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Thread: Finally: 85 Bronco (Pics) Tons of Questions and Help Needed!!


Started 2 years, 2 months ago by spikedzombies
Payday has come and gone, taxes were done on wed and tax returns come saturday night sunday morning so work will start either sunday or monday. A1Fiddler, yeah I wasnt actually the first to look at it. I was actually maybe the 6th or 8th person and made the decision on the spot after taking it for a small test drive and a walkthrough to buy it. Not one of the best decisions in my life but ...
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spikedzombies replied 2 years, 3 months ago
ok ill start adding pics as soon as they are all loaded but first some really really important questions.. Stats: 1985 Ford Bronco V8-351W 5.8L HO 4BBL No Lift 68666 On The Odometer ( yes i think i read it right ) Flowmaster Exhaust Added with 3" Pipe Purchase Price: $800 Measly Dollars Questions: #1 - Cold Start Issues - In the morning it takes about 30-45 ...

spikedzombies replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Interior Pics: Engine Pics:

gialinn replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Nice project. My guess is that the cold start/rough idle/ dying is all related. Change the cap/rotor/adjust plugs/doublecheck wire firing order and check for vacuum leaks. The idle kickdown is probably adjustable and if it's controlled off the manifold, the spring or assembly may be bad. Other things to look for would be a lean setting on the carb itself. Have a mechanic adjust the idle ...

TheDogofWar replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Merry Christmas, have fun with it ...a few ideas that come to mind #1 - timing, intake leak, choke, lifters (if hydraulic) #2 - ticking noise relative to engine rpm. Often times you will see the soot on the head if it's leaking at the flange. #3 - backfire from the exhaust is caused by combustion while the exhaust valve is open, it's common with timing too retarded, burnt...

spikedzombies replied 2 years, 3 months ago
OK i guess what im gonna have to do is spend the $100 and get it over for a diag? maybe that would pinpoint any real problems.. I Planned on in the next few days/weeks get everything checked. Gonna take the Alt/Starter/Battery over and get those checked, Tranny is gonna get checked and than also gonna get the brakes and shocks and stuff checked, all for free of course, that way I can get a ...

Steve83 replied 2 years, 3 months ago
1,3,6,7) Buy a carb rebuild kit (an expensive name-brand one, like Carter or Holley), and read all the instructions a few times. Then decide if you want to DIY, or pay a pro, or buy a reman carb (which is PROBABLY already adjusted correctly) & return the kit. I don't recommend any aftermarket carb, but I HIGHLY recommend a complete stock EFI engine swap (the newest, lowest-mileage one you ...

spikedzombies replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Quote: Originally Posted by Steve83 1,3,6,7) Buy a carb rebuild kit (an expensive name-brand one, like Carter or Holley), and read all the instructions a few times. Then decide if you want to DIY, or pay a pro, or buy a reman carb (which is PROBABLY already adjusted correctly) & return the kit. I don't recommend any aftermarket carb...

AuroraBronco replied 2 years, 2 months ago
I have the same year and model Bronco and pretty much similar things. The trans problem mine does that the first shift in when its cold. The cold start, I just moved to a cold environment and it is drives me crazy that it takes about 20 minutes just to get it running right. The steering mine looks the same and has been that way for about 2 years now. I am sure you should replace and others will ...

spikedzombies replied 2 years, 2 months ago
well the carbs are looking to be around $300-$500 for decent carbs, which right now is not an option, right now ill find out if it helps after its timed and idled and misc tune up parts are done.

dan73 replied 2 years, 2 months ago
Quote: Originally Posted by spikedzombies all my replies are in bold AND HOW THE HELL do you read the odometer? mine says 68666 on the black and the white is on the 8... but theres no hundred thousands on it, and there's also no odometer for how many miles per tank.. It's highly unlikely you only got 68k on a...

 

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spikedzombies
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Quote: Originally Posted by Sixlitre Great score Spiked You've got the Bronco bug for sure now ! And you're still inside teh best years of good looking front ends 80-86 (IMHO). Shame you couldn't have got an AOD trans, but you don't drive a lot of hwy miles anyway, do you ? Good deal Sixlitre p.s./ What color ? yeah I was looking for something with an AOD cause i drive only highway miles but couldnt pass up an amazing deal...
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Quote: Originally Posted by spikedzombies yeah I was looking for something with an AOD cause i drive only highway miles but couldnt pass up an amazing deal like this. No you can't pass up a deal like that, to be sure ! For that kind of money you can find an AOD and all the associated mounting hardware and stick it in and still come out ahead What color is it Spiked ? Sixlitre
nitrorustlerpro15
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Published (2008-03-20 22:01:00)
thank god i live in a place where no one cares about emissions. hey six, do you have these on ur bronc.? im interested in what they would do for my '85. maybe i could keep it if she gets better milage.
Steve83
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Quote: Originally Posted by spikedzombies Wondering what kind of mileage I should expect with a 351w... 12mpg; 14 if you drive like an old lady.
tommy83
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Hey - Just curious... how much do you have in this truck to this point? If that's not my business, no prob... Also wondering if your drivetrain will be able to handle 500hp?
mopar12372
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Quote: Originally Posted by spikedzombies i have had a brand spankin new edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb since last november oh , forgot that.
Need4racin
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Don't worry about shocks right now.. The worst they could do is "feather" your tires you have on there now.
OldsRocket
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Published (2009-11-16 04:24:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Sixlitre Sounds like an easy fix Olds "you can't drive that anywhere until the back window works son" Sixlitre Actually in his case its "You can't drive that until your grades improve. Can't get your license either." He's getting better.
Bronco Rob
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Quote: Originally Posted by spikedzombies Well it seems I need a new Blower motor for my bronco... There's no heat going to it at all.. bt A/C works fine and dandy.. ? One blower motor operates both AC and heat. If you're not getting heat it's probably your heater core, you're low on coolant, or your thermostat is fuxored. If you can't change where the air is blowing (read as: Defrost/Mix/Floor) you have a vacuum...
dabranco
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Look under the cylinder will be a 1/4 inch opening and you can access it with a small flat head screw driver..

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