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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Powersteering pump?
Trying to decide which direction I want to go. I currently have a saginaw pump that has worked awesome. Since Im switching to the explorer serp Im wondering if the stock explorer pump can keep up. Im adding hydroboost also. I have an extra dual return sag pump I was going to use. Is it worth using the explorer pump or getting the WH sag bracket for the serp?
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74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:37 am |
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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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Re: Powersteering pump?
I bought the WH's Saginaw mount and have dual return Sag. I intend to use it on my 74' build when life gets out of the way and I can start enjoying Broncos again.
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:40 am |
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Justin
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: Powersteering pump?
I'm torn about this as well. I may try the explorer pump first since I've already got the pump and brackets, then swap out to the Sag if it doesn't keep up. I suspect it won't since it'll be running both hydroboost and the ram assist.
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:34 pm |
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plumbdoctor
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Re: Powersteering pump?
Rob, I have been using the explorer pump with hydro and turning 35's and I haven't had any issues.....hope it helps
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 3:54 pm |
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crawlercreations
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: Powersteering pump?
My uncle is running the Explorer(really just the Era of ford) pump in his 96 bronco with ram assist and it seems to do just fine keeping up. I'd run what you have and upgrade later if it doesn't work to your liking.
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:10 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Powersteering pump?
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:36 pm |
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crawlercreations
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: Powersteering pump?
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:28 pm |
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Eck
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Re: Powersteering pump?
The easiest thing would be to use the explorer stuff- it bolts right up. It seems like most people have had good luck with it. As Crawler said- you don't have the bracket which will cost you some money and I think a little bit of modification. Also- you'll have to get a serpentine pulley for your Saginaw (unless it already has it). I will say it also took me some trial and error to get it lined up perfectly with the rest of the front dress.
If it were me, I'd run the Explorer one and replace it if it fails.
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Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:37 pm |
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RJLougee
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Joined: Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:40 pm Posts: 215 Images: 0 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Powersteering pump?
The Explorer pump will work well and should have no issues keeping up. If you don't think it's enough, Howe will rebuild it and increase the pressure/flow for a reasonable price. I am running the Explorer pump reworked by Howe on my buggy and it has kept up for 6 years. HTH, Joe
_________________ '70 Bronco, MAF 5.0, NP435, D44/9", 4.10s, 33" MT/Rs, PS/PB '71 Bronco, HP D60, Hi-9, 5.38/ARBs, 101" WB, 408 Stroker, AOD, Atlas, 40" MT/Rs, PiMP EFI. '78 F150 SWB/Stepside/4WD, 351W/4R100/NP205, 35" KM2s, under const... '81 Coachman Caper XL MH, 4WD, EFI 460/ZF/BW1356, D44/Sterling, 4.10s/35s, under const... '83 Bronco, D60/Sterling, 5.13/ARBs, MAF EFI 351W/ZF/BW1356, 37" MT/Rs. '12 Buggy, HPD60, Hi-9, 4.10s, Explorer 5.0, Atlas 4-speed, my chassis, EB skins. And the latest project is a '99 Ranger Extra-Cab, custom frame/tube work, on 40s...
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sykanr0ng
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Joined: Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:46 am Posts: 405 Location: Greeley, CO
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Re: Powersteering pump?
There is also this way to do it, Explorer pump with Super Duty internals: http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... p?t=237617Probably can be done for less than the vendors charge for a Saginaw pump adapter. And not hunting for or fitting a serpentine pulley for the Saginaw is good too.
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Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:42 pm |
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casadejohnson
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Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:30 pm Posts: 708 Location: Greeley
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Re: Powersteering pump?
Unless they changed it, the wild horses bracket is only for a 5.0. It does not fit the 5.8. I never had any luck with the explorer pump and I have had at least 5 on my bronco. I talked about the pumps with Phil recently and it seems that the pumps from earlier (96) explorers might be better than the later ones. I used the WH kit and cut a new Bracket on the water jet to make it work with the 5.8. Worked great with 35's and hydroboost until I blew out the o ring between the pump and the reservoir. Still need to fix that.
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 1:47 am |
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sykanr0ng
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Joined: Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:46 am Posts: 405 Location: Greeley, CO
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Re: Powersteering pump?
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