i use the one from the original power steering system on my 96?
i found out you dont have to cut the pressure hose. and it bolts right in , yes its a little longer it comes off the back of the pump, comes under the pump twards front of truck , then curves to the right then back to the port in the gear box, you may have to bend it down a little but it will screw right in, and as a bonus , you dont lose your warranty on the hose. p.s. the vans and the trucks use the exact same gear boxes. i converted mine in less than 30 minutes, and sir you are very correct, IT`S A BEAUTIFUL THING
Started watching your videos about 6months ago. Now I don’t miss one! I just did the Saginaw pump switch on my 94 F150. Wouldn’t have pulled the trigger without your videos. I am thrilled with the result!! Local junk yard sold me one for $40 with the bracket. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks for the video. Just swapped mine out in a 95 FSB, steering much more responsive. I had to replace my return hose with a longer one as the old one was just way too tight trying to stretch it. I guess I could have but for just a little extra work I replaced the hose with one three inches longer. Inside diameter 3/8 inch. I also bought a new hp hose from napa
Did this on my 94 bronco 351w as well as an 01 f250 steering gear and a HUGE difference, definitely a worthwhile upgrade! Purchased the pump and bracket for the 95 f150 300 i6 but haven't installed it yet. I really like the paint job you did, it looks great.
Thanks to your video i took on the ask to switch over to a saginaw pump on my 79 bronco little more work to do than yours so worth the time and cost so Very Quiet!!! now and i have 36 inch tires on it totally Amazes every time i turn the wheel so Easley . Thanks Again
Hi I read your post and I want to do the same thing my pump is loud? It's brand new and still loud? I've replace my steering box with a new one as well! Plus new line low and hi. What pump and what did you get it? Brackets ? Ect fill me in on what your experience is or things u would have done differently
Quality video. Thanks! I'm considering a rear drum to disc break conversion on my 1990 Ford F-250. They say you need a hydroboost (and master cylinder) from a 87-97 F-450 SUPERDUTY. Have also heard that the saginaw pump out of the Econoline is the way to go. Thanks for sharing!
My 85 Ford E350 RV has a Saginaw pump from the factory. It's big o-ring seal on the original pump has finally kicked the bucket and it's leaking pretty badly. What a pain.
Definite improvement!!! My 1995 groaned a little "not much to speak of" I took the return line off the pump, disconnected the coil wire and cranked the engine remotely while adding Mercon V. Wanted to be certain I got all the old fluid out. Its been quiet ever since. Great Idea though, I'll be on the lookout for a Saginaw pump/bracket for possible future use. Looks easy enough to swap out. I wonder if the steering boxes that are on the vans are the same as the ones they put on the trucks? Thanks for your video. Great Idea!
I am looking into this myself for my 87, but it appears the brick noses use a different A/C Compressor, so that would be included in the swap of but other than Compressor, and lines for booth, seems the same
Everything looked right on except I would have jacked up the front wheels and flushed the entire system with new clean clear power steering fluid. That replacement pump that was removed to be installed in the Ford truck is a totally unknown status. JUST FLUSH THE SYSTEM!!! It will save you time down the road. Please use safety glasses... it helps!!!!
Working Good NOW ?? The better steering = GM pump is 1200 PSI at 3 gal per min. I have been told I need to reduce PSI to 850 2 gal per min ,for Mustang 2 Rack & pinion . or I will blow out seals.
pretty good way to make the high pressure hose without spending a lot. Was the rubber part of the van hose a lot longer? I didn't have a van hose to work with- just the cut-off end so i ended up making one at considerable cost.
It was longer, and the metal tubing going to the steering box was quite a bit longer.. could almost get it to fit, but cutting it and flaring it worked a lot better.
when i built fox body mustangs, i would wrap the engine wireharnesses with colored electrical tape .... they have light blue, similar to ford light blue & dark blue , similar to ford medium blue ... they have other colors, too. white, green ( lime & hunter ) red, yellow, orange, brown, purple, gray, pink & many more colors.
Can you tell me the make and model of the flaring tool you use? My God I've been dreaming of this mod ever since I replaced my pump without any reduction in noise 3 years ago when I got my truck. This is truly an answered prayer, thank you!
I can... but cant right now. Its one I picked up at the auto parts store a while back. They dont cost much. I will try to get that info for ya.. I should have done that and put it in the description box.
The Fox Shop getting my 94 150's front end all finished up and ready for alignment though my pump groans and I believe my box has play. New steering and suspension components all around. Will the changing of pump/steering box affect alignment? I'm sure I want to do it beforehand anyway I was just curious. Awesome channel thank you
Ok so the flaring tool is necessary for the high pressure line? Gathering stuff up for the job. The local junkyards in town are 60-80 dollars for the pump off a van..
What Year, Make & Model Van did you get that pump off of? I never of that, prbbly would like to try that on my truck 😎👍🏽 I have the same Year, Make, Model, & Engine Size as yours by the way 👍🏽👍🏽 really like these trucks! Awesome videos you do too 👌🏽 very helpful haha!
Are the holes between the 2 brackets the same and line up? Meaning can I just cut and trim the Ford bracket to fit the Siganaw pump? Thanks in advance. 👍
Fox Shop, since you have posted this video, I have gathered everything required to do the same upgrade myself, but I'm pretty sure that the high pressure hose I got from my local Napa is a little different. Upon going into Napa and dealing with an unfamiliar employee, I assumed that there would be only 1 basic high pressure hose for that era of Ford E150 van. Now that I've looked through Napa's website, I fear that I may have wasted $30. My hose is part # NPS 72084 on Napa's website and the specs (length, fitting and tubing diameters) are shown on the page for it. Will this hose work if I cut and double flare it like yours?
+Command37 the one I used would be the NPS 73344 from Napa. I just spent a while cross referencing on their website. However, I think the one you got should still work. It's not like the one I used was made to fit, I had to make it work. They should take that hose back though and swap it for the other one. I think the fittings should be the same.
I've also compared the specs and the only thing i'm worried about is the total length of the hose. I will hold the new pump and hose inside of the engine bay to get a rough idea of whether or not it will work. One last question, did you use only the Lisle double flaring tool or did you first have to use a bench grinder or something to make your double flare?
Just the flaring tool. I would mount the bracket and pump up in the truck, screw the one end of the hose into the back of the pump where it goes, and then figure out a good routing for the hose. Is the hose you have longer or shorter or do you know?
Don't know yet. Will have to wait until tomorrow night before I can compare. Just found out that I probably have to work this Saturday, which leaves me with only 1 off-day, but I'm still gunning to complete this mod if it's the only thing I accomplish this weekend.
LOL.. Maybe it doesnt look like it in video, but have a small wooden stool thing that I made and use it a lot to stand on when I am working under the hood of that truck. I am 6'2" as well.
Hey fox shop I wondering if this convesion would work on my 79 ford pickup. I just replace my steering gearbox, new lines and pump and it friggin whines in running redline synthetic ps fluid. What gives? I've read this is typical what are your thoughts cheers
A little off topic but i just redid my entire ac system in my 93 f150 4x4 with a 302 and when i turn the ac on at a stop an the truck in drive the truck wants to die but when you're driving everything feels fine does anyone have suggestions and yes i did spring for a new not reman ac compressor any help will be greatly appreciated no one around me will work on my truck because they say its to old and that to me is kinda sad 😞
If you watched the video... Ahem... 😂... I used Mercon 5 ... Those pumps aren't too picky on what you use... That's what I used and still working great!!
What’s up with the millennial music, I like the vid but not the hipster elevator music lol, maybe some hard rock would def go better with a 90’s Ford , maybe 90’s grunge, Alice In Chains or sound garden
