JKsWay Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Hi, from central Wisconsin. I'm Jim, and I just bought my first Bronco; is this sharing like AA? Just bought a 1981 Bronco with drive train modifications done, and the body in pretty great shape except the rocker panels. It's just about exactly the project/toy I've been looking for. It's not my first Ford, or Ford truck - been driving a '92 F250, 7.3L with a Banks Sidewinder Turbo and turbo exhaust & exhaust temp monitor. I've had the diesel for 14 years, and it's been a great machine. I use it as daily driver and haul fire wood for my wood stove, it's a great machine for pulling downed trees out of the brush. I'm still happy I bought my Bronco, and am working on putting together the interior and cleaning up under the hood. I'd really like to lower it though, 1 or 2 inches - it's taller than I'd like - - - gotta get some grab handles for the A pillars!! Hope to cross paths on the road, or off... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I'm Jim, and I just bought my first Bronco; is this sharing like AA? Yes! Doesn't it start out, "Hi, my name is Jim and I have a Ford problem!". LOL. Welcome aboard. I spent some time in friend's Bullnose Bronco's back in the 80's and 90's, but largey forgot about them until recently. They've really grown on me the last while, and I'd love to have one myself. I'm working on cleaning up under the hood myself. Just finished rewiring a bunch of stuff on the passenger fender today. Good luck with your project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Welcome! I have an F150 and an F250, and would love to have a Bronco. But, I don't have a problem. Just everyone else. Anyway, glad you found us. That looks like quite the Bronco. Lots of neat stuff on it. How 'bout some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKsWay Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Welcome! I have an F150 and an F250, and would love to have a Bronco. But, I don't have a problem. Just everyone else. Anyway, glad you found us. That looks like quite the Bronco. Lots of neat stuff on it. How 'bout some pics? Hey, there, Don't know how to insert pictures yet, I can't get the 'insert image' to insert an image... it's just adding file spec info...still trying... Would anybody have a clear picture (link?) under the hood of their Bronco that clearly shows the wiring between the alternator, starter relay, and battery? I need one to compare the wiring in my '81, it's been altered... Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKsWay Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Welcome! I have an F150 and an F250, and would love to have a Bronco. But, I don't have a problem. Just everyone else. Anyway, glad you found us. That looks like quite the Bronco. Lots of neat stuff on it. How 'bout some pics? Hi, Gary, Found the picture insert instructions, here goes again... , Hope I got this right... Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Hi, Gary, Found the picture insert instructions, here goes again... , Hope I got this right... Thanks Jim Jim - Good looking truck! Glad you got the Insert Image thing to work. As for wiring, I don't have a pic, but how about the schematic: http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/charge--power-distribution.html. If that doesn't work I could take a pic of Big Blue's wiring tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKsWay Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 I'm Jim, and I just bought my first Bronco; is this sharing like AA? Yes! Doesn't it start out, "Hi, my name is Jim and I have a Ford problem!". LOL. Welcome aboard. I spent some time in friend's Bullnose Bronco's back in the 80's and 90's, but largey forgot about them until recently. They've really grown on me the last while, and I'd love to have one myself. I'm working on cleaning up under the hood myself. Just finished rewiring a bunch of stuff on the passenger fender today. Good luck with your project! Hi, Rembrant, Same here, cleaning up the passenger side, alternator/starter relay/regulator wiring, gotta do some studying to be sure things are what they should be. Right now my charge gauge might not be reading right, it's steady at just right of center. Bronco runs fine though, and no battery problems... After cleaning up the driver side wiring by pulling out the original ignition wiring, I checked the temperature circuit, it's good, but the is gauge stuck full cold, either the sensor or the connection is bad Fuel & oil pressure gauges reading normal. Studying wiring diagrams... Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKsWay Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Jim - Good looking truck! Glad you got the Insert Image thing to work. As for wiring, I don't have a pic, but how about the schematic: http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/charge--power-distribution.html. If that doesn't work I could take a pic of Big Blue's wiring tomorrow. Hi, Gary, Thanks again, the tech references are great. Am studying them & comparing them to what I'm looking at under my hood - Tested my temp circuit & have good gauge response there, but practically had to run for my life at that point, and am now waiting for the mosquito's to stop swarming so I can get back at it... Never had mosquito's like this before (central WI) Thanks again Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Hi, Gary, Thanks again, the tech references are great. Am studying them & comparing them to what I'm looking at under my hood - Tested my temp circuit & have good gauge response there, but practically had to run for my life at that point, and am now waiting for the mosquito's to stop swarming so I can get back at it... Never had mosquito's like this before (central WI) Thanks again Jim Jim - Glad that is working for you. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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