700 Buck-ing bronco part 2

"cnessel27" (cnessel27)
06/09/2014 at 22:59 • Filed to: Truckyeah

It lives!

Last time I posted anything was to announce my proud purchase of a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , that did not have a running engine, among other things.

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Before I got the parts I ordered I wanted to make sure the engine ran. So I "borrowed" 2 spark plug wires from the only other vehicle on the lot with distributor style sp wires, blocked off the fuel rail, and set up a can of injector cleaner to run through the test port. Amazingly it ran smoothly, no for long, but I was just glad it didn't miss/knock.

Also while waiting for parts I managed to free up the rear window with some force and silicone spray. Now I can put the tailgate down, and see that the tailgate straps are holding on by a thread. Hooray!

Finally all the parts where assembled on Friday so I installed the new pump and level sensor on to the sending unit, installed all that into the new tank. Cleaned out the lines, installed a new fuel filter, and put the tank in. I lazily only installed the 2 missing plug wires (for now), the belt, and belt tensioner.

To my surprise nothing froze, and everything works! The A/C compressor, alternator, cooling system, P/S pump, air pump (emissions devise) all work! The next day while I was at work it let it sit for about 3 hours with the a/c set to max and nothing leaked, squeaked, rattled, or came apart. So far so good with the drivetrain, I've even managed to get it to shift into second gear. I don't dare take it much faster since the left front wheel is the only one with working brakes. That's next.

Here are some more images of the vehicle.