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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: duffman on January 30, 2022, 04:53:24 PM

Title: Correct PS Pump & Fittings
Post by: duffman on January 30, 2022, 04:53:24 PM

I just pulled the PS pump from my 390 GT.
The plate on the back  reads "HBA  BF 
                                                IF"    and several numbers that are indiscernible.
Behind the plate is unpainted.
I believe it is correct as per this and other sites.
It is a dark blue, with no signs of repaint, as the tag has bare metal behind it.
What is the correct hose for the lower fitting?

Chris

Title: Re: Correct PS Pump & Fittings
Post by: RoyceP on January 30, 2022, 08:38:29 PM

The lower fitting is for the unpressurized return hose. On a big block (you have the correct reservoir for a 390) the lower connection would have a piece of plain rubber 3/8" ID hose that would clamp to the nipple using a factory band clamp. It would go next to the oil filter and terminate at the manufactured hose clamped in the bracket below the lower A - arm. At that juncture it is secured by another identical Ford factory band clamp.


The hose is smooth and has no markings.

Title: Re: Correct PS Pump & Fittings
Post by: duffman on February 03, 2022, 06:50:44 PM

Thank you!  Thats one thing I dont have to replace!
Any good source for the hose and correct clamps?  Pulled a Worm gear clamp off.