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Hi All, I have steering wheel off (dash renovation). The head of the steering column has a copper spring loaded pin - which clearly is supposed to depress and make a connection. What is it for ? I am assuming its part of the original Horn mech ?? My Grant Wheel has a circular copper back...

Okay - I gues I never replaced a rod end before... :blush: New ends arrived today from TBP. Do I need to fill them up with grease before install - or are they pre greased. (the top grease nipple is not yet attached). Thanks! Monza. :)>-

So I took the dash off - blimey!! Now I want to clean up the steering column. I need to remove the shift lever - and the collar (cone) it goes in to. I cant budge the pin - and dont want to hammer it. Any guidance would be great. Pic attached. Thx, Monza. :)>-

Steering has a few degrees slop either side of neutral. When I watch the Tie Rod Ends they "rock (or roll)" in the Knuckle joint before they start to pull the wheel. There is definitely a bushing at each joint. Tie rod OVER - the tie rod wants to roll up or down before it pulls left / right...

soooooooooooo, The wife (bless) and I might be moving up to British Columbia (from San Fran) :blink: Anyone know whether my 75EB will be allowed in - or will I have to make all kinds of changes ?? Monza. :)>-

Refurbing Bumpers. Sanded, Primed, Painted - need a clear top coat for extra tuffness. Are they all the same - or is there a definite 'go to' product ? Dont want Glossy - more matt finish. Hey, No point drivin well if its not lookin well - ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20"...

Hi all, I have a 76 pwr steer box in my 75EB (PO) Problem is the steering is very twitchy. Any suggs on how to reduce the ratio ? I am thinking swapping out the 13" wheel for a 15 might actualy be a smart move. What about the box - any way to alter the gearing ?? Thx, Monza. :)>-

Hi All, I know everyone likes to piss and moan about which are the best shocks. So I dnt want to get in to that. IF you need some reasonable shocks cheap:   4 Wheel Online have 4x Rancho 5000 for $159.00 FREE shipping, NO tax (outside FL)...

Nice lady in a lexus stopped suddenly. Now my drivers side grill is pushed in. :(( I got a travelling bodywork guy to take a look. Funny - hish vacuum sucker didnt understand my Bronco Grill... So I figure I gotta learn some panel beating... Can anyone give me any tips on how to beat the...

Hi All, As part of my ongoing overheating adventures I am trying to figure out which oil pan I have. the PO did a 302 to 351w conversion. Not sure if he upgraded the pan. have a look at the pics - any help appreciated. Dipstick tube has a brass screw connector. There is a stamp on the...

Found this fuse in engine bay. It is currently disconnected - any ideas what it is supposed to fuse ? Monza.

Hi All. My EB is way too bouncy = I can set the whole truck rocking like a jelly by pushing with one hand. This makes the whole thing a bit lively on the road. I have: BC 3.5" / WH 11 pack / no brand rusty shocks... (maybe WH). Where would u start ?? Thx, Monza.

Hi All, Stoopid simple question, but thats what i do :P /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am diagnosing a bunch of overheating (in another post). Doing a radiator Flush - with Kit. Need to Flush with Heater set to Max heat. My heater Valve is corroded CLOSED. SO -...

Hi All, The simple mans guide to EB Adjustable Trac Bar. 1. Leave truck on ground. 2. Remove old track bar = disconnect from frame rail bracket (remove bolt) - gently turn steering wheel until Track bar pops out of bracket (2nd person useful). Disconnect from axle. 3. Mark Tie Rods for...

Hi All, My 75 EB as a PO 351W swap - it overheats like hell and I just discovered there is NO waterflow in the Rad at idle. There IS water - but not flowing. Before I assume the Pump is broken - is there anything else that could be preventing flow? Should there even be flow at idle - or is...

my local shop *lost* my dipstick... ??? so i need a new one. I have a 302 that the PO converted to 351W looking at broncograveyard i see that the sticks for the 302 and 351 are different items... since i have a conversion do i go for the 351W or the 302 stick ?? its such a simple matter it...

My tranny is cooking - it gets so damn hot that the brakes start to engage (i fig the fluid is heating up and expanding...) which puts even more load on the tran - so it gets even hotter... I have a stock C4 - but the 302 has been converted to 351 (previous owner) a Holley 670dbbl on an EB...

hey, whats the smart way to jack the front for general maintenance and parts swaps. i cant find either a bottle or scissor that will reach the frame rails - maybe the axle - just. So i assume i will have to stand the jack up on blocks. Do i just get a bottle, some blocks and axle stands...

back again... so my front end is all whack. the previous owner did a bunch of half changes which i now have to undo to fix my rigs crab like disposition. heres the question: Can i take the tie rod over conversion he did and flip it back under the knuckle to the stock position - or will that...

Does anyone know where i can find a 289 conversion kit - OR a new 289 crate ?? to replace my 351W. thx gang. Monza.