Little help… what is this?

[SchoolfriendSteve]

Finally got to removing the gas tank and cleaning up underneath. Came upon this bracket, just inside the rear passenger side leaf spring. None on the other side. Is there something missing that should be there? Hope you’re all having a great wknd and Happy Easter, if you celebrate.

 

[NotaVegetarian]

Looks like an older muffler hanger

 

[SchoolfriendSteve]

Looks like an older muffler hanger

Thx, makes sense. This didn't have a muffler on either tail pipe when I got it, so that would explain it.

 

[SchoolfriendSteve]

Along the same thread regarding gas tank swap. The section of pipe that runs from the gas cap and connects by hose to the tank doesn’t seem to be a replaceable part on the sites I’ve checked. Got a replacement kit with the new tank, so everything else will be new. Anyone know if there’s a source for that? Or how easily it cleans up? Looking pretty nasty. Thx.

 

[Tiha]

The filler neck? Honestly have no idea if it can be bought.

the hose you can get at napa, they sell by the inch I think.

 

[SchoolfriendSteve]

The filler neck? Honestly have no idea if it can be bought.

the hose you can get at napa, they sell by the inch I think.

Thanks, Tiha - BroncoGraveyard sent new hose as part of the replacement kit ... it's the hard pipe with the overflow/vent tube attached that doesn't seem to be available.

 

[NotaVegetarian]

Post a picture of what part you need

 

[johnnyreb]

Along the same thread regarding gas tank swap. The section of pipe that runs from the gas cap and connects by hose to the tank doesn’t seem to be a replaceable part on the sites I’ve checked. Got a replacement kit with the new tank, so everything else will be new. Anyone know if there’s a source for that? Or how easily it cleans up? Looking pretty nasty. Thx.

Jeff,s bronco used to sale the tube. Its been awhile and cost me . I think about $50. Now the picture. That is a exhaust clamp someone had added before. From the picture. It looks like you might also have a broken center bolt on the spring. While under it fixing one thing. You,ll notice their might be other parts(bushings tore up or missing) that will need to be replaced too. I had to replace alot on mine. Good luck .

 

[johnnyreb]

Post a picture of what part you need

I think its the big hose and small hose.Going from the filler neck to the gas tank.They come with a piece of metal .That goes between the frame and body. If he will notice--between that area--if their is not any room to put the hose through. The body bushing(s) probably need replaced too. Like mine-----------oh well,what can we expect . Its old and can expect to replace worn out parts.

 

[johnnyreb]

I think its the big hose and small hose.Going from the filler neck to the gas tank.They come with a piece of metal .That goes between the frame and body. If he will notice--between that area--if their is not any room to put the hose through. The body bushing(s) probably need replaced too. Like mine-----------oh well,what can we expect . Its old and can expect to replace worn out parts.

Now some only have the big hose. The 79 will have both and SOME 78,s

 

[SchoolfriendSteve]

I think its the big hose and small hose.Going from the filler neck to the gas tank.They come with a piece of metal .That goes between the frame and body. If he will notice--between that area--if their is not any room to put the hose through. The body bushing(s) probably need replaced too. Like mine-----------oh well,what can we expect . Its old and can expect to replace worn out parts.

I’ll send a pic when I get home from work. And thx @johnnyreb I’m considering a lift kit when I get that far. Whole suspensions getting

Post a picture of what part you need

 

[SchoolfriendSteve]

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 no big deal?

 

[johnnyreb]

I’ll send a pic when I get home from work. And thx @johnnyreb I’m considering a lift kit when I get that far. Whole suspensions getting

I just saw them on Jeff,s Bronco--------in the address bar-type in-1978 ford bronco gas filler tube and enter

 

[SchoolfriendSteve]

Ok, thx!

 

[johnnyreb]

Ok, thx!--you can also find other places buy doing that -To find what you are looking for. While you are at it--between the frame and body., You might as well measure that and see if it goes through and NOT sut off the hose. Some comes with a metal piece. If it shuts off the hose--you will probably have to put body bushing on it. I do and will this summer. Good luck and your welcome

 

[johnnyreb]

Ok, thx!

When I crawled under mine to check it out---I had alot to replace. Even the front axle bushing. One was halt way gone and the other one was gone. And it steered perfect. They,r a bi tch to change.Better get a come-along to do that.Good luck. Oh and another thing. These plug wire s you get at the parts stores., Sometime they do not go down all the way on the plug and cause them to foul out. I got MOTORCRAFT and they do.

 

[johnnyreb]

Thanks, Tiha - BroncoGraveyard sent new hose as part of the replacement kit ... it's the hard pipe with the overflow/vent tube attached that doesn't seem to be available.

check out FILLERNECK SUPPLY-They have alot of gas tank parts

 

[SchoolfriendSteve]

check out FILLERNECK SUPPLY-They have alot of gas tank parts

Appreciate the advice

 

[johnnyreb]

check out FILLERNECK SUPPLY-They have alot of gas tank parts

When I bought my hoses from Jeff,s bronco. It had a metal piece that went around the big hose. I,ve gotta raise my body up and put it on. I have about 3 inch blocks.

 

[kenrh]

Gas tank fill pipe, 1989 bronco - Google Search

www.google.com