Richard Bushard
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• Yucaipa, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/17/2003 |
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• 4 posts |
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 Posted:2/17/2003 16:59 |
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I have had my Bronco for 2 years now. It is a '73 w/ 302, 3 on the floor, and a 3 inch Susp. Lift.
About 4 months ago my stock carb sprung a leak. I replaced it along with my intake Manifold, with and Edelbrock Performer Intake and an Edelbrock 600cfm Carb. The difference in power was significant. Anyway on my way down the road, My oil pump went out the oil pressure guage did not change so I was unaware that something had happened until I threw a rod  .
Now that the History is over I will get on with the current story.
I happened upon a 351W that had been used to power a motor home. The engine seems to be in good condition. So I purchased it. After getting it home. I decided that since the engine was not installed. I would replace the Timing chain, Gaskets and Freeze plugs.
Question 1:
How the heck do you remove a freeze plug?
This may be a silly question but I have tried several methods which have not worked, Mostly because I don't want to damage the Engine. Is there a tool to use?
Question 2:
Is there a way to find out what year the engine was made? Where do I find a serial number or something that will give me a clue.
The only Thing I can Verify myself is that it is a 351W, and it was set up to run on Propane.
I know it is long, Please forgive me.
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BoulderBronco
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• Telluride, CO, USA |
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• Registered on 7/6/2002 |
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• 105 posts |
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 Posted:2/17/2003 19:37 |
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It runs on Propane? Never heard of that with the exception of racing rigs or nitrous/propane boosters. I don't know where the serial number would be but I am sure you can find it. Taking out the freeze plugs can be a bit difficult and you will damage them. Use a flathead screwdriver and hammer to pry them out. That should work.
93 Bronco,White/Green
Engine:
351W, 130 amp alternator, AGR High Pressure power steering pump, Custom K&N intakes, BroncoAir YORK on-board-air kit,
Drivetrain:
E4OD tranny, BW 1356 T-Case, 6" Superlift w/radius arms, Superlift Superrunner Steering Kit, D44 TTB front w/ARB, Warn Premium hubs, 4.88 gears, Ford 8.8 rear, custom CV driveshaft front, custom length driveshaft rear, 37" MTR's, BroncoAir Extreme Duty Winch Bumper, Warn M12000 winch,
Other: Lund Moon Visor, Tinted windows, PIAA 90Series fog/driving lights, full size spare, Uniden CB, kick ass stereo, Alpine MP3 head unit, CD/MP3 Changer, Orion amps, Boston 12" subs, MBQuart components.
Future: D60 front w/ custom coils, Sterling 10.25" rear, ARB's and 4.88's, full Bassani Exhaust/Header system, hopefully a supercharger but ya know it's all about the $$$$$$$$$
I am also the owner of BroncoAir
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