Post by: Maverick on March 10, 2014, 01:20:38 PM
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Post by: bobcat on March 10, 2014, 03:51:21 PM
I read ford is reincarnating it and with a diesel option.
You've got to be kidding? If that's true, I want one! :drool:
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Post by: huntandjeep on March 10, 2014, 04:06:03 PM
Post by: Curly on March 10, 2014, 04:12:01 PM
If that link is what the new Bronco will look like, I'd prefer the '77.
Post by: cooltimber on March 10, 2014, 04:33:23 PM
Post by: fair-chase on March 10, 2014, 04:55:01 PM
http://futurecars2015.com/2013/08/2015-ford-bronco-concept-price/ (http://futurecars2015.com/2013/08/2015-ford-bronco-concept-price/)
If that link is what the new Bronco will look like, I'd prefer the '77.
Why would anyone go for that when for a mere 150K-200K you could have an Icon (http://www.icon4x4.com/overview/br/models)... :chuckle:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Funcrate.com%2Fp%2F2011%2F10%2Ficon-bronco-xl.jpg&hash=dbe04b37630f92df760b06a426356929ef822bc2)
Post by: fareliz on March 10, 2014, 05:26:09 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on March 10, 2014, 08:42:16 PM
I love those.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 10, 2014, 08:54:39 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on March 11, 2014, 06:39:23 AM
Be prepared for gasket failure once you run it for a while, after sitting that long without running its likely going to need new ones, but that will be another nice winter project. :tup:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 11, 2014, 07:39:03 AM
It's got a brand new wix fuel filter. The clear kind and fuel isn't getting to it. That's crazy about your ranger though!
It's probably the fuel pump, then. If it's an engine-mounted fuel pump, the diaphragm in the pump is probably cracked and not pumping. Easy to replace. If it's an electric fuel pump in the tank, I feel for you. (I can remove the fuel tank from my '90 Bronco II with my eyes closed!) :chuckle: My '86 Ranger has 2 fuel pumps= a low-pressure electric pump in the tank, and a high-pressure pump on the frame rail. That was the first year for the fuel-injected 2.9 V6, and that was their answer to feeding the fuel injection. Fortunately, the previous owner ran the truck twice a year, so they both work! :tup:
Post by: Maverick on March 11, 2014, 10:26:33 AM
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 11, 2014, 11:40:03 AM
Yeah it's an engine mounted fuel pump. So just replace the whole thing then if that's the issue?
That's probably the best thing to do. That way everything in it gets replaced. Back in my day we just bought a new diaphragm and changed it. Don't know if you can buy just a diaphragm any more. Get an LMC truck catalog. I got the Ranger/Bronco II one. Even if you never buy anything from them, it's a wealth of knowledge as to what is available for these old beasts! It even has a page on the model year history and the changes made to each series as the years went by...
Post by: Maverick on March 11, 2014, 11:50:40 AM
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Post by: huntnphool on March 11, 2014, 01:44:11 PM
If after a month or so, if they still act up, then start trouble-shooting. :twocents:It will be easy to tell after a month because your rig won't start anymore and need a new battery. :chuckle:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 11, 2014, 07:21:46 PM
If after a month or so, if they still act up, then start trouble-shooting. :twocents:It will be easy to tell after a month because your rig won't start anymore and need a new battery. :chuckle:
Depends on the battery--the instructions that came with my CB radio advised hooking it up to a switched circuit, so it wouldn't get left on and drain your battery. I inadvertently left it on for a week, and my Bronco II started right up! :chuckle: Sounds like he is only connecting the battery to run it, though. Some vehicles develop a "Dark Load", and the battery runs down overnight, and those can be hard to locate! :bash:
Post by: Humptulips on March 11, 2014, 07:43:30 PM
I rescued so many people stuck in the snow while running my trapline. It seemed like it would go anywhere. I even towed out a family riding snowmobiles that were stuck and couldn't make it back out to the plowed road.
Post by: Maverick on March 11, 2014, 08:15:40 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on March 11, 2014, 10:11:29 PM
In this case, with it turning on when the ignition is turned off its almost certainly being swithced with a relay. Most relays will draw a few amps of current, which would drain a battery in short order if not disconnected when not in use, which will become a PITA eventually. Best to just track down the problem. :twocents:If after a month or so, if they still act up, then start trouble-shooting. :twocents:It will be easy to tell after a month because your rig won't start anymore and need a new battery. :chuckle:
Depends on the battery--the instructions that came with my CB radio advised hooking it up to a switched circuit, so it wouldn't get left on and drain your battery. I inadvertently left it on for a week, and my Bronco II started right up! :chuckle: Sounds like he is only connecting the battery to run it, though. Some vehicles develop a "Dark Load", and the battery runs down overnight, and those can be hard to locate! :bash:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 12, 2014, 10:39:32 AM
Put a new fuel pump on it. Blew through the lines and they're clear. But not hearing bubbles in the gas tank. With half a tank we should hear bubbles when blowing through the lines. So tomorrow we'll drop the tanks which we really should have done before anyways and see if the pickup tube in the tanks is rotted off.. At least the fuel lines aren't plugged..
Yup. A vehicle that old, and sitting unused for a while, they might be. I changed all the belts and hoses on my '86 Ranger, too. They looked good, but that old, you never know. They were all mostly the originals. I had to take just about everything off the front of the engine to replace the valve cover gaskets anyway. I learned with my '91 Ranger that leaking valve cover gaskets eventually kills the starter.
Post by: Maverick on March 12, 2014, 11:38:20 AM
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 12, 2014, 11:49:42 AM
Post by: Curly on March 12, 2014, 11:50:16 AM
http://www.jamesduff.com/eb/suspension_components.html (http://www.jamesduff.com/eb/suspension_components.html)
Post by: Maverick on March 12, 2014, 12:49:56 PM
So does yours have a 3 on the tree or is it an automatic?
Automatic
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 12, 2014, 01:31:56 PM
Post by: Maverick on March 16, 2014, 11:47:33 AM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 16, 2014, 05:32:16 PM
Post by: Maverick on March 16, 2014, 08:31:01 PM
Just going to buy an Edelbrocks for it. Anyone know which one to go with for a 302? I was thinking the 500 or 600 cfm. Not sure which would be better for it though.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 16, 2014, 09:51:21 PM
Post by: Humptulips on March 16, 2014, 10:16:27 PM
Yeah so we'll drop at least one tank tonight and see what's going on. Battery is unhooked unless we're trying to start it. I'll worry about the brake light after this thing is running. Once I get running good I'll start fixing up the interior and exterior, exhaust, lift kit and new tires. Already have new wheels for it. Can anyone recommend a lift kit? Can't make up my mind on if I want to run 33s or 35s. Not going to be a wheeling rig. Mostly one I'll cruise around in and maybe take up to the mountains for hunting.
I would never lift one. You'll ruin your gas mileage with them bigger tires and they are already really hard on u-joints and slip joints because the angle is so steep on the driveline. A lift will make it worse. I never felt I needed it.
Broncos are top heavy to start with anyway.
Your choice though.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 17, 2014, 07:37:21 AM
Yeah so we'll drop at least one tank tonight and see what's going on. Battery is unhooked unless we're trying to start it. I'll worry about the brake light after this thing is running. Once I get running good I'll start fixing up the interior and exterior, exhaust, lift kit and new tires. Already have new wheels for it. Can anyone recommend a lift kit? Can't make up my mind on if I want to run 33s or 35s. Not going to be a wheeling rig. Mostly one I'll cruise around in and maybe take up to the mountains for hunting.
I would never lift one. You'll ruin your gas mileage with them bigger tires and they are already really hard on u-joints and slip joints because the angle is so steep on the driveline. A lift will make it worse. I never felt I needed it.
Broncos are top heavy to start with anyway.
Your choice though.
:yeah: I have to agree with not lifting the vehicle and putting the big tires on it--unless you just want to look cool. Ford paid their engineers a lot of money to design a driveable vehicle that will still take you anywhere you want to go. My '90 Bronco II is bone stock, and I call it "a little mountain goat". And I didn't have to buy a ladder to get in and out of it! :tup:
Post by: MagKarl on March 17, 2014, 10:13:53 AM
Post by: TheHunt on March 17, 2014, 10:20:29 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi157.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft73%2FTheHuntPic%2FDanBronco.jpg&hash=05625f8f8056d9679941d529b2f596a1879388c4) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/TheHuntPic/media/DanBronco.jpg.html)
Post by: Maverick on March 17, 2014, 07:47:20 PM
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Post by: Maverick on March 18, 2014, 08:39:43 AM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 18, 2014, 09:40:37 AM
Ordered the 600cfm 1406 edelbrock! Shipping out today!
Cool! You may need 600 cfm to push those big tires down the road! :chuckle: I think 600 cfm is the maximum flow. I don't think you get that running on the front 2... :tup:
Post by: cmud on March 18, 2014, 03:37:09 PM
Post by: Maverick on March 18, 2014, 05:37:32 PM
Go ahead and lift it, the running gear is pretty stout, and don't worry about drive line angle, these have cv drive lines. Make sure you get good springs, I had one with wild horses 3.5" rock crawler coils, (it rode real nice). Don't worry about mileage, they are not aerodynamic to start with. I sold mine long ago, but they are still my favorite..
What size tires did you run with the 3.5 lift?
Post by: Maverick on March 23, 2014, 06:25:08 PM
Post by: 67 Halfcab on March 23, 2014, 06:33:17 PM
What size tires did you run with the 3.5 lift?33's fit real nice with 3.5" of lift.
Post by: Maverick on March 23, 2014, 06:53:23 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 23, 2014, 07:58:43 PM
Took the studded snows off my Bronco II today...That means winter's definitely over! :tup:
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