Numbchux
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Little backstory:
I bought this '94 Ford E150 5.8/351W Conversion van a couple months ago. It's been badly neglected/sitting (only 99k miles on it, tires look brand new but date codes say from 2007). Structurally it's pretty decent, frame and body are completely workable, although I'll probably go to town with the wire wheel, POR15 and undercoating. But, all the thinner metal parts underneath are failing. Fuel filter is rusted through. Brake lines are all nasty, smog pump seized, etc.
I started by replacing the brake lines on the rear axle with NiCopp line and stainless fittings as that was the worst of it. Hoping that it would hold pressure just so I could pull it in the garage and start work on the rest...
Put my foot on the brake, and it's coming out either right next to the ABS pump and just dripping down and off the pump, or possibly the pump itself is leaking.
I've never had good luck with ABS from this vintage, but I've never experienced the Ford system. It looks like most of these were 2-wheel ABS, so the 4-wheel pump is not common and kinda pricey. Any thoughts on it? Worth saving? Worth deleting?
Next question, assuming I do delete the ABS. I'm guessing the ABS pump acts as a proportioning valve, yes?
I'm leaning towards deleting it, and simplifying the plumbing on the van considerably. Plumb in a $40 Summit adjustable prop valve in the line for the rears right next to the Master, and dial it in until I like the balance. That worked excellently on my 4Runner.
I bought this '94 Ford E150 5.8/351W Conversion van a couple months ago. It's been badly neglected/sitting (only 99k miles on it, tires look brand new but date codes say from 2007). Structurally it's pretty decent, frame and body are completely workable, although I'll probably go to town with the wire wheel, POR15 and undercoating. But, all the thinner metal parts underneath are failing. Fuel filter is rusted through. Brake lines are all nasty, smog pump seized, etc.
I started by replacing the brake lines on the rear axle with NiCopp line and stainless fittings as that was the worst of it. Hoping that it would hold pressure just so I could pull it in the garage and start work on the rest...
Put my foot on the brake, and it's coming out either right next to the ABS pump and just dripping down and off the pump, or possibly the pump itself is leaking.
I've never had good luck with ABS from this vintage, but I've never experienced the Ford system. It looks like most of these were 2-wheel ABS, so the 4-wheel pump is not common and kinda pricey. Any thoughts on it? Worth saving? Worth deleting?
Next question, assuming I do delete the ABS. I'm guessing the ABS pump acts as a proportioning valve, yes?
I'm leaning towards deleting it, and simplifying the plumbing on the van considerably. Plumb in a $40 Summit adjustable prop valve in the line for the rears right next to the Master, and dial it in until I like the balance. That worked excellently on my 4Runner.