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Old 03-28-2017, 10:26 PM   #26
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

So now it was time to plumb it. I dumped my pile of hoses on the work bench and started measuring and figuring
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Old 03-28-2017, 10:29 PM   #27
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

I ended up using the feed line from pump to booster from the 2005 Chevy 2500 i pulled at the junkyard. it required no modifications. this line was all metric.
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Old 03-28-2017, 10:31 PM   #28
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

It is always a good idea to blow out junkyard lines. A plugged line can cause all kinds of trouble
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Old 03-28-2017, 10:35 PM   #29
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

I used the late 80's 1 ton line for the feed back to the steering gearbox . I cut off the metric nut on the gearbox side and slipped on a standard fitting, then double flared it.
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Old 03-28-2017, 10:40 PM   #30
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

Then i grabbed the mid 70's T-fitting and made up a line for my steering gearbox return. keep in mind when running your return you want the least amount of bends as possible, and you want your bends gradual.the more bends,the hotter the fluid gets. A Steering fluid cooler is another option you may consider. I decided not to run one at this time.
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Old 03-28-2017, 10:48 PM   #31
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

The finished product. I won't be able to try it out till the engine swap is done. Make sure to bleed your power steering!

Total cost: $35


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Old 03-31-2017, 09:28 AM   #32
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

Wow, nice thread that will come in handy for a number of people. Nice work!
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Old 04-04-2017, 05:22 PM   #33
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Good job and write up. I may do something similar one day.
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:41 PM   #34
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

great info and pictures.. Also just for some info the 87-91 blazer/ suburban gear boxes are metric threads so you can use the hoses from the newer model trucks with no mods if the length is right
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Old 12-23-2017, 01:50 AM   #35
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

So you ran your original master cylinder from your factory booster c10 c20 c30 ? It’s been working just fine like that. I have a c10 but I’m running the c20 booster thought it would better braking but not much.
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Old 05-03-2019, 10:07 AM   #36
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

Any updates on how it works?
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Old 08-22-2019, 10:41 AM   #37
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great writeup, thanks!
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Old 08-24-2019, 01:30 PM   #38
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Last log in by OP March 2017. Hope the brakes held up!
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Old 10-17-2019, 09:35 AM   #39
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Re: How i converted my '72 to Hydroboost for $35! (Lots of pictures)

Damn, i like this thread, wished he was around to ask some questions. I need to go to this due to vacuum issues. Great write up though
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Old 10-17-2019, 01:50 PM   #40
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What was your question?
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Old 11-13-2019, 08:51 AM   #41
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Great write up and good looking job.
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Old 08-20-2020, 10:48 AM   #42
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Great write-up. Thanks for all the pictures and info. Looking to do this soon.
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Old 08-20-2020, 10:59 AM   #43
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What a great write up, wonder what happened to the thread starter?
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