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by Bronco11Guy1211
Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Noise in transmission
Replies: 2
Views: 1661

Re: Noise in transmission

So the best fix is overhauling the tranny, just get a kit and build a new one? was planning on doing that anyways. Since I am going to rebuild it now is there any thing i can replace that will beef up the transmission? Just strength from breaking, more power would be nice, but stronger is what i ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: A few Carb questions.
Replies: 4
Views: 2756

Re: A few Carb questions.

I dont know about you gas leak but get a duraspark ignition system http://www.broncoii.org/techpages/duraspark/index.html this will get rid of alot of the wires floating around in the hood. also get rid of that old a** tfi system outta there. should gain power and gas milage back.
by Bronco11Guy1211
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Noise in transmission
Replies: 2
Views: 1661

Noise in transmission

1985 B2 2.8l V6, fm145 mitsubishi manual transmission I had a whining noise, only when the clutch wasnt being toached. Everyone and there brother told me it was the pilot bearing. I pulled out and replaced the bearing. The old bearing looked like it was worn down. Fired that b*tch back up and the ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:34 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

Got it. trans fill plug. Started it up and the sound from releasing the clutch still happens. I changed the pilot bearing, not i guess i need to change the clutch pilot bearing??? Hey Mud Addict. I id like to take you up one that offer to come out to your shop, Maybe i could change the clutch ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

Also want to know how i can keep the engine i have (carburated) and pump up the torque or horse power. I dont want to swap anything big out, i want to start with what i have. Anyway i could get cold air intake on it? no such thing as power chips for the b2's right? i can spend a little money but i ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

So, I gave a tow hitch mounted to my b2 its an 85 with the 2.8l and the mitsubishi fm145 trans. My uncle swears up and down that i could tow a small camping trailer on it (like one of the sidetreks that are about 8 foot long) anyone know if the tranny, clutch, engine, dif, t-case can handle pulling ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

Stupid question. I have the mitsubishi FM145 5 speed tranny. I also have a Ford mechanics book that weights about ten pounds specifically for MY 85 b2. That book tells me everything, accept where the fill plug it for the tranny! Please fill me in quick! Remember I have the FM145 mitsubishi trans ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

tekatlar.... The country is beautiful there. I hunt off the 73, 72, both sides of 410 on the 70 roads. I have made it on portions of the naches in a s10 "breaker" POS blazers! But i am taking this 85 b2 over some of it in late july and do some early scouting for what evers open in september for what ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:30 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

Right now i have the tranny out to replace the pilot bearing and have a trip planned next weekend but ill have to take you up on that offer pretty soon.
by Bronco11Guy1211
Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:25 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: what can I upgrade my 2.8l engine to?
Replies: 1
Views: 1249

Re: what can I upgrade my 2.8l engine to?

If you have some patience and do some searching you can find out what kind of carburated 302 you can put in but i heard thats the easiest V8 swap. I dont know how the state emissions go where ever you are but in washington a car over 25 years old do not need to go threw emitions anymore. I took the ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

well ill think about swaping both. I really dont think i need to though.. I want the posi rear for snow and ice. But as wheeling goes im not going to use enough force to break the dana28. Although posi up front would be nice.. I heard something else about using the same axel i have but getting ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

Was at the wrecking yard and was asking about prices on an axel to an explorer for my B2. I got prices but the employee said I need to match the gear ratio to my front end. How do I find out the gear ratio on my 85 B2?
by Bronco11Guy1211
Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: LEAK!
Replies: 1
Views: 1207

LEAK!

1985 B2, the grill (not front end grill) thats right in front of the windshield. The wipers also come out of this grill. I have a leak. I cant take off this grill it is welded, the leak is pooling (very slowly) at the driver and passengers feet. What can I do? I have been told by one person that ...
by Bronco11Guy1211
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Re: Posi REAR END 85 b2

Will do that thanks.. ever do the naches?
by Bronco11Guy1211
Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Posi REAR END 85 b2
Replies: 19
Views: 9462

Posi REAR END 85 b2

I want both tires to turn when i hit the gas.. this is called posi? correct? How do i find out what my 85 b2 has, posi or not? :confused??? If i dont have posi what is a basic axel swap that will give me this, and i would like a lower gear ratio ( lower is more torque, right?) I dont mean to sound ...