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I just did the TPS test and it didn't have any dead spots, so that's not it. I tried depressing the accelerator slowly and now it seems to be gradually increasing rpm. It is a warmer day so maybe the near freezing temperature of last time caused it to act funny. I am still looking for a spark plug ...

So I put all the stuff I took off the Bronco II back on and threw in brand new coolant, and a reliable battery and turned the key. I used the half tank of old gasoline (5 years at least) and made sure it had enough oil. The bronco roars to life, but then tries to catch on fire. No flames were ...

So now I am confused. The engine passed the compression test, it read 180psi for 1,2,4,5 and 150psi for 3 and 6. The repair manual calls out a 101psi minimum spec. Thoughts?

In regards to the compression test, will the engine lube itself enough for the continuous cranking it will be doing? Keep in mind 3 years have gone by since the last time it started. I was thinking of putting a little motor oil in the cylinders to make sure they had oil.

5.0L is a bit much for my budget I think. If I was going the engine swap route, I would probably look for the same 2.9L and just not drive it dumb, or maybe go the 4.0L route. You still haven't told me what vehicle to get the 4.0L that you are talking about out of.. as for updating progress, I ...

thanks ill be checking those very soon, i already have a lot of parts off so it might be a bit.

Thanks for your help on this one. I can ask a friend for help on the compression test, but I have never heard of a leak down test. What is this? You say the 4.0L is a fairly easy swap. What 4.0L engine should I use, like what cars should I look to get one off of? Thanks again.

So I am working on fixing up a the Bronco that my sister abandoned at my house. It is a 1987 with the 2.9L V6 Engine. She overheated the engine several times and the car has had some work done on it previously. To my knowledge, the radiator, water pump, and intake manifold have been replaced. The ...