Starting the build of the Bronco

[Fordguy77]

Yes they do Sean, the 351m/400 429/460 are all the same pattern.

[Cr33p3r]

Cool thanks Christopher,

Well the day before we went up wheeling I did get a good jump on my console build
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After pulling the fuel pump its evident there has been a leak for a while
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Old and new pumps(old blew out the diaphragm not only in to the oil but out the small port on the front of the pump
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With the pump taken care of the oil pressure is now back to normal
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[Cr33p3r]

Started building my snorkel system Sunday. Took 4" abs pipe and heated it up to form around the intake of the stock air filter housing.
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Then I decided to move the inlet to the rear side for better clearances and ease of routing the tubing. You can see the slits I cut where it's new home will be on the opposite side.
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Had to make a patch piece to fill the new void and weld it up.Almost looks like a factory piece.
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Test fitting the housing to get an better Idea where it or how it will exit from under the hood.
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Next it will step down to 3" ABS and exit the inner fender well. Then I need to cut a hole in the outer cowl panel to go in and up, out the where the factory antenna mounts.

[ILuvtheMountains]

Lookin good Sean!

[Funrover]

Very cool!

[glacierpaul]

Very cool Sean! A 3" fitting hub will fit into the 4" pipe end, FYI. May not be a super tight fit, but glue will make it water tight. You could just glue a 3" coupling into the end of the 4", viola.

[Fordguy77]

As soon as I get tires on the ranger Sean I'll be happy to bring it over anytime.

[Fordguy77]

Also an option you do have is finding a ZF5 5spd from behind a 460. It'll bolt to a 351m/400 with a little work. It's one of my furtire swaps in the 77. You still get a granny low with the bonus of an overdrive

[The StRanger]

Love granny low for crawlin !!

[Cr33p3r]

As soon as I get tires on the ranger Sean I'll be happy to bring it over anytime.


Anytime you are ready that is cool.



Love granny low for crawlin !!

Yes I agree, the ranger was awesome when in low and 1st I could actully walk next to it while wheeling. Very seldom did I even have to touch the brakes going down hill.

[Cr33p3r]

Latest adventure was pulling out the bench seat. Started the install of the captains chairs and found out the mounts are wider and longer than what the factory holes in the floor boards are, so I am going to be either modifying the mounts or drilling new holes in the floor. While taking Brandon's Mustang in for an alignment I did price a set of Toyo 37-12.50-18s and damn they are expensive $1900 for 4 mounted, balanced and out the door. So I am going to stick with 35s.

[Cr33p3r]

Ok I got the Bronco captains chairs mounted in. Had to fab a frame for them to mount on plus modify each seat as well. Still need a picture of both seats installed with the new seat covers, which eventually will be completely reupholstered. Even after numerous times of measuring the frame it change dimensions when i did the final welding and the passenger seat ended up further back than the drivers seat. Drivers seat ended up being turned in towards the center console ARRGGHHH! I'll fix it soon enough and finish building the console to incorporate storage and cup holders.

Front of drivers seat mounting holes no where near lining up
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Nor do the rear holes
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What the initial thoughts of modification would be
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How much of the front passenger seat needed to be cut away
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laying out the frame work for the new mount
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Framework layed out and tacked together so I could remove it and do all welding in the garage and done, painted ready to install
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Driver seat first to go in
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[The StRanger]

Very Nice !!

[Cr33p3r]

After going wheeling Friday and seeing that there some decent size issues with the motor and tranny, it's time to start figuring out what I want to do. The thing keeps loading up on fuel and basically flooding the cylinders, tranny is slipping all while trying to go up steeper slopes. So I'm going to figure out which direction to go, bigger motor and a 5 speed, a fuel injection motor or just go all out for a diesel. What's everyone's thoughts?

[The StRanger]

I myself wound love to drop in a 5.4 Lightning engine !!!

[ILuvtheMountains]

Go fuel Injected with an auto and never look back.

[CS79bronco]

I would part with a EFI 460, professionally rebuilt & assembled, with accessories & radiator, ZF5, new clutch kit, Super Duty ton axles, 37s & wheels for close to what I have in it.

[Brucker]

After going wheeling Friday and seeing that there some decent size issues with the motor and tranny, it's time to start figuring out what I want to do. The thing keeps loading up on fuel and basically flooding the cylinders, tranny is slipping all while trying to go up steeper slopes. So I'm going to figure out which direction to go, bigger motor and a 5 speed, a fuel injection motor or just go all out for a diesel. What's everyone's thoughts?

Sorry to hear of your issues. Honestly depending on what exactly is going on, fuel injection may be the answer. Either adding some sort of kit to your existing motor, or swapping in a whole new motor that is already fuel injected.

There is a reason every manufacturer has made the switch. FI systems are more reliable, usually self adjusting to elevation, easier to work on and diagnose, and will let you actually stay running while off camber. All things carbs are not known for being.

My little blue truck is still carb'ed. That will change if it stays around, even have all the replacement parts just sitting and waiting. The lack of FI is really it's biggest downfall, besides lack of steering power, aka hydraulic assist (another project just waiting on time).

So long story short, go to FI. It will make a WORLD of difference!

[Brucker]

Go fuel Injected with an auto and never look back.

X 1000 totally agree with this statement

[Hypoid]

What's everyone's thoughts?Fix what is broke.

Although, Charles' proposition is enticing...

[The StRanger]

The only problem with the Injected 460 is not much more HP but good torque..
If you go with the 5.0 or 5.8 you can tweek more HP & Torque and save a bundle of weight..

[Cr33p3r]

Found out yesterday my new to me 460 will be delivered this Sunday. Ooooh I get to do a tear down and rebuild of a motor Im excited! I love rebuilding motors and don't do it often enough for the enjoyment I get from it. I will be looking for the following parts for it;

fuel injection set up
serpentine belt & pulleys
RV Cam

Will know what else once I tear into it.

[xaza]

gonna be sweet!

[The StRanger]

Nice !!
Wont be much that wont drive over ..

[Brucker]

Found out yesterday my new to me 460 will be delivered this Sunday. Ooooh I get to do a tear down and rebuild of a motor Im excited! I love rebuilding motors and don't do it often enough for the enjoyment I get from it. I will be looking for the following parts for it;

fuel injection set up
serpentine belt & pulleys
RV Cam

Will know what else once I tear into it.

Congrats! Looking for stock or aftermarket? If it's stock, I may have a solution for you. PM me for more details. Not 100% yet but I think I may be acquiring a parts truck that has a good running FI 460.

[javaman34]

Found out yesterday my new to me 460 will be delivered this Sunday. Ooooh I get to do a tear down and rebuild of a motor Im excited! I love rebuilding motors and don't do it often enough for the enjoyment I get from it. I will be looking for the following parts for it;

fuel injection set up
serpentine belt & pulleys
RV Cam

Will know what else once I tear into it.

Very cool.

[glacierpaul]

Sweet Sean!

[Cr33p3r]

The motor and rebuilt C6 arrived. the Motor is a 1974 460 out of a Lincoln Continental and the C6 is out of a 4x4 not sure what year Chris said it was out of and it has a shift kit already in it. Now to re-arrange the garage to give me room to tear it down and rebuild it. Start collecting parts like the fuel injection system, fenderwell headers, cam and what ever else I may need. Want to take the heads in and have them ported and polished, triple valve grind see what they can do to enlarge the exhaust ports for bigger valves. I will probably do a separate build page for that as it comes along.

[Fordguy77]

Sean,
The C6 was the last one from behind my 77. The shop that built it warrantied it for 700hp, as i was having so many C6 problems i had this one "Built". It has maybe 1000 miles on it, as soon as I replaced it I lost a rod bearing shortly after. It should serve your build well. Also this is the price list for the machine shop I use, they have done some very high quality work for me, over the last few years.
Chris

[Cr33p3r]

Cool thanks Chris that will help out a lot! I started doing some research for the HP the 460s came with and I was shocked they were so low but the torgue is decent. So reading up on the many different ways to get better power and torque out puts.

[Fordguy77]

A lot of that is actually from the retarded cam timing they used in the 70s. Just switching over to straight up timing is a huge improvement. The main reason I ended up building my 400 and not the 460 is because in the end they both need the same upgrades and I had everything for the 400 already.

[Cr33p3r]

Well I find there is 3 basic builds to get some significant power gains do it as a mild 460, medium build to 512, or radical to 557 cubes.

[The StRanger]

Kaase P51 heads..

[Cr33p3r]

Kaase P51 heads..

I wish, those are super pricie! Hard to find a set for under $2k. Although I did find a set of aluminum SCJ heads for $400 complete.

[Hypoid]

Meh! Do a stock rebuild, with the exception of the valve timing like Chris said, and bump the static compression ratio to 9:1. As it stands, you will be hard pressed to get double digit fuel economy.

The good news, is that you will not have to re-gear the axles. :)

[The StRanger]

I wish, those are super pricie! Hard to find a set for under $2k. Although I did find a set of aluminum SCJ heads for $400 complete.

Id still love a Boss 9..

[Cr33p3r]

I got a Lil time to do a couple of things on the bronco, I looked at the vacuum advance adjustment and it had ZERO tension on it so I only turned the screw 1/2 a turn and what a difference it actually works now and makes some good power. I'll have to put my vacuum gauge on it to see where it's running. Also made a storage case for my oil and antifreeze jugs so no more sliding or spilling in the back of the bronco. Next I'll do one for the other side to hold brake fluid, washer fluid, and tranny fluid. Then all that is left is the main sliding storage compartment to hold tools and parts.

[Hypoid]

I got a Lil time to do a couple of things on the bronco, I looked at the vacuum advance adjustment and it had ZERO tension on it so I only turned the screw 1/2 a turn and what a difference it actually works now and makes some good power. I'll have to put my vacuum gauge on it to see where it's running.I just bought a vacuum pump, really want to try it out on something. :D

[Cr33p3r]

Hey Mike I'll be home this weekend if you want to try it out. I will be going back to work Sunday night which will be really strange after 3 weeks off.

[Cr33p3r]

I mounted my 54" Hi-Lift jack and the base to the inside of the bronco and I finally took the sliders off and pulled the 3" body lift blocks and cut them down to 1-1/2". This meant threading the all 10 bolts an extra 2" to make up for the lowering. Also start making new sliders out of the 2x2x1/4" tubing I had for a link suspension for the ranger. To the top of the new sliders comes out at 25-1/4" from the ground.

[Cr33p3r]

To mount the jack I fabbed up some wing bolts and made a pocket for the jack base. Sliders are on hold as I ran out of material. Also dicovered teh previous owner made the old sliders from a pair off a jeep.

[Patrolman]

Nice work!

[Funrover]

Looking good!

[Cr33p3r]

After some more research on the motor and some tweaking it is running pretty good, wondering how well it will do on the trails again. Yesterday I finished up the driver side slider with exception of painting it and got a total weight on it and WOW 75.5 lbs for just the one slider. So I am thinking these will more than hold up to anything I may throw at them.

[Hypoid]

The more I think about it, the more I think you have oil getting sucked in through the intake valve guides. Time to pull the plugs and do a compression test.

Did the truck come with a build sheet for the engine?

[Cr33p3r]

I believe you are right Mike, so after I finish the sliders thats next on the list. I'm curious to see what the results will yield. I really appreciate your help Saturday on this problem.

[Cr33p3r]

Drivers slider primed, haven't got one of it painted yet.

[Brucker]

Lookin' good!

[glacierpaul]

Sweet Sean!!

[Cr33p3r]

Going to try and finish the passenger side today and get it mounted then its on to compression test, rewire the switch for the electric fan, and figure out why the horn is not working.

[Patrolman]

You still have your work cut out for you, but it is turning out well!

[javaman34]

I'm still willing to trade you Broncos if you want. LOL

[Cr33p3r]

Well i got some things caught up and out of the way like fabbing a new fan shroud since the was only the top half of the original one left and it was broke at that. looked around the garage and discovered I'm out of metal but I did find a metal book shelf behind the garage so I used it. The new shroud is now two pieces a top and bottom halves. Also when pulling the spark plugs to do the compression test #2 plug broke off so now it has a full set of new plugs in it.

[Cr33p3r]

Here are the results of the compression test, They arent too bad and not beyond a 25% difference between highest and lowest. Both #4 & 8 plugs were wet and smelled of gas. After gapping the plugs to .045" it was smoking a lot of greyish blue smoke. I know now that the umbrella seals are most likely shot and need replaced plus they probably did the usual Ford thing, dried out, broke up and are plugging the two rear oil return ports leaving the oil sitting up top over both rear cylinders leaking into the cylinders.

#1- 110
#2- 110
#3- 95
#4- 105
#5- 90
#6- 100
#7- 100
#8- 90

[The StRanger]

Yup. Thats what they do..

[Hypoid]

.
#1- 110
#2- 110
#3- 95
#4- 105
#5- 90
#6- 100
#7- 100
#8- 90

You didn't do a wet test? Not that it matters that much, you know you have some wear... ;)

[Cr33p3r]

Well as wet as the two lowest cylinders were i figured it wasn't going to change enough to bother at the time.

[Cr33p3r]

Finished the shroud and installed it, now temperature is running a lot cooler down to 180 to 185 idling where before it was 200+. And wow the fan moves a bunch of air now, you can actually here it from standing in front of the bronco.

[Funrover]

Nice!

[The StRanger]

That is one beefy lookin shroud..

[Cr33p3r]

Well I have some awesome news for the Bronco, it is getting a newer engine! Here's what is coming next weekend for it; FI460 V8, C6 auto, BW1356 Tcase. I'm stoked to say the least. Plus a interior roll cage! Now what to do with my other 460? Still want to build it to run at least 700hp just for kicks and use it once the 347 stroker is dead in the 57. I will be looking for some assistance soon to remove the old tired 351M and install this newer motor, Anyone with a high reaching engine hoist?

[javaman34]

Wrenching party at Sean's place. Name date and time.

[Hypoid]

Hmmm, I don't think mine will clear the header panel. :frown:

[Cr33p3r]

Hmmm, I don't think mine will clear the header panel. :frown:

Mike I know I m most likely going to have to pull the front tires off and sit it down on blocks.

[Hypoid]

Set a time. :)

[Cr33p3r]

Once I am ready I'll set up a day and time.

[Cr33p3r]

Okay this beast showed up yesterday, its the donor rig for the Bronco's new motor and various other parts like the cage. Supposedly my headers will fit the 460 but if they don't then I will go the route of fenderwell headers. The old 351M will be up for grabs if anyone wants it minus the new distributor.

[javaman34]

Where did you find the donor?

[The StRanger]

Isnt that Bruckers old beater ??

[Hypoid]

Good memory Sam!

When I first saw that D-60, I thought "CRAP! Sean's rig will be parked for 14 months, AGAIN!!!"

[Brucker]

Good memory Sam!

When I first saw that D-60, I thought "CRAP! Sean's rig will be parked for 14 months, AGAIN!!!"

Yup, that is a parts rig (F350) I picked up last year. We worked out a deal that should work out well for both of us. Sean wanted the fuel injected big block and possibly some of the other drivetrain parts. And He is going to be pulling the axles, wheels, and tires for me since I hurt my back and won't be able to for a while.

Sean, thanks for being willing to help a brother out! You are always such a stand up guy. I hope the parts work out well for you. Let me know when you actually find time to mess with this and I will come get the extra parts out of your way.

[Cr33p3r]

Hey Aaron, its all about doing what we can to help each other out and you've helped me out with the Air Scrubber and this motor so this is the least I can do. I did try talking Val in to the 42s but she said that neither one of would be able to get into the bronco then, LOL. Mike that's funny, guess we pulled one over on ya buddy! At least not intentionally. I do however wish those axles were staying but they are not.

[Hypoid]

Mike that's funny, guess we pulled one over on ya buddy!Don't make me post that picture of your Ranger on jack stands!!!!!! :D

[The StRanger]

Don't make me post that picture of your Ranger on jack stands!!!!!! :D

:D:D Ya cant close the barn door now :D:D

[Cr33p3r]

Don't make me post that picture of your Ranger on jack stands!!!!!! :D

You mean this one Mike, so I kinda took my time sheesh;), it was my first SAS. Actually looking at that picture its hard to believe I had both trucks in the garage. Now its just the 57 cab and frame.

[Hypoid]

I remember checking the dates on the posts from when we cut the IFS brackets, until you had it on a trail again: 14 or 16 months, or something like that. Just focus Sean, you can be in the mountains this summer. :)

[Cr33p3r]

Mike as it is right now I probably won't be swapping stuff until after I get back from Florida end of next month. Figured out an easier way to pull the 460 though, I am going toremove all the sheet metal from the front of the F350 so there will be plenty of room and clearance. On a side note I have been making some good progress on the '57 that is until I ran out of parts and also waiting on Brandon to bring the Ranger over so we can swap the rear leaf springs.

[Cr33p3r]

Well I made some good progress of stripping all the stuff off the f350 that's not needed or will be in the way when pulling the engine.

[Cr33p3r]

Here is the latest as of Monday, cage is removed as is the gas tank and lines. That cage was a booger to get off the rig. Once off the rig actually raised up a good 6 inches. Now to plan out how I am going to make it work in the bronco.

[Java]

This is awesome!! :thumb: The Bronco is going to fly with the 460, and it's really cool that you can help Aaron out at the same time.

[Cr33p3r]

So quick update, the crawler is almost stripped basically all that is left to do is remove the axles and suspension and then the engine, tranny and transfer case. Waiting til the axles are removed to get it closer to the ground for easier removal.

[Cr33p3r]

After debating and looking into some legalities with the state requirements I opted not to got with the EFI 460 for a couple reasons 1) don't want to do E-Test annually compared to the 5 year plan I'm on. 2) Don't want to try and sort out all the emissions garb and figure out what can stay and what can go away. So with all intent I am going to be rebuilding my other 460 and using it. Not going to do a radical build up of it just a RV/ 4x4 cam & lifters set, better intake manifold, headers (already have), honing the cylinders, hi flow oil pump, electric fuel pump, bigger valves, possible porting depending on the cost vs. flow rate. Hopefully this will bring it up a bit from the derated 230HP. Everything I've read so far is showing with these mods It should increase to around 300HP with out affecting the MPGs too terribly. This won't be overkill on the trails and still power enough to pull my trailer w/o any worries. I'll save the EFI for a later date as it is in need of a rebuild too. I did start the tear down yesterday and from looking at it so far it doesn't appear to have been opened up before. Not much sludge in the tops of the heads where it normally accumulates in the valley. It did show signs of back firing thru the intake valves or just valve blowby. Curious to see what the pistons and sleeves look like but that's tomorrow's work.

[Cr33p3r]

Since I've decided to rebuild the '74 Lincoln 460 I went ahead and started ordering parts this morning. They should start rolling in sometime this week, whats coming is a Edelbrock performer manifold #2166 and 2167 Performance Plus Camshaft and Lifter Kit, High volume oil pump from Ford Racing, high volume water pump, Full stainless steel bolt set, Timing Gear set, T-stat neck, waiting to see if I win my auction for the aluminum SCJ heads. Then its get the block and stock heads in to a machine shop(if I don't get the SCJ heads). Already have a new HEI distributor waiting and a lot of the 351M parts can be reused. Hoping everything will come together by the end of next month so I can get this set up installed and do some wheeling!

[ZOSO]

I tried to register before you made that last post but I wanted to say a few things about the EFI 460. You can swap that in and keep the collectors tags. It would only change if you let them expire or sell it.

Also there is no need for a high volume oil pump. Unless you are going to be running it at 6k+ rpm a stock pump would be fine. Since you have ordered the HV oil pump you really need to buy the HD oil pump drive shaft.

Just also wanted to say I love seeing 78-79 broncos. My 79 was my first and still have it. Altho it has been neglected for the last few years.

[Cr33p3r]

Thanks ZOSO, I don't know why the E Test facility told me different when I was up there talking to them. But at any cost this way I don't have to be chasing any sensor or other emissions problems that may arise. As for fuel delivery I'll probably just go with the Edelbrock carb for now and look at a stand alone TB system later.

[ZOSO]

That's what I run in my 79. The carb works awesome for a carb. I spent a lot of time dialing it in.

My opinion on the cam selection. It's a little small. Altho it will have a power increase over stock you could run a bit bigger cam. I ran a comp 268h in my old 460 and it was a great cam. Tons of power. The current cam I have is a crane hyd roller. Both are awesome cams with great power for a lower compression stock head build.

[Cr33p3r]

I spoke with Rob over at Blue Oval Performance yesterday and going to have him go thru the block and see what shape it is in and possibly needs plus the heads. Thanks Mike for recommending him. With the cam I decided not to get too over rambunctious cause once I make the move down to Arkansas (where the bronco came from) it will be ran for a bit of a different purpose than up here.

[Cr33p3r]

Got to love my wife when it comes to the rigs I build. Here is why, after mentioning I want to buy a selectable locker for the front of the Bronco she responds with this "It's something we need to be safer right? So get it."

Ok since I will have on board air(have everything I need after the 460 goes in) I am thinking of going with ARB for the front, whats your thoughts on this? Or should I look at something else? It is going into the D44HP.

[Cr33p3r]

I did forget the 460 is going in to Blue Oval Performance in about to weeks to get rebuilt. Robert said he'd have the engine about a month cause business is pretty busy right now. Ordering a fuel injection kit like the Fast EZ EFI 2.0 kit they seem to be good runners and fairly easy install and simple to program. Hoping to have it before I get the motor back.

[Jim]

I am thing of going with ARB for the front, whats your thoughts on this?

Do you have a locker (of any sort) in the rear diff?

If no, I'd do that first, but, if the time's right to do the front - then, by all means, do it - it will always be a nice option to have.

EDIT: I'm an ARB user and I'm happy with them. The only concern with ARB is to ensure you route the air line(s) where they will not get melted by the exhaust system.

[Cr33p3r]

Jim I think it may be haven't opened up to check to be sure.

[Cr33p3r]

Bronco is getting new shoes, I ordered them today. This link is from 4 WP page but I did not pay their price I got 4 brand new tires for $750 + shipping to my door.

Maxxis Trepadors@ 4WP they are $317 each + shipping, so I did save a nice piece of change

[Brucker]

Wow that's quite a discount! Only $187.50 per tire. Impressive. Care to fil us in on where the hot deals are?

[Cr33p3r]

Aaron I bought them from a tire center in Nebraska, they have good deals up on ebay. That's where I bought these, if anyone would like a link to their store on ebay let me know and I'll post it up.

[Funrover]

Post up

[Brucker]

Aaron I bought them from a tire center in Nebraska, they have good deals up on ebay. That's where I bought these, if anyone would like a link to their store on ebay let me know and I'll post it up.


Thanks! I got your message, but was running around like a chicken with it's head chopped off. Sorry I didn't get back to you. But a link would be wonderful.

[EKXJ87]

Nice tires :thumb: looking forward to hear you thoughs/review on them.

[Cr33p3r]

Last Friday the 460 blockand lower end went into Madcap Racing to be gone thru and when its done I'll be picking up a milled, bored, and possibly stroked long block. I am looking for a set of aluminum heads for it as I can piuck up a set for less than what it cost to rebuild the stock heads.

[Cr33p3r]

Figured it has been awhile since I did an update. Madcap racing had the 460 for 2 months and never did anything with it so I took over to Rob at Blue Oval Perfomance at the beginning of October and he said right off the bat that it needed to be bore .30 over. He was going to go thru it after cleaning and magna flux everything for carcks, install new bearings (cam & crank), larger pistons, Edelbrock cam & lifters and timing gears, new rear sump oil pump.

On that note I have not herard from him and cannot get a hold of him on the phone so I am going to make a trip down there to see what's going on. On a different note I got Val hooked on wacthing Diesel Brothers and she asked me why don't we just put a diesel in the bronco? What a gal I have! So I am looking for a F350 diesel/automatic dually for a decent price because oall that will be used is the rolling chassis and motor/trans.

Which means either I will be selling the 460(571)&C6 or installing it in the 57 and selling the 347 stroker & C4.

[96EXXLTinCO]

Which means either I will be selling the 460(571)&C6 or installing it in the 57 and selling the 347 stroker & C4.
Either one would be pretty sweet in my Explorer!! Ever seen the mega truck they call pit boss? 2nd gen Explorer sport doin legit wheelies on ag tires. Pit boss is all over youtube, it's what my Explorer yearns to be, LOL.

[Fordguy77]

If you let go of the 347 let me know. I might be interested in it for a side project.

[Cr33p3r]

Either one would be pretty sweet in my Explorer!! Ever seen the mega truck they call pit boss? 2nd gen Explorer sport doin legit wheelies on ag tires. Pit boss is all over youtube, it's what my Explorer yearns to be, LOL.

That rig is insane, you'd have to do lots of mods to fit either one.



If you let go of the 347 let me know. I might be interested in it for a side project.

I'll keep you mind too

[Cr33p3r]

It's been a long time since I posted on the site and done any updates on the Bronco. Currently pulling the stock 351M and C6 out and installing the new 468ci and C6 that's been rebuilt.

[CS79bronco]

Very nice! :bowdown:

[Jim]

Progress!!

[dieseldoc]

Nice!