Todd
HCT
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2007
- Messages
- 29
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- Location
- Troll land
- Vehicle Year
- 90/91/99/04
- Engine Size
- 2.9
So I did some searching to gain more knowledge on hydro assist then I already knew. I know where to port the steering box and all that.
My questions are about the pump. Many sources state that the stock ford pump does not have sufficient fluid flow to operate a ram as well as the steering box. It recommends upgrading to a Saginaw style pump that flows more GPM.
Now this it seems is based on a 1.5” diameter cylinder. I was wondering if I could get away with running a 1” diameter cylinder with stock pump, as I don’t need a hell of a lot of added steering force. I’m also not to concerned about really fast steering response. I mean I don’t want it to turn really slow, but this truck does not see the road. Fast maneuvers aren’t really needed.
I have also hear that you can drill out a fluid passage in a ford pump to increase the flow rate. Is this true? And if so how and where is it done?
My questions are about the pump. Many sources state that the stock ford pump does not have sufficient fluid flow to operate a ram as well as the steering box. It recommends upgrading to a Saginaw style pump that flows more GPM.
Now this it seems is based on a 1.5” diameter cylinder. I was wondering if I could get away with running a 1” diameter cylinder with stock pump, as I don’t need a hell of a lot of added steering force. I’m also not to concerned about really fast steering response. I mean I don’t want it to turn really slow, but this truck does not see the road. Fast maneuvers aren’t really needed.
I have also hear that you can drill out a fluid passage in a ford pump to increase the flow rate. Is this true? And if so how and where is it done?