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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Guys, I tried the search function without success.
I'm finally going to get hoses made for my MII rack to Chevy Saginaw pump.
Which port goes where?
i.e. which is feed and which is the return on the rack?
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 | I can't help except with a couple ideas...
Stroll through a yard and seek an MII or Capri with the same rack and look, or find a set of original hoses. The ends should be different sizes and will only go on one way.
Last resort, hit the library and look for a Mustang repair manual.
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Sorry, just saw where you are hunting from! Did any of the european fords use the same rack or pump? If so, you can compare with them.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Hi Jock......I will have a look at mine this evening and post info. When I did mine, I was able to purchase premade hoses from a rod shop - probably not an option for you in merry old England *g* | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | OK...had a look at my rack which is an original production unit. Looking down from top side ( input shaft on top ), and from front of vehicle, the supply line is the lower fitting on right side, and the return line is the upper fitting on right side. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ...and if you get them backwards you will know it. The steering wheel will go crazy...and break your wrist if you have your hand on it.
Thanks for looking for him Bruce. I was heading out to the shop to look at mine. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | ...and if you get them backwards you will know it. The steering wheel will go crazy...and break your wrist if you have your hand on it. Yes...I remember it well, "It happened to me" 
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Thanks guys,I knew you would point me in the right direction,(pun intended) I can't help except with a couple ideas...
Stroll through a yard and seek an MII or Capri with the same rack and look.
Sorry, just saw where you are hunting from! Did any of the european fords use the same rack or pump? If so, you can compare with them. I think the F*rd Granada here used a similar unit,although I've already got a guy lined up to make my hoses,I just didn't want to mix things up! I wasn't sure what would happen if I got it wrong,I guess Alvin and Todd found out for me.......  Thanks for looking Bruce(britcon)
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | ...and if you get them backwards you will know it. The steering wheel will go crazy...and break your wrist if you have your hand on it. You'll never guess what I did today........  At least I didn't break anything. I should have read Bruces (Britcons) reply properly!
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | Sounds like Murphy is alive and well in the U.K.!! I mean, even without asking any questions you have a 50-50 chance of getting it right the first time!! Oh well, that's the way it usually goes with me too.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Sounds like Murphy is alive and well in the U.K.!! You've got that right Waldo! Thankfully I've got enough slack in the hoses to rectify the problem.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Got 'er done! Steering's now nicely weighted and smooth,and NO leaks!! Have a look.(poor quality sound)
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | That's one mean-looking AD you got there, she's comming along great. Glad you got 'er going, keep us posted on your build. | | |
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