3FluidsBrake.jpg
142 hits | 37.93 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Because the calipers were being compressed (driving the fluid back to the reservoir), it was necessary to remove some fluid to prevent it overflowing. But because it's so black (indicating that it's extremely old, and has probably never been changed)...
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3Fluids.jpg
100 hits | 26.2 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Most of the other fluids look OK and are at the correct levels, but it's hard to know how old they are.

R&R power steering fluid (includes 1qt new MerconV) $15
- Add supply & install new [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787KWZPS]magnetic 3/8" f...
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3FrameBumpF.jpg
64 hits | 69.94 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The front bumper has been raised for the body lift by torch-cutting the frame horn. The flat plate for the upper bolt is pointless - it adds no strength; only weight.
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3FrameDshafts.jpg
59 hits | 65.64 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The driveshafts now have alignment marks, so that if they're ever removed, they can be re-installed in the same orientations.

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3FrameLeafBshgs.jpg
67 hits | 40.56 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Despite the invoice saying that the previous owner paid for the work, these leaf spring bushings do not look like they've ever been replaced. Nor do they look like they need to be.
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3FrameTailpipe.jpg
79 hits | 110.51 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The tailpipe was raised for the body lift.
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3FrameTrlrCn.jpg
77 hits | 35.97 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Other than sun-fading, the trailer connector looks good. The trailer backup lamps & battery charge relays are not installed.

Clean & paint trailer connector gloss black $10
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3HubLocks.jpg
77 hits | 104.24 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The hub locks don't engage; probably due to never having been serviced.

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3SuspRshim.jpg
188 hits | 24.86 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Having the wrong rear axle shim is putting the u-joint at a dangerous angle (nearly 8°), which is contributing to the noise & vibration in the cab.
FPG $55 x2 plus sh plus tax new Ford shim [url=https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-spacer_f3tz-...
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3TransRHS.jpg
68 hits | 100.86 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The transmission is surprisingly clean, and the body has no noticeable rust or mud.
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4Brakes1LHR.jpg
75 hits | 79.82 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The LHR autoadjuster wasn't turning freely, and there was a minor error in the assembly order, so all the brakes were blown clean, disassembled, inspected, lubed, and reassembled. The yellow spreader bar springs were straightened, and the wheel mount...
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4Brakes3LHF02.jpg
63 hits | 71.33 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The front brakes were cleaned, inspected, & lubed similarly. Like the drums, the rotors are close (25.5mm) to their discard thickness (24.45mm).
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BatTend-StantLock.jpg
84 hits | 53.91 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Since the truck will not be driven regularly, a Battery Tender Jr. would be good for the battery & alternator.

As gas prices go up, a locking cap can pay for itself quickly.
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4BrakesPainted.jpg
142 hits | 58.16 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Since the front wheels apparently didn't come with 4WD center sleeves, the hub snouts have now been painted.
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Clean & paint front hub snouts $20 (done)
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2CowlDrains.jpg
98 hits | 50.53 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
The cowl drains are not as badly clogged as most, but they do have some debris.



Clean cowl drains $30 *...
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2DashParts.jpg
88 hits | 59.43 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
To inspect the sloppy shifter, the knee bolster & column shrouds were removed & washed. The shifter & tube have not yet broken (common on early columns), but the bushings are worn enough to slide out-of-place. The boot is also degraded & tearing (as ...
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3EngRadPrTest.jpg
90 hits | 105.88 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
What began as a quick check of the radiator cap (which failed to hold even 5 psi for 10 minutes) escalated to tracking down several coolant leaks. Fortunately, all were at hose nipples, and all were fixed by simply tightening the clamps. If the hoses...
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3EngVapHose.jpg
89 hits | 99.12 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
The vapor hose from the canister to the CANP solenoid is degrading (as usual) and has split enough to fall off the canister nipple.

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3Fuses.jpg
83 hits | 106.21 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
All the fuses are good and the correct ratings, except C (horn/cruise/F2P), F (trailer Right), G (trailer Left), 5 (ADM), & 8 (RKE/PSOM/chime/PM). Both flashers are aftermarket. The trailer backup lamps & battery charge relays are not installed.
IF T...
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2DashFloor.jpg
84 hits | 116.87 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
The 2 small black wires going under the driver's threshold are not original, but their function isn't apparent.
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5Spare.jpg
78 hits | 54.75 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
The 17-year-old spare tire is smaller than the road tires, and doesn't appear to hold air. It's now at its maximum pressure (55psi). So are the road tires, but they're only rated for 35psi.
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DOT, Ford, and most ti...
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2DoorHinges.jpg
93 hits | 67.67 KB | Posted: 8/6/21
Both front doors are sagging (the driver's due to a worn upper hinge) which is probably why both of their strike sleeves have broken away.

Quick align door hinge (each; may chip hinge paint) $20 ***********

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6ATFmagnefine.jpg
160 hits | 91.35 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
A 5/16" magnetic inline filter was added to the ATF cooler loop, as recommended by Ford.
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6CANPhosed.jpg
117 hits | 35.44 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The degraded fuel vapor lines were replaced with new 1/4" fuel hose.
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6Coolant.jpg
75 hits | 32.79 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
While the coolant was out, the nipples that had leaked were cleaned. Some required manual sanding to remove the corrosion. Then the hoses were re-attached with Indian Head Shellac. The lower hoses and o...
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6CowlDrained.jpg
81 hits | 66.05 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The cowl drains were emptied. The right one contained the filler plug for the cowl.
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6CowlSealed.jpg
87 hits | 125.03 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The cowl-to-hood seal was replaced with a good used one. And the liquid line hangers were re-attached.
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6DistCapd.jpg
234 hits | 41.97 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The distributor cap terminals were scraped, and the cap & rotor were coated with dielectric grease as recommended by Ford.
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6EngFlushed.jpg
405 hits | 54.78 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
While the engine was cold, 2 cans of Berryman's B-12 pour-in were added to the crankcase. Then the engine was run up to full temperature, and the oil drained. The new oil was selected based on the upcoming weather, and this Ford TSB:

[url=https://ww...
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6EngOilCold.jpg
99 hits | 41.84 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The factory oil cooler has been removed, and a connector, Standard PS60 pressure sender, and FL1A filter i...
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6EngScreen.jpg
95 hits | 39.34 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The air intake & condenser are now screened.
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6RadCapPCVAir.jpg
82 hits | 42.35 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
New RS62 Radiator Cap, EV68C PCV Valve, FA1603 Breather Filter, & [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YE0Y...
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6TGSwing.jpg
83 hits | 41.33 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The tailgate strike sleeves were replace, and the swingaway handle's slack taken up.
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6WhBrgsR.jpg
96 hits | 69.92 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
The front wheel bearings were cleaned & packed with disk brake grease, and the seals were replaced. The previously-empty space inside the hubs between the bearings has been filled with grease.
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6WhHubLkR.jpg
102 hits | 56.51 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
Although the 3-screw automatic hub locks were washed in ATF as recommended by Ford & Warn, they didn't function. So they were soaked in solvent for a few days, disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, and they still don't function.
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6Lubes.jpg
221 hits | 68.24 KB | Posted: 8/18/21
Since they're due on the 120K service, all the latches, hinges, & linkages were lubed with flowable grease; and all the door & window seals were lubed with silicone spray. Some also got PTFE spray.

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6BootTcaseNew.jpg
125 hits | 34.6 KB | Posted: 8/19/21
New transfer case boot

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6TcaseSh.jpg
129 hits | 74.83 KB | Posted: 8/19/21
Fitting the new t-case boot took a lot more time than expected. After removing the old one, it was apparent why it had been screwed back down - the lever wasn't welded right, so it was rubbing the plastic bezel, which had been cut away for more clear...
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6ShiftTubed.jpg
223 hits | 108.41 KB | Posted: 8/19/21
The shifter bushings are new, and glued into place. The boot has also been replaced.


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6ClusterBzWr.jpg
139 hits | 79.87 KB | Posted: 8/19/21
The last step of the oil sender reversion is to jumper the oil gauge resistor on the back of the cluster. The wire is long enough that the cluster does not need to be removed again to cut the wire, if someone wants to go back to the '87-95 configurat...
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6PolyMts.jpg
132 hits | 34.56 KB | Posted: 8/26/21
Polyurethane engine & transmission mounts will never break, soften, harden, or collapse; like all factory-style mounts do.
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6ShimsRAxle.jpg
138 hits | 53.56 KB | Posted: 8/26/21
The rear axle shims have been switched back to stock, so the rear U-joint is not as stressed. The U-bolts were torqued to 100 lb-ft 3x.

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6WashEng.jpg
120 hits | 86.92 KB | Posted: 8/26/21
The engine bay has been washed with Dawn & PurplePower.
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6TireBalance.jpg
118 hits | 85.79 KB | Posted: 8/26/21
The 4 road tires were match-balanced to reduce their weights & road force.

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Bronco1.jpg
244 hits | 95.67 KB | Posted: 8/2/21
7-31-21

Day of purchase
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