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1978 Ford Bronco

documented by Mario Brown 47 photos documented since ♡ Follow this build

The story

I bought my truck from a dealership for $1200, thinking
I would re-do the interior and drive it, around 3 grand and 8 months and counting of garage time later, I am about half done rebuilding all of the drivetrain and suspension to my liking. Mods: Centerforce clutch, conversion to 1330 joints, Skyjacker softride 4 inch lift rear springs (best mod so far), stainless brake lines, greasable rear shackle bolts, front Rancho 4 inch lift springs, power steering cooler, custom 35 circuit fuse box from crownvic P/P, Hella H4 headlights, autometer tach and guage set, Cobra CB, Marine VHF, alarm w/ motion senser, 2- 12's+ 2-6X9's+Eclipse 8volt H/U.

One of the most priceless moments, under driving something you have built is finding out you have a 400 crank and not a 351 · Mario Brown

Photos

1978 Ford Bronco: V8 engine with chrome round air cleaner, red plug wires, blue valve covers and alternator installed 1978 Ford Bronco: dropping the trans my new garage 1978 Ford Bronco: My truck and I when I first got it. 1978 Ford Bronco: My broken arm from drilling a hole for a tow hook, the bit cought and trigger was on lock, and wraped my arm… 1978 Ford Bronco: Stock shift rail with markings 1978 Ford Bronco: Extended notches 7/16's or ~0.40 inchs 1978 Ford Bronco: Twin stick kit from JKW Offroad for Ford np 205 1978 Ford Bronco: The I.D. of the bottom of the shifters does not fit on the stock bolt located on the side of the intermediate… 1978 Ford Bronco: T-case inards waiting for a clean case. 1978 Ford Bronco: Case + idler gear waiting for 1-5/16 socket. I eventually found a 33mm socket for 1/2 drive for cheap and its… 1978 Ford Bronco: My truck in its current location 1978 Ford Bronco: 5/16 hose barb, I tapped the existing hole with a 1/8-27 NPT tap. Hopefully it does not hit on the bottom of… 1978 Ford Bronco: Cheapo "APC" filter for axles, a separete one will be added for T-case. 1978 Ford Bronco: New-P.S. Pump, if you are running 35's or better DO NOT get a FORD pump, mines rebuilt and it still squeeks. 1978 Ford Bronco: Fuse box from Crown Vic Police Package, with 50 amp relay for Ign. hot and 4awg audio wire for Batt. I found… 1978 Ford Bronco: Freshly painted case. POR-15 applyed with sponge brush. 1978 Ford Bronco: Torque to 90-130 ft-lbs. When assembling the idler gear assmbely I put the four spacers on the front output y… 1978 Ford Bronco: Housing painted and shifters installed on bolt to test play and fit. 1978 Ford Bronco: Instead of finding a bolt and spacer, i just reamed out the hole on the shifter, using a 3/4 inch size drill… 1978 Ford Bronco: I added a spacer in between the sticks and housing to protect them, but i did not find a way to add a plastic… 1978 Ford Bronco: Mock setup on t-case, every thing fits great, and works smooth, I still have to assemble the rest of the case. 1978 Ford Bronco: I used brass punches to act as the roll pins provided with the kit, as i have to take this all apart. 1978 Ford Bronco: Roll pins to secure linkage arm to shift rail. 1978 Ford Bronco: Transmission case painted, ready to be put together. 1978 Ford Bronco: Completed case 1978 Ford Bronco: Completed case 1978 Ford Bronco: Is this how the spring is installed on the first gear hub? 1978 Ford Bronco: Is this how the spring is installed on the first gear hub 1978 Ford Bronco: THis way OR...... Manual transmission synchronizer slider and gear teeth on a worn wood bench 1978 Ford Bronco: not a very good picture, but is this right? 1978 Ford Bronco: Female 3/8" Heim Joints 1978 Ford Bronco: Tapping end of stock clutch rod after 90 degree bend is cut-off. used 3/8-24 NF tap. 1978 Ford Bronco: Finished product. These will not wear out and I spent $31.00 on the joints, equivelent to a brand new clutch… 1978 Ford Bronco: I took this off of the pan, mine was leaking and somebody had put sealent to fix the leak, i decided just to… 1978 Ford Bronco: I put Black RTV on both sides of the gasket and on the threads and head of the stainless steel screws so the… 1978 Ford Bronco: Finished product, I reconditioned mine as the going price for a used rear sump pan is 50 bucks. 1978 Ford Bronco: Test fittment of headers...looks awesome! 1978 Ford Bronco: on the stand and waiting for detriot and shop press to do gears
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Bronco - 1978 Ford Bronco Bronco 10 photos Twin-Stick - 1978 Ford Bronco Twin-Stick 17 photos Misc. Modifications - 1978 Ford Bronco Misc. Modifications 4 photos First gear spring - 1978 Ford Bronco First gear spring 5 photos Clutch Rod - 1978 Ford Bronco Clutch Rod 3 photos Oil Pan - 1978 Ford Bronco Oil Pan 3 photos Engine - 1978 Ford Bronco Engine 1 photo Dana 60 - 1978 Ford Bronco Dana 60 1 photo Eagle Project - 1978 Ford Bronco Eagle Project 3 photos
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Technical reference · 1978-1979 Ford Bronco

Factory documentation members uploaded for this generation, sorted by how much of it there is.

Wiring Diagrams (116) Brochures & Literature (90) Exploded Parts (79) Data/Spec Plates (54) Manual Pages (51) Service Procedures (48) Schematics (44) Blueprints (18) Vacuum Routing (16) Fuse & Relay Charts (11) Torque Specs (5)

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