Search found 37 matches

by zookeyknee
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: AC fan stopped working
Replies: 2
Views: 590

Re: AC fan stopped working

Ranger blowers will work I put one in my 87 from a 90s ranger. Rangers are easy to find vs A BII easy to do switch out too. good luck. Ford Man since my first car. A 56 FORD 2 DOOR STATION WAGON WITH THE 312 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE STAMPED ON THE ROCKER COVERS .tHREE ON THE TREE wItd overdrive.car could ...
by zookeyknee
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Driveshaft woes WTF someone help me
Replies: 17
Views: 3392

Re: Driveshaft woes WTF someone help me

I have an 87b11 2.9 5sp i had cv shaft when bought JUNK wanted a double cordon replacement. Found an 85 with one, I TOLD THEM when pulling it i also needed the yoke off the transfer case. Came back next day had shaft but forgot yoke it was just the frame left and they shredded it . ordered shaft fro...
by zookeyknee
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Performance chip?
Replies: 6
Views: 1250

Re: Performance chip?

If it sounds too good to be true . Guesse what I was told on forum that ford dealer mecanics could reprogram it and said he had great imprvement til he disconnected battery went to being normal 2.9 never tried it im O K with mine mostly ha-ha Ford Man forever
by zookeyknee
Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:50 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: fuel delivery problems, any ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 2191

Re: fuel delivery problems, any ideas?

BEEn there done it got the T shirt when it comes to your problem.My 87ll 2.9 5spd 4wd did the same thing conk out fuel starved. After 10 30 minutes of sitting it would start and run just fine. To narrow down the problem i carried a can of starting fluid with me when it happened again I loosened the ...
by zookeyknee
Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Throttle and idle issues
Replies: 15
Views: 2260

Re: Throttle and idle issues

Tne computer has a ground wire to the body under the cover to your computer pass side kick plate. this can corrode after23 plus yrs a little sanding and re installing tee screw will eliminate grounding issues w the ECM
by zookeyknee
Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: replacing rear shocks
Replies: 9
Views: 2757

Re: replacing rear shocks

When Ifirst got my Bll 87 5 spd one of the first things I did was new shocks I bought Monro mid priced shocks ie the next ones up from the cheapest. I armed myself with a good electric impact wrench and socket set . It made short work on the front lower bolts the nut is in the framework and youll ne...
by zookeyknee
Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:53 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged

Will do a comp test soon as everything costs $$$$ so ill hunt around to get jt done. Dont see how burnt valve could be the root of all the power problems since it doesnt miss backfire or use exsessive amnts of oil. But you tweeked my curiosity to try it . Its about the only thing I havnt done in my ...
by zookeyknee
Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:12 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: A/C high and low pressures for coldest air
Replies: 1
Views: 559

Re: A/C high and low pressures for coldest air

Dont mess with the high side press. The low should be between 40-60 lbs A better way is superheat method simply slowly add refridgerant slowly til the low press lines start to sweat water condensate where it exits blower box assy back to the condenser next to the radiator.I switched my 87 bll over t...
by zookeyknee
Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged

Ive tried to get at the rear low press filter even bought a special strap wrench to open it and check the filter I cant get it to come apart have put so much pressure Im afraid of cracking the plastic case got new filter any hints or other replacement options if cant change it ????
by zookeyknee
Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:09 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

Re: no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged

Thanks will check dealer out for whats entailed it died on me two days ago again RELAYS i REPLACED THE third one and its running again just dont know when it will suddenly die on me again My 87 Bll has the third relay on pass fender under a plastic cover two have 4 pins one five parts place the five...
by zookeyknee
Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:03 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged
Replies: 12
Views: 1787

no power plugs and intake sensors or controls clogged

My 87 Bll gets decent mileage 17 ave cruises 55-65 just humming along.But accelerating is like its pulling A 2 ton trailer. lack of power not missing to my ear .Pulled codes all oK even told me my cruise / starter interlock had a short that iv known since I almost blew her up when trying to downshif...
by zookeyknee
Sun Aug 15, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: cracks on power window blls door panels
Replies: 3
Views: 753

Re: cracks on power window blls door panels

Thanks for the advice. Ill find a weld shop and the hole drilled at the ends of the cracks makes the fix more permanent at least a lot longer lasting Ford man 45
by zookeyknee
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Temperature sensor question
Replies: 2
Views: 598

Re: Temperature sensor question

Thanks to know I tapped the right sending unit when I installed my mechanical temp guage part of a sun pro triple two inch guage set.my eec is getting the right input because i didnt toutch anything else sensor wise. My dash temp guage worked fine til I had to remove the factory sending unit to stic...
by zookeyknee
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: cracks on power window blls door panels
Replies: 3
Views: 753

cracks on power window blls door panels

on my 87 bll w power windows I noticed the sheet metal on the drivers door was totally cracked through the inner skin when i removed the door trim for a check and gear grease etc. I used 2 and 3 inch stanley hardware flat half inch drilled stock and bridged the cracks w drilling & using five six...
by zookeyknee
Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Temperature sensor question
Replies: 2
Views: 598

Temperature sensor question

When I got my Bll I installed tri guage display. The temp guage is mechanical . I put the probe end of the copper tube from the guage to where I removed what I thought was the old dash guage sensor right next to gooseneck t-stat. My new mechanical guage works perfectly and dash one quit so I thought...