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by MrD
Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: tie rod ? stock 84BII 4x4
Replies: 1
Views: 514

tie rod ? stock 84BII 4x4

How do I check to see if a tie rod is worn out? I have the stock suspension. I was checking things on the driver's side wheel after changing the tire. If I pull and push on the bottom of the wheel when it is on the jack I have some play. I can see some movement of the cap of the tie rod, no movement...
by MrD
Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: my tire decisions
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

my tire decisions

Well I decided I will not lift my 84 BII. I started thinking about many things: for now I will put some reasonable tires, drive it, and see if I like dong back road excursions. I found some Goodyear Wranglers at walmart I can get 5 tires in a 237/75r/15 for about 440.00. Is this a good tire: driving...
by MrD
Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: what else you working on?
Replies: 21
Views: 4293

Re: what else you working on?

ruffinit great finds on the bike and truck
by MrD
Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 84 2.8L carb ?
Replies: 3
Views: 892

Re: 84 2.8L carb ?

thanks, I will follow my manual time to readjust things now that is is getting cooler. Yea right we are still hitting almost 90 here in Vegas. I don't mind as I spent most my live in Colorado. I still remember starting a standard and having to let it warm up so you could shift it into neutral :eek: .
by MrD
Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: My little motorcycle ride
Replies: 15
Views: 3731

Re: My little motorcycle ride

I miss the hell out of it. This is the longest time I been cycle less in over 45 years. I been thinking about building a trike again but it seems just about every trike design has been tried. Tek I am with you on the above statement in a way. I am a young 40 soon to be 41 (12-24-08). I have tried m...
by MrD
Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Does anyone have an idea..
Replies: 2
Views: 798

Re: Does anyone have an idea..

I have been checking, but so far the overhead counsole is gone when I check. :mad2:
by MrD
Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 84 2.8L carb ?
Replies: 3
Views: 892

84 2.8L carb ?

So in the mornings now that the weather has cooled down, when I start my BII she spits out that black crud. I have to hepl her idle and then after about 5 mins she idles fine if not a little high. But I will take what I can get. I was looking at autozone on the web and came across 2 items that maybe...
by MrD
Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:30 am
Forum: Member Rides
Topic: newbie in the house
Replies: 5
Views: 2505

Re: newbie in the house

;) looks cool
by MrD
Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: how do i?
Replies: 1
Views: 659

Re: how do i?

did you use the little img tool button?

Also you might have to crop the picture, then save it in the new size and then try to upload it to this site or from a photo provider. I use photobucket.com
by MrD
Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: 84 BII with a carb, engine ?
Replies: 0
Views: 641

84 BII with a carb, engine ?

thus far I have been making it safe and etc... new plugs & wires, new distributor cap, new rotor, new fuel and air filter, new pcv, new belts all 3, had the carb rebuilt to original specs (what the company says they did) I struggled with emissions test burning lots of hydrocarbons. The engine id...
by MrD
Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Member Rides
Topic: 84 B2 She is new to me
Replies: 8
Views: 3009

Re: 84 B2 She is new to me

The front bumper was on the truck when I bought it. at pic a parts I found the brush guard on a 85-87? BII so I thought I would see if it would work.

Thanks for the comments
by MrD
Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: Does anyone have an idea..
Replies: 2
Views: 798

Does anyone have an idea..

What bulb fits in this? their was no bulb when I checked.


Image

thanks-Kelly
by MrD
Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: new updates to: 84 new to me
Replies: 0
Views: 915

new updates to: 84 new to me

I just added some updates to my bronc see images in members rides.
by MrD
Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: Member Rides
Topic: 84 B2 She is new to me
Replies: 8
Views: 3009

Re: 84 B2 She is new to me

Here is an update: I replaced front brakes and rotors along with the inner & outer bearings and seals on the front as well. I need to check the back breaks next. I got sidetracked: New wheels with some old 31 M/T that I am going to finish wearing out this is taken at my camping spot on Wed at Mt...