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by RowanAmeth
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: '88 Bronco II - drips from radiator?
Replies: 1
Views: 732

'88 Bronco II - drips from radiator?

Ok, I have the B2 up and running, and so far it's been doing great, except for one thing that worries me slightly. I parked it, and noticed two spots where a clear fluid is dripping from either side of the radiator (or that area, not sure where exactly it's coming from). The fluid feels more ...
by RowanAmeth
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:23 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

Boy, do I feel like an idiot. I had it towed to the garage, and within 20 minutes, the mechanic had it running. The problem? The relay for the computer had burned out. While I'm glad it was something so cheap and simple, it still had me kicking myself, as I should've checked ALL the relays, not just ...
by RowanAmeth
Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

Well, good news mixed with a bit of bad. The bad news is, I've given up on trying to fix the truck myself. The GOOD news is, I've managed to find enough money to have everything done professionally. Only the mechanical issues will be resolved, the stuff like the window and the rear glass piston I'll ...
by RowanAmeth
Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

thats from my 88 Ok, that should be exactly the same, then. I guess it's just the angle I'm working at that makes it look a lot tighter. I'll have to go back under there with a better light source, see if that helps at all. I'll try to get some new batteries for my camera, so I can take some ...
by RowanAmeth
Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:46 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

no need to take the drive shaft out http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/64TBOLT/MVC-014S.jpg Ok, that looks like a lot more clearance than mine for some reason, I wish I could get a picture of it for reference. I could just be imagining things, but it really seems to be a lot tighter than that ...
by RowanAmeth
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

Ok, another update. I got under the truck, and discovered that the high pressure fuel pump, the one on the frame, is tucked behind a bracket, the frame, a crossmember, the floor of the truck, and the front drive shaft. I can't seem to get my hands into the space between all that stuff, so I haven't ...
by RowanAmeth
Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

Ok, it's been a little over a month and after some dire financial woes, I'm finally working towards getting this beast running again! The truck is now at my dad's house, and as soon as I have some time, I'm taking a multimeter to the pumps and seeing if they're getting power. If that's the case, I'm ...
by RowanAmeth
Fri May 01, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

After further testing, we've discovered that it's not the inertia switch, either. It's getting a little over 10 volts through the plug when I turn the key (which I'd think is about right, taking resistance into account), and jumping the switch with a length of wire didn't help. It's also not the ...
by RowanAmeth
Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

Well, it's not the relay. Now it's not starting at all, so I have a friend coming over in a few minutes with some tools, a multimeter, and some wire to try jumping some things. The inertia switch is back in scrutiny, especially after what ecst2wcst said, my symptoms are identical (though I never ...
by RowanAmeth
Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

if you know anyone with another 88+ B2 try there computer. Sadly, no, I'm the only person I know with ANY Bronco, let alone one of my particular vintage. Not even a Ranger. I live in an odd area, the town itself is fairly small but well-connected, with a university, but there are miles and miles of ...
by RowanAmeth
Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

So I think I have it figured out! I was driving my friend home, and on the way back, it stalled as usual. So, taking your advice, I pop the hood and check fuel pressure. Nothing. Just a little trickle, then completely empty. So at that point, I knew it was fuel, not spark. I get back in, and turn ...
by RowanAmeth
Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

Well, I just got back from the gas station, and wouldn't ya know it, I couldn't get the darned thing to stall! It didn't hesitate, revved fine, like nothing was wrong. I'm expecting company so I can't go out and drive it 'til it stalls, but it ran like a champ the whole way there and back. Of course ...
by RowanAmeth
Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

Re: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

when it dies out/stalls(dont try to start it),check to see if there is fuel presure in the rail. I'll go try to find out, though I don't have a pressure gauge. I know where the test valve is, but without the gauge, I'd have to guess how much pressure is in the rail. This gives me an excuse to drive ...
by RowanAmeth
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up
Replies: 22
Views: 24460

1988 B2 2.9EFI stalls, starts right back up

Hi, I'm new to these forums. I recently bought a 1988 Bronco II, and it has a score of problems ranging from various minor fluid leaks to the passenger window not working properly, but the biggest problem for the moment is that it'll stall frequently. It starts up fine, runs beautifully, and after a ...