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  1. scubachris

    I need a Bronco again and let's talk upgrades

    Long time no see fellas! So I just started watching Longmire, and I miss my Bronco and then today I saw a beautiful late model Bronco in mint condition. It is a sign that I need another one.  The Bronco gods have spoken. Which got me thinking, right now I am driving a 79 Fiat Spider and i have...
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    Wiring Harness

    Hey y'all, Does anyone know where I can get a wiring harness for an 84 302? It seems no one makes one, but I want to be sure. If I can't get one, how readily available are parts to make one? Reason I am asking is my wires are old and brittle, and I am looking to replace them. Thanks Edit: I...
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    Hubs and Gas Tank

    How do you know when your hubs need to be replaced? I am pulling my tires of and replacing the tie rods, balI joints, and u joints. Need to know what to look for. How do I tell what size my tank is? Thanks, Chris 84 Ford Bronco 302
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    Resto Mod?

    Hey fellows. I have some questions. 1) What is the benefits to converting a Bronco to the Cummins diesel? Besides towing, I can't see any advantages. Better fuel mileage is offset with higher fuel price. Has anyone actually done this, and do you feel it was worth the process? 2) What is the...
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    Starter went start, now can't stop

    Hey guys, Had a starter go bad, and changed it. Worked fine for a couple of days then it wouldn't start. So I changed the starter solenoid. Worked fine for a couple of days, then wouldn't start. Left it came back tried, and started right up. So I changed my voltage regulator, and starter...
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    Stalling problem

    Hey y'all, Just put on my brand new rebuilt carb, and my Bronco runs like a dream. Here is the problem. When I take off from a stop, it stalls to the point where everything dies. Then it comes on like nothing happened. It has been doing thisfor a while, but I thought it was just my old carb's...
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    Order of projects

    Well to start off, I am pretty excited. I just had my transfer case rebuilt, and my truck is running well. It is a daily driver,and I truck I want to do camping and scuba trips in. I am planning on changing the carb to a 4 bbl, rebuilding tranny( little slippage and oil leak), and a new paint...
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    Engine Rebuild

    Thanks for the great advice on the interior. I am getting ready to bring it in to get the engine rebuilt, vacuum lines changed, and the carburetor rebuilt. Should I change anything else while the engine is out?
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    Interior seats/parts

    I've got a great 84 Bronco XLT that I found for cheap. It has some problems that I am currently working but I was thinking of switching the color from tu-tone government brown to midnight blue/white/midnight blue. Now my inside has been redone in the saddle to original specs, but if I change to...
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    running hot

    I have an 84 302 that started running hot. I noticed this one day while driving on the interstate. I have flushed the radiator, changed the thermostat back to factory spec, and changed the radiator cap. Still running around the "a" on normal, and now my gas mileage is in the toilet. Also not...
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