1986 Ford Bronco
Owner: pantsman         (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors)
From: Pullman, WA, U.S.A.        (Other registries in WA)
Year, Make, & Model: 1986 Ford Bronco        (Other Ford Broncos in this club)
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Clubs: 2 Big Broncos Northwest        (Other vehicles in this club)
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Nickname: Wombat
Mileage: 110
Engine: 302 CID, 5.0L V8. Otherwise stock for now.
Drivetrain: Stock
Notes: Bought from my buddy who bought it to fix up and sold it to me after he fixed the mechanical problems. Now it's up to me to fix the remaining functional problems (rear window won't roll down, driver's side door doesn't unlock easily, etc). Have lots of plans for it but first is to fix these minor issues.
Last Updated: 4/9/2008
Hits: 3598

Album
Folder Hits Comments Created Updated
folder 3G Alternator Install6002,30607/17/067/17/06
folder Before20060207/17/067/17/06
folder Poser Pictures10017002/14/072/14/07
folder Top Removal10052803/5/073/5/07
folder Serpentine Swap30063304/9/074/9/07
folder 351w Engine Swap30056804/14/074/14/07
folder Saginaw Steering Pump20035104/21/074/21/07
folder SAS?30014104/6/084/6/08
Newest Media Files
Picture 003.jpg
74 hits | 88.96 KB | Posted: 4/6/08

3/4 ton axles, Dana 60 full float rear with 4.10 gears and factory posi and a Dana 44 HD
Picture 004.jpg
67 hits | 84.7 KB | Posted: 4/6/08

Make that a Dana 44 HD with no axles, gears or diff cover
Photo0008.jpg
176 hits | 55.98 KB | Posted: 4/21/07

The old pump in the bracket. Notice how the shaft is dead center of the hole.
Photo0009.jpg
175 hits | 68.46 KB | Posted: 4/21/07

New pump in the bracket...notice it is off center.
Photo0053.jpg
171 hits | 60.45 KB | Posted: 4/14/07

351w from 89 F15 donor vehicle. More oil leakage around head/valve covers (can't see it very well).
Photo0052.jpg
188 hits | 45.89 KB | Posted: 4/14/07

351w from 89 F15 donor vehicle. Quite a bit of oil leakage.
Photo0051.jpg
209 hits | 55.19 KB | Posted: 4/14/07

351w from 89 F150 donor vehicle. Melted wiring from small fire.
Photo0043.jpg
191 hits | 71.75 KB | Posted: 4/9/07

Donor engine (89 Bronco with FI 302). Water pump and fly wheel pulley.
Photo0042.jpg
192 hits | 73.78 KB | Posted: 4/9/07

Donor engine (89 Bronco with FI 302). Air compressor and power steering bracket. Water pump and fan to left of picture.
Most Viewed Files
Bronco 3G Alt Install 004.jpg
744 hits | 64.15 KB | Posted: 7/17/06

My version of a 3G wiring harness.
Bronco Topless 7 18 2006 001.jpg
528 hits | 56.99 KB | Posted: 3/5/07

My quick, dirty and extremely simple solution to lifting the top off my bronco by myself. I put a bracket on each end of 2 2x4's, set them under each side of the top (after pulling it back from the cab a little), string a ratchet strap from the ceili...
Bronco 3G Alt Install 001.jpg
348 hits | 75.57 KB | Posted: 7/17/06

On my '86 Bronco the air pump is where I was expecting the alt to be (based on other write ups).
Bronco 3G Alt Install 010.jpg
334 hits | 52.77 KB | Posted: 7/17/06

All hooked up from below.
Bronco 3G Alt Install 012.jpg
325 hits | 61.05 KB | Posted: 7/17/06

All hooked up from the top. I had to get an extended belt for the air pump. I asked for 2 inches if I remember correctly. 1 or 1.5 probably would have been better as I almost max out its movement. The belt I got from napa was 38-7325 IIRC...That was ...
Bronco 3G Alt Install 005.jpg
324 hits | 38.9 KB | Posted: 7/17/06

This is how the alt goes in from underneath. Takes a little wiggling to get both arms in and out.
IMAG0008.JPG
303 hits | 102.63 KB | Posted: 7/17/06

Gotta get the profile....
BeforeNoPlate.jpg
299 hits | 85.5 KB | Posted: 7/17/06

Ain't she a beaut...
Photo0041.jpg
250 hits | 63.8 KB | Posted: 4/9/07

Donor engine (89 Bronco with FI 302). Smog pump/alternator (removed) bracket and tensioner pulley.
Maintenance & Modification Logs

DateTypeMileageTitle / Description$ Amount
04/08/07Modification113000Brake job (F350 Swap)
Replaced rear wheel cylinders, brake booster and Master Cylinder with F350 (1 ton) parts. Also replaced the rear brake shoes and flushed the old fluid out.
150.00
10/20/06Repair113000Passenger Rear Wheel Seal and Bearing
While replacing the rear brakes I noticed a wheel seal leak. The axle was pulled and the bearing, race and seal were replaced. The axle was refilled with differential fluid.
30.00
06/02/06Modification110000Replaced Alternator
Upgraded alternator to a high amp 3G (junkyard). Later replaced with a brand new one do to a faulty regulator. Also upgraded charging cables to 1/0 gauge to better carry the 140 amps to the rest of the truck. Added a gatorback belt to help stop squealing. It only squeals for a split second at start now. that should get fixed after I do ignition upgrades and an electric fan...I hope...
200.00
Total380.00
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