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Had a buyer lined up, was gonna give me $6k for it. Had refurbed a few already. Backed out at the last minute to grab one that was closer to home… SO, looks like I’m back in the refurb biz. It is in storage until I can find a place to rent up by the new place to work on it.

Want to thank all of you on this site who have been way more than helpful and generous with your comments and resource sharing over the past several years as I worked on my project. I'm moving in the next couple weeks and can't take it with me. As a last request, can I get some comments on...

Glad to hear you're feeling better. No, I'm staying up here in WI. Moving closer to work so I don't have to drive an hour one way. Stay healthy!

Hey there. @johnnyreb - appreciate the follow-up. I have not made progress since November. I am moving in a couple weeks since my son is graduating high school - so been doing everything to pack up the house and get things ready to go. Don't have room at the new house in the garage for the...

So, only had a short window to work on it last wknd. Determined that the motor mounts were on the wrong side, which was contributing to seemingly being off and inch. Swapped them around and now within a half-inch of getting it done. Had to stop there. Glad I figured out that… that’s how it was...

Thx

thank you all for the ideas. I had to step away for a few days. Next going to try removing the motor mounts and attach afterwards. I can definitely see how the studs have been blocking progress. Jacking the trans a bit and adjusting the leveler on the engine hoist helped a bit during the last...

I removed the pilot bearing, and am certain the torque converter is seated. The engine and bell housing are not fully parallel. Have a Jack under the trans to lift and align closer. What’s confusing is from what I can see there’s nothing in contact other than the top of the engine to the top of...

Ok, Boys, this one’s got me stumped. Attempting to drop a ‘78 351M in my ‘79. Same, same, right? Only difference is the original one I pulled out was automatic trans, and the one I’m dropping in was a manual. Swapped out the pressure plate for a flex plate, everything’s going well until the last...

I drove an old ‘69 Chevy back in the day and that’s what I recall, as well. Twisting the **** controlled the dimming. Will confirm on my Bronco in another month if I get it running. LOL

Happy to report the pilot bearing was removed with the help of a 5/8” dowel, some tape and a little tap-tappy… and the flexplate is on. Thanks for the alignment help…. Next question. Do I need to install the torque converter with any specific amount of trans fluid? Drained most of it out when I...

I’m familiar with that method. Hopefully it comes out without too much of a problem.

Thank you, Sir. Yes, engine came out of truck with a manual transmission, mine is an automatic. I had been reading up on the interface / need to remove the bearing. Thanks for the confirmation. Cheers.

Hello Friends! Hope everyone’s summer is going well. I managed to get up to the Bronco Rally in WI last week and it was a lot of inspiration to see how y’all get and keep these Broncos running. I am replacing the flex plate on my 351M and it is weighted for balance. Does it matter where the...

Thanks, I'll check it out.

I have not found anything specific yet, but some great ideas from the group. The best "find" was a comment that the local junkyard only charges $40-$65 (in my case) for bucket or bench seats. So armed with that info, I know what vehicles people have pulled them from and have an idea what to look...

Welcome! Looks like you're off to a great start. I am in the middle of restoring a '79. Good luck!

Appreciate the advice

Ok, thx!

Not much of a pipe section to replace, and yes, it has the extra tube on it. Figure I can clean up the outside well enough but lookin a bit nasty on the inside as well. Not the biggest problem I have, but since I’m replacing everything else, figured I’d get this if they’re available. Maybe it’s...