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From 1989 Ford Bronco “BlueStreak” — documented by mattmann.

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1989 Ford Bronco - RHF corner 1989 Ford Bronco - LHF corner 1989 Ford Bronco - LHR corner 1989 Ford Bronco - RHR corner 1989 Ford Bronco - Front top 1989 Ford Bronco - Left top 1989 Ford Bronco - Rear top 1989 Ford Bronco - LHR bumper is bent 1989 Ford Bronco - LHF bumper trim is loose 1989 Ford Bronco - Hood Typical dry-rot of cowl seal. 1989 Ford Bronco - Engine bay Typical dry-rot of cowl seal. 1989 Ford Bronco - Engine bay Right Typical dry-rot of cowl seal. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/947911] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/… 1989 Ford Bronco - Engine bay Left The dark brake fluid probably hasn't been changed in decades. The air filter is K&N. The pad for the jack handle is a scrap… 1989 Ford Bronco - VECI label [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/858380] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/858380/thumbnail/veci.jpg The air fi… 1989 Ford Bronco - VC label [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/72354] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/72354/thumbnail/doorsticker.jpg Build d… 1989 Ford Bronco - The exhaust manifolds look original, and I haven't found the exhaust leaks yet. 1989 Ford Bronco - The engine wiring is in surprisingly-good condition, but it's still using the old Ford-style relays (under the black cover, top Left). The… 1989 Ford Bronco - The A/C appears to have been partially converted to R134a, and many of the coolant hoses have been replaced with Gates. The coffee can is r… 1989 Ford Bronco - I've never seen insulation around the fuel lines, so I assume that's not factory. As with many trucks this age, the wire insulation is shri… 1989 Ford Bronco - Some of this is from battery acid - some is probably from rodents. But since there's a golf tee in the CANP hose, it doesn't really matter.… 1989 Ford Bronco - To prepare for pressure-washing, I pulled the fan, shroud, & belt. 1989 Ford Bronco - I've never seen a battery cable made this way, but there is no frame ground now. The body ground is attached, but the harness side is just… 1989 Ford Bronco - The smog pump is gutted - it spins freely. The transmission cooler hose appears to have been replaced with the wrong type of hose. The RFI… 1989 Ford Bronco - The smog pump is gutted - it spins freely. The transmission cooler hose appears to have been replaced with the wrong type of hose. The RFI… 1989 Ford Bronco - The smog pump is gutted - it spins freely. The transmission cooler hose appears to have been replaced with the wrong type of hose. The RFI… 1989 Ford Bronco - There's a fluid leak from the return hose at the cooler, but not much from the pump itself. The shiny splines on the steering box sector sh… 1989 Ford Bronco - The front bumper corner braces are intact, and the trim is original. 1989 Ford Bronco - The original bumper mounts are in good shape, & the trim is original. 1989 Ford Bronco - The frame & some of the suspension have been painted gloss black, without much prep or even cleaning. The body mounts are collapsing, but t… 1989 Ford Bronco - The horn bracket is bent, but they don't seem to be working anyway. The body mounts are collapsing. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/regist… 1989 Ford Bronco - The valve cover gasket oil is streaming down the RHR corner of the block (Left in the pic) keeping a semi-clean trail there. There are some… 1989 Ford Bronco - The VCG oil is streaming down the RHR corner of the block (Left in the pic) keeping a semi-clean trail there. The exhaust leaks are from th… 1989 Ford Bronco - Unlike most, this true-dual exhaust retained the factory oxygen sensor crossover. The starter is the original-type swinging pole shoe. The… 1989 Ford Bronco - At first, I thought this was all coming down from the VCGs. But when it continued dripping for 3 days without running the engine, I realize… 1989 Ford Bronco - As usual, all the oil leaks collect along the pan lip. It's not apparent from this angle, but the engine mounts are broken. [url=https://ww… 1989 Ford Bronco - The clean spot on the block (LHR corner) is from oil flowing out of the valve cover gaskets. 1989 Ford Bronco - The dual exhaust goes on both sides of the transmission crossmember, which will make for a LOT of extra work if either ever needs to come o… 1989 Ford Bronco - The secondary air downstream pipe is tacked to the exhaust where it should be connected to the catalytic converter. 1989 Ford Bronco - The clean spot on the block (LHR corner) is from oil flowing out of the valve cover gaskets. 1989 Ford Bronco - Shifter equalizer, speedo cable, high-pressure fuel pump, and fuel filter (behind the heat shield). I've never seen fuel lines wrapped like… 1989 Ford Bronco - C6 shift & kickdown levers. The PNP switch is behind them. 1989 Ford Bronco - The BW1356 has some slop, and the dirt-daubers moved into all its pockets. 1989 Ford Bronco - The frame & some of the suspension have been painted gloss black, but the body wasn't cleaned. 1989 Ford Bronco - There are 2 added leaves for the lift. The true-dual exhaust seems better than most, and has lots of hangers drilled into the frame. 1989 Ford Bronco - I can't tell yet why the fuel tank wiring is hacked, but the gauge doesn't seem to work. It looks like someone removed the sheath from the… 1989 Ford Bronco - The LHR bumper was hit hard enough to bend the skin AND the brace. But both can probably be straightened. The gas tank skidplate has only m… 1989 Ford Bronco - The 4-pin wiring has been Scotch-Locked to the 7-pin. 1989 Ford Bronco - Typical mud in the quarter panels, and the bumper tip is tweaked. 1989 Ford Bronco - This is probably the best receiver because it tucks so high against the bumper, and it seems to be installed correctly. 1989 Ford Bronco - The panels & armrests are in very good condition (except that big washer at the top front), and the hinges have the typical wear. [url=http… 1989 Ford Bronco - For such an old truck that has obviously been wheeled, the underdash is surprisingly clean & original. 1989 Ford Bronco - The front carpet looks original. The dash & column are in good condition, but I don't understand the cuts on the bottom of the steering whe… 1989 Ford Bronco - I assume the truck has 210Kmi. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/723858] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/723858/thumbnail… 1989 Ford Bronco - The front carpet looks original. The dash is in good condition. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1138873] https://www.superm… 1989 Ford Bronco - The upholstery is in very good condition, and looks original. 1989 Ford Bronco - Typical droopy headliner. 1989 Ford Bronco - The cargo carpet is replacement, but made fairly well. It was cut instead of being installed under the seat brackets; and the wheelwell car… 1989 Ford Bronco - The cargo carpet is replacement, but made fairly well. It was cut instead of being installed under the seat brackets; and the wheelwell car… 1989 Ford Bronco - The cargo carpet is replacement, but made fairly well. It was cut instead of being installed under the seat brackets; and the wheelwell car… 1989 Ford Bronco - Typically rusty t/g cables, and taped-up wiring. 1989 Ford Bronco - Typical rust at the bottom of the t/g, plus a hole in the access panel. 1989 Ford Bronco - The spare tire is 12 years old, and undersized. The other 4 (35x12.50R15) are 7 years old. 1989 Ford Bronco - The rear of a blue and white Ford Bronco is shown, featuring a white spare tire cover with the Ford Bronco logo and a horse emblem. The veh… 1989 Ford Bronco - The upper t/g glass run has the typical dry-rot cracks at the seams. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D1Q22XC 1989 Ford Bronco - The rotor is shimmed with blue paper towel; probably because of timing chain slack. This is a few months later: [url=https://www.supermotor… 1989 Ford Bronco - Most of the black grime on the white gravel came from this truck. And after it dried and I got back under it, I couldn't really tell that i… 1989 Ford Bronco - The radiator upper mounts are broken off, and when I cut the baling wire holding it up, I found more dirt-dauber nests. 1989 Ford Bronco - When I unclipped the cruise cable, the throttle cable end shattered. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1157618] https://www.s… 1989 Ford Bronco - [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1151310] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1151310/thumbnail/09vacsilicone.jpg 1989 Ford Bronco - The original muffler hangers were left beating against the new muffler, which is probably producing some noise in the cabin. 1989 Ford Bronco - Part of the driveline clunk is the loose pinion nut. All the U-joints seem to be tight. But there's also some slop in the t-case. 1989 Ford Bronco - There is no detectable wear in the tie rods, but the Left ball joints are VERY loose. The Right BJs seem OK. UPDATE: Turns out, not only ar… 1989 Ford Bronco - The pitman arm nut was so loose that the arm was moving on the splines. Note that the top 3 threads are clean because the nut was that far… 1989 Ford Bronco - After tightening the pitman arm, it was apparent that the box has a lot of slop. Probably 75% of the steering slop is in the box. Probably… 1989 Ford Bronco - The Right axle pivot bushing is damaged & loose. The bolt is visibly off-center of the bushing. The Left one isn't as easy to inspect, so i… 1989 Ford Bronco - The Left radius arm drop bracket appears OK, but the Right has a noticeable angle, indicating the frame is twisted. Although the radius arm… 1989 Ford Bronco - The right e-brake cable is folded at the brake backing plate. Right brake cable Wagner BC132090 1989 Ford Bronco - Tire Dates [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/76046] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/76046/thumbnail/tire-metric-size.jpg 1989 Ford Bronco - The new throttle cable matches 1989 Ford Bronco - While replacing the RHR brake cable, I found the autoadjuster seized, so I swapped it for a used one that I've cleaned, painted, & greased.… 1989 Ford Bronco - While changing the rear seat strike bar, I also straightened its cup, and removed ANOTHER dirt-dauber nest. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, clic… 1989 Ford Bronco - Engine out 1989 Ford Bronco - As Ford & most other makers recommend, I always clean the wheel mounting surfaces. 1989 Ford Bronco - You wouldn't think I had already spent 2 hours washing this truck, but the few clean spots give it away. The rust on the torque converter p… 1989 Ford Bronco - We already knew the engine mounts were broken, and that the pan gasket needed replacement, and that the valve cover gaskets had problems. B… 1989 Ford Bronco - I hand-washed the engine wiring & vacuum harnesses, rather than risk shredding them with the pressure washer. 1989 Ford Bronco - It came cleaner than I expected, but it took about 2 hours in 40-degree wind. The pressure washer went through a full tank of gas. IF THE I… 1989 Ford Bronco - Before & after. 1989 Ford Bronco - This leak was easy to see & fill. 1989 Ford Bronco - These 2 leaks were only visible with a mirror. I had to weld them through the slot in the frame. 1989 Ford Bronco - Nuff sed. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1157596] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1157596/thumbnail/20200118_183602.jpg 1989 Ford Bronco - Upskirt porn 1989 Ford Bronco - Timing cover gasket details It looks in such good condition, I don't really want to change it. But it's so old that I hate to put the engin… 1989 Ford Bronco - I trimmed the overhanging silicone from the back of the valley. 1989 Ford Bronco - Intake manifold gasket details 1989 Ford Bronco - Flexplate & shim plate painted. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1157598] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1157598/thumbn… 1989 Ford Bronco - I tightened two exhaust manifold bolts that were very loose; a few others, slightly. Since I didn't find any leaks here with the engine run… 1989 Ford Bronco - After painting the back end of the block, I changed the rear main seal. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/1157597] https://ww… 1989 Ford Bronco - I turned the crank forward to 0 degrees, set a pointer wire on the distributor shaft, then turned the crank back just until the wire starte… 1989 Ford Bronco - The water pump itself looks much better than I expected. But its backing plate is the worst I've ever seen. And I've never found gray sludg… 1989 Ford Bronco - This is 8 degrees of slack. I assume this is why someone thought the distributor rotor needed a paper shim. The dowel sleeve that stayed in… 1989 Ford Bronco - Just before removing the timing cover, I painted the block. After removing the timing cover gasket & gears, I polished the gasket surface. 1989 Ford Bronco - The only supplier for a replacement dowel I've found so far is: https://lmr.com/item/388192SK/1979-95-Mustang-Timing-Cover-Dowels But I mig… 1989 Ford Bronco - After a lot of parts-washing & sandblasting, I painted all the timing cover parts. 1989 Ford Bronco - The EGR fitting was too rusty to reuse, and its threads stripped when I removed it from the manifold. So since I don't have & can't find a… 1989 Ford Bronco - The gears are in exactly the same position, with all the slack on the driver's side, so the additional tooth showing with the new gears mea… 1989 Ford Bronco - After Copper-Coating the new timing cover gasket on, I installed it (with a used dowel tube) & the oil pan. The oil pan corners also got so… 1989 Ford Bronco - The Left pivot bushing (for the Right axle beam) was powdered. The other one was in better condition, but it also got replaced. Both sleeve… 1989 Ford Bronco - Poly axle pivot bushings are pressed in. 1989 Ford Bronco - Right camber cam in IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 1989 Ford Bronco - All 6 cap screws were seized, but the internals weren't as bad as I expected. It looks like the wrong grease was used, but the bearings (ev… 1989 Ford Bronco - The Right lower ball joint nut wasn't tight; not even finger-tight. And although it had been wallowing in the bore enough to wear threads i… 1989 Ford Bronco - All the steering parts went into the washer because they were too nasty to handle. The pitman arm has an oversized hub, so I'll have to use… 1989 Ford Bronco - This telescope seal for the intermediate steering shaft shows why common PSF is the wrong fluid for the PS system. Only use ATF. 1989 Ford Bronco - Driving out the spindle bearing is always a PITA, but this improvised drift made it much easier. Between the hits, I rotated the bolt aroun… 1989 Ford Bronco - I had to refill my grease gun, but the hub & spindle are as full as possible to keep water out, and to keep the bearings lubed. Although th… 1989 Ford Bronco - The engine & bay are almost ready for each other. The steering box has been replaced, and the (clean) intermediate shaft's telescope joint… 1989 Ford Bronco - I set the engine back into the bay. 1989 Ford Bronco - I had a lot of trouble making the bellhousing mate up to the block, until I found out why. Someone turned the transmission mount backward.… 1989 Ford Bronco - The exhaust was built while the engine mounts were broken, and the trans mount wasn't neutralized. And it has too many hangers, preventing… 1989 Ford Bronco - It's going back together... IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 1989 Ford Bronco - I spent a lot more time than I expected because it took 3 tries to get the setup right. But the frame is tweaked back where it belongs now.… 1989 Ford Bronco - Turns out the battery hold-down had been replaced with a threaded rod with the wrong thread pitch, so I had to unjam it & chase the threads… 1989 Ford Bronco - I thought the master cylinder reservoir was dark at the bottom because of the shadow of the dark fluid in it. But when it stayed dark after… 1989 Ford Bronco - I still have to run the silicone vacuum lines; mount the charcoal canister, and install the plastic reservoir; but the engine is pretty muc… 1989 Ford Bronco - After running the silicone vacuum lines, the hood went back on. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 1989 Ford Bronco - The fuel pump access panel went in uneventfully (other than a bloody knuckle). 1989 Ford Bronco - The fuel gauge works - it was just a sunk float. I tested a brass one before installing it, and the gauge shows full now. I couldn't see an… 1989 Ford Bronco - Transmission filter & hose. 1989 Ford Bronco - Pinion nut is sealed & threadlocked at the correct preload (~9 in-lbs). 1989 Ford Bronco - After warming up the engine, I checked timing - it was around 13 degrees, so I reset it to the 10 mark that I painted earlier. 1989 Ford Bronco - I'm not sure this can be aligned - it looks like the front springs are too tall. 1989 Ford Bronco - These FIAMM horns probably came from my '94 CV.