Thanks, I really appreciate the help. If only the beer option was available...
I'm still kind of stumped why the engine would stumble when the brakes are on at low speed. At this point, I'm more worried about my engine dying on me than having power brakes. It looks like I'll be working on a solution tomorrow, as the stumbling is getting worse. I've never driven so carefully/gracefully in my life.
I checked the brake booster as best I could, but I could only find one 1/2" rubber pipe (ID ~1/4" I assume) that came off the assembly. While it is old and stiff, I couldn't feel any cracking along its length. I'm assuming that's the vacuum line as:
1.) It's the only large hose coming off of the booster
2.) It routes to a T-line that has a hose running off to the manifold
3.) I'm 99.99% sure the tube isn't on the interior side of the firewall (didn't check)
Here's a quick MS Paint graphic, which hopefully will do until I can borrow a camera tomorrow. The image is head on:
Does anyone know the tools I'll need? Also, does anyone know who makes OEM Ford Service Manuals? I know Helms does for Honda, but I couldn't find theirs for my car...
Service Manual
Torque Wrench
Sockets/Wrenches
Jack/Stands
Brake Bleeder Pump
Brake Booster
New Hoses?
...and some way of turning the CE light off.
- LostCause