Search found 60 matches

by neb_scot
Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:41 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Hissing noise coming from break pedal
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Re: Hissing noise coming from break pedal

given the state of my break pipes - Im very doubtful that they would survive being disconnected. Ive also got a broken bleed nipple on the back passenger wheel - so Im guessing that would need fixed too. All in all, Im feeling this might be the end of the road for my B2 as I lack the time and resour...
by neb_scot
Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Hissing noise coming from break pedal
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Re: Hissing noise coming from break pedal

thanks for the quick reply -

so how big a job is that...
by neb_scot
Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Hissing noise coming from break pedal
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Hissing noise coming from break pedal

My breaks have all but quit stopping the B2. At first I thought it was due to fluid levels - but on checking, the levels look ok although the fluid is turning black... As I was driving home today, I noticed that when I when I braked (while the engine was running) there is an audible hiss sound comin...
by neb_scot
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 2.8 getting no fuel?
Replies: 24
Views: 3244

Re: 2.8 getting no fuel?

I think its meant to be blue, but I could be wrong. At least its big. At this point I usually place a screw driver with a well insulated handle into the spark leads and watch the spark through that too - to check that the quality is not being diminished by the plug. But given that you have already c...
by neb_scot
Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 2.8 getting no fuel?
Replies: 24
Views: 3244

Re: 2.8 getting no fuel?

the quality of the spark is what I mean by how big and blue the spark is that is coming off of the the spark plugs. I usually pull one plug at a time and hold it next to the engine block as someone turns the engine - the spark jumps from the plug to the block and you can see if is nice fat and blue....
by neb_scot
Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 2.8 getting no fuel?
Replies: 24
Views: 3244

Re: 2.8 getting no fuel?

I'd check the basics - quality of the spark - (easily done with someone else trying to start the B2) - fuel presure (there are alot of posts on here showing how to do that - its a relatively easy check) - timing (I usually use a light gun) but that is only really useful, like you say, after its runn...
by neb_scot
Fri May 29, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Accidental 75mph
Replies: 5
Views: 1303

Accidental 75mph

This might seem like a pointless post but I just got to say Im astounded at how resilient my B2 is. When I first got it, it could hardly hold 45mph. Now, with the electrics, thermostat and heater core replaced its is a daily **sweet** ride. As its gotten used to running at the proper temp again its ...
by neb_scot
Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:42 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: intermintant fault at 2500 revs
Replies: 1
Views: 504

intermintant fault at 2500 revs

Since replacing the thermostat in the car, Ive been running with heat in the engine. As a result its been clearing itself out in there, from all the crap its built up while operating at low temps. In the last few days Ive noticed a growing issue. As I accelerate or maintain speed the engine ticks ov...
by neb_scot
Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: LOCATION
Replies: 62
Views: 16075

Re: LOCATION

Nebraska, though originally Scotland, UK
by neb_scot
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Oil pump
Replies: 13
Views: 3819

Re: Oil pump

Im in Nebraska, and we have just come through a pretty cold winter. Its definately on is way into spring now, with the average temp above freezing...
by neb_scot
Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Oil pump
Replies: 13
Views: 3819

Re: Oil pump

Ive never changed the oil - :rolleyes: - simply because it already had a "self empty" feature built into it :D However, revelations like what you pointed out make me reconsider that. On the other hand, if it does turn out that the head is busted, it will only spell the end of the B2 for me...
by neb_scot
Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Oil pump
Replies: 13
Views: 3819

Re: Oil pump

:eek: oh gosh please no! its a hard one to tell just now as when I changed the thermostat I had to drain the coolant. Ive had to top it up two times since then, and cannot guarantee it has been becuase of air in the system - or worryingly - the coolant is being burnt up. I guess only time will tell....
by neb_scot
Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Oil pump
Replies: 13
Views: 3819

Re: Oil pump

I put a Mechanical oil pressure gauge in. When I start the engine, it goes up to 40-45 psi. once engine gets warm and idles it goes down to around 5 or 10. When i rev the engine to 3000 rpm's, pressure slooowly rises to 40 again. There's a lot of noise, mainly ticking, coming from the top end. thin...
by neb_scot
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Member Rides
Topic: My junk heap on wheels (though I love it very much)
Replies: 3
Views: 2130

Re: My junk heap on wheels (though I love it very much)

some of the bad: http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2724/248/51/561492675/n561492675_2052190_2729167.jpg I just cant get this purple "tint" crap off the window.... http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2724/248/51/561492675/n561492675_2052191_4709115.jpg My makeshift-come-...
by neb_scot
Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Member Rides
Topic: My junk heap on wheels (though I love it very much)
Replies: 3
Views: 2130

My junk heap on wheels (though I love it very much)

Finally pictures - this has taken too long - sorry http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2724/248/51/561492675/n561492675_2052201_114170.jpg http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2724/248/51/561492675/n561492675_2052189_5512634.jpg http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2724/248/...