1983 Ford Bronco
Owner: Steve83         (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors)
From: Memphis, TN, U.S.A.        (Other registries in TN)
Year, Make, & Model: 1983 Ford Bronco        (Other Ford Broncos in this club)
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Clubs: SuperFord.org        (Other vehicles in this club)
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Nickname: That dirty old truck
Mileage: 500000
Engine: 1995 4.9L from F-150. Completely transplanted, including computer, air filter, y-pipe, & all accessories. 130A alternator, 1996 Bronco gas tank & pump. K&N drop-in.
Drivetrain: 1978 F-250 NP-435; '84 NP-208F; Six States rear d'shaft; rebuilt front d'shaft; '96 Bronco D44IFS with original rebuilt '83 diff 3.07; rebuilt Ford 8.8" 3.08; F&R antisway bars & Energy polyurethane bushings all around.
Notes: The body tub is an '82, the tailgate is a '96, the doors are '80 & '94 with '94 power mirrors, the front clip is '84, and the camper shell is a '96 with a '94 Explorer roof rack & '82 sliding windows. The rear seat & dash are the original '83 parts, but the instrument cluster has been heavily modified with '88 fuel & volt gauges and a '94 PSOM. The front seats are mixed captain's chairs and the door panels are '93 XLTs with PM, PW, & PL. I've added autolamps, an auto-dimming compass rear-view mirror, aftermarket remote keyless entry. The CB, scanner, & radar detector are hard-wired and mounted overhead. Planned mods include auto-dimming brights, & 4WABS with Traction Control. The bumpers are my own design (mostly hand-built). The front has been powdercoated & includes a fold-down grille guard, energy-absorbing push bumpers, fog lights, 2 storage boxes, recovery points, a spoiler, & a winch mount. I got the Ramsey RE12000 I've always wanted in 7/09. The rear bumper has an integral hitch receiver & 3 locking storage boxes.
Last Updated: 2/7/2010
Hits: 332008
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folder Steve83530030,74436/29/039/8/09
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        folder Rollover360046,52206/29/038/15/09
        folder NP-435 Swap560050,53806/29/0311/10/09
        folder Hydraulic Clutch500051,44507/13/0310/1/09
        folder Flag-Mount Mirrors380029,08107/5/031/28/10
        folder Camper Shell420043,27807/13/0311/1/09
        folder Headlights10004,18507/17/031/1/06
        folder Floor Repair Seat Base16006,00205/12/075/15/07
        folder Front Bumper Repairs17006,37306/2/0712/7/08
        folder Body Repairs76009,52409/14/082/7/10
        folder PSOM100022,92404/15/0912/20/09
        folder Front Diff29001,712010/26/0911/4/09
        folder T-Case50016201/3/101/3/10
    folder Trail Pics280615,38808/2/039/29/09
        folder BroncoFest/BroncoBash14009,76408/2/037/14/07
        folder Lunch Break320811,75008/2/0310/23/07
        folder Louisiana8005,80608/2/036/10/07
        folder Rover Saturday22008,81508/24/0312/29/05
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        folder Hot Springs June 20075203312,66907/1/077/8/07
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    folder Diagrams22500457,13007/7/032/1/10
    folder Brakes & Hubs10000205,82407/13/031/31/10
    folder Tailgate Tech8500198,95107/7/0312/23/09
        folder Right Side Split1800523010/19/0910/19/09
    folder 8.8" Axle400067,63507/21/031/3/10
    folder '90-96 Fuel Pump System360072,95307/12/031/21/10
    folder Fuel Pump Access290017,90904/5/061/21/10
    folder Low Fuel Light for '92-96200014,65207/4/061/31/10
    folder '84-89 Fuel Reservoirs280017,37409/7/081/31/10
    folder Doors460036,08408/19/042/7/10
    folder Radio Removal10009,00004/15/063/15/09
    folder Overhead Console290028,51601/16/051/8/10
    folder Solder-On Battery Terminals11002,18804/17/0912/26/09
    folder Fuse Terminals200011,52807/15/063/1/07
    folder Spark Plug Wire Repair10002,721010/27/074/21/08
    folder Cargo Cover Specs460011,535011/29/045/17/09
    folder Electric Hoist11004,73504/10/066/6/07
    folder 9.75" Rear Disc Conversion5004,13003/11/065/30/09
folder Spare Parts34100163,91017/10/032/9/10
    folder Spare Tools & Shop Manuals19006,25409/1/059/18/08
    folder Service Disk Installation & Use360010,567010/15/088/10/09
    folder Manuals & Pamphlets (Scanned)12008,116011/8/084/23/09
    folder SOLD18900105,70201/3/0912/23/09
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    folder Other Stuff200484011/1/0511/1/05
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    folder Bronco SuperCelebration '0813001,64905/20/085/24/08
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folder temp1009805/16/091/7/10
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Visors96.JPG
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Sun Visors '87-97

Earlier visors lacked the inboard support clip (04132). Dual visors became available in '95.
YokeOff.JPG
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When the nut broke loose, it spun off by hand - I had just gotten it THAT tight last time I put it on.
YokeCheater.JPG
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After swapping the '84 in during a dry spell yesterday (27°F), the rear d'shaft wouldn't mate up. Turns out the yoke on the '84 is larger, so I pulled its nut & left it in-place (to hold in the fluid I had just changed) while I pulled the '83 yoke....
84NP208F.JPG
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I don't know the significance of the "1" at the end of the model number, but I hope it's an improvement that makes this one last even longer than the original.
NP208Fs.JPG
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I snagged this '84 case a year or so ago and it's been hanging around my junkpile waiting for this opportunity. I can't remember the donor's engine/trans/wheelbase/chassis configuration that necessitated the resonance weight, but I'll probably leave...
83NP208F.JPG
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This is one of the last original parts on the truck, and after ~450Kmi (I've swapped the speedo several times), it finally gave out. It had been noisy for the past year, and just after welding the front diff, something happened... It began making a...
TransAutoControls96.JPG
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'96 Electronic Auto Trans Controls
ClusterParts.JPG
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'92-96 (& '97 over 8500GVWR) Instrument Cluster Parts

'80-05 similar

The PSOM, lens, blackout ring, terminal clips, shifter plates, bulbs & holders are interchangeable between cases. '87-96 gauges are only held in by their terminal clips, exce...
Cluster95Bt.JPG
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'94-96 Tachometer Cluster

PSOM can be deleted or swapped for different mileage
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FDM.jpg
8707 hits | 54.36 KB | Posted: 1/20/06

FDM & Fuel Pressure

For the 5.0L, 5.8L and 7.5L EFI engines, the in-tank mounted high pressure fuel pump is capable of supplying 105 liters (27.7 gallons) of fuel per hour at a working pressure of 270.0 kPa (39 psi). For the 4.9L EFI engine, the p...
4WABSComponents.jpg
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4WABS Components

Light Flash Technique
1. Note: If 12V test light is not available, the amber ABS warning light also flashes during this test. Locate test connector in the engine compartment and install 12V test light between Pins C and E.
2. W...
ColumnTilt Exploded.jpg
7405 hits | 48.55 KB | Posted: 7/14/03

'80-91 Tilt Column Exploded

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TSB 95-23-12 Non-Tilt Key Hard to Turn in Cold

Publication Date: NOVEMBER 20, 1995

LIGHT TRUCK: 1988-91 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F SU...
DoorSticker.jpg
7232 hits | 89.47 KB | Posted: 7/14/03

Safety Certification Sticker

Country code (1st VIN digit):
1 = USA
2 = Canada
3 = Mexico
4 = USA (Nissan / Mazda)
K = Korea

Manufacturer code (2nd VIN digit):
F = Ford / Mazda
M = Mercury
L = Lincoln
N = Nissan / Kia
Z = Ford (Auto Al...
5.8L right.jpg
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V8 Engine Bay
TSB95-15-11PIPStall.jpg
6569 hits | 55.91 KB | Posted: 1/2/07

TSB 95-15-11 Hesitation, Stumble, Stall, Miss, No Start, No Spark

ISSUE: '93-95 light truck vehicles with 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L, or 7.5L gas engines may exhibit various driveability symptoms, such as no start, no spark, hesitation/stumble/stall/miss an...
StarterExploded.jpg
6318 hits | 39.92 KB | Posted: 1/27/06

Starter, Late V8

Motor Diameter: 3"
Current Draw Under Normal Load: 140-200A
Current Draw Under Maximum Load: 800A
Current Draw Under No Load: 60-80A
Normal Engine Cranking Speed: 200-250 RPM
Min. Stall Torque @ 5 Volts: 11 ft-lbs
Bru...
DLC EEC-IV.jpg
6149 hits | 34.58 KB | Posted: 9/18/05

Diagnostic Link Connectors for EEC-IV processors ('84-95). '84-86 located on R wheelwell near starter relay. '87-95 located under L hood hinge. Connect FP Relay to any ground to force the fuel pump(s) on when the key is in RUN. Connect STO to SIG...
Steering Column.jpg
6097 hits | 60.18 KB | Posted: 7/14/03

'83 Tilt/Cruise Automatic Steering Column Exploded

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TSB 95-23-12 Non-Tilt Key Hard to Turn in Cold

Publication Date: NOVEMBER 20, 1995

LIGHT TRUCK: 1988-91 ...
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