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re: Old School Mechanic Needed - 1974 Bronco
Posted on 6/20/22 at 2:19 pm to BayouBengalRubicon
Posted on 6/20/22 at 2:19 pm to BayouBengalRubicon
1) What is your base timing set at ?
No idea
2) Is your vacuum advance connected and is it connected to port or manifold vacuum?
Yes from what I can tell.
3) Do you have a timing light to verify that your timing advance is working, and how much advance your getting?
I do but it’s been 20 years since I’ve checked the timing on a vehicle.
4) What kind of carb is on it and how was the idle mixture set?
No idea.
I am familiar with these concepts but completely out of my depth in troubleshooting this type of thing.
No idea
2) Is your vacuum advance connected and is it connected to port or manifold vacuum?
Yes from what I can tell.
3) Do you have a timing light to verify that your timing advance is working, and how much advance your getting?
I do but it’s been 20 years since I’ve checked the timing on a vehicle.
4) What kind of carb is on it and how was the idle mixture set?
No idea.
I am familiar with these concepts but completely out of my depth in troubleshooting this type of thing.
1
Posted on 6/20/22 at 2:38 pm to tiggerfan02 2021
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You forgot the old rotor button. That thing will get a carbon track burned in it, and create all kinds of misfire issues.
And while you're in there, you may as well change out the points.
...And never change the points without changing the condenser.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 5:44 pm to Papercutninja
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the prices are nuts. I’ve seen Broncos with similar conditions to mine with $25k price tags and higher.
I see some ho hum old Broncos going in the $60K-$70K range and some ultra tight Broncos going well past $100K. Crazy what they are going for now.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 6:57 pm to Papercutninja
I have a 75 sport with a 2006 frame off done and my latest Hagerty Appraisal is north of $125k and I had it checked against regular ole NADA and it was north of $130k
Posted on 6/20/22 at 10:32 pm to Papercutninja
quote:
1) What is your base timing set at ?
No idea
2) Is your vacuum advance connected and is it connected to port or manifold vacuum?
Yes from what I can tell.
3) Do you have a timing light to verify that your timing advance is working, and how much advance your getting?
I do but it’s been 20 years since I’ve checked the timing on a vehicle.
4) What kind of carb is on it and how was the idle mixture set?
No idea.
I am familiar with these concepts but completely out of my depth in troubleshooting this type of thing.
I'll put money that you're timing is way off! Has a huge affect on everything. It's quick and easy to set, especially if you buy the below:
LINK ==
Posted on 6/20/22 at 11:04 pm to BayouBengalRubicon
Thanks for the link, I’ll give it a check after some additional research.
I really do love the truck. It fell by the wayside while my kids were young. Now that they are out of car seats, I’m looking forward to enjoying it with them. Thank you all for the advice!
I really do love the truck. It fell by the wayside while my kids were young. Now that they are out of car seats, I’m looking forward to enjoying it with them. Thank you all for the advice!
Posted on 6/22/22 at 9:48 pm to Papercutninja
you should keep the Bronco!
Learning how to do basic tuning and maintenance is fun and rewarding. Setting timing, tune ups, and carb work are easy afternoon projects that go a long way with your engine.
Learning how to do basic tuning and maintenance is fun and rewarding. Setting timing, tune ups, and carb work are easy afternoon projects that go a long way with your engine.
Posted on 6/23/22 at 8:14 am to BayouBengalRubicon
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Learning how to do basic tuning and maintenance is fun and rewarding. Setting timing, tune ups, and carb work are easy afternoon projects that go a long way with your engine.
This 100%. Those classic Bronco's are very basic and easy to work on. There are plenty of sites and forums for help.
ClassicBroncos.com
BroncoZone.com
If you don't want all of the trouble I'll buy that old pesky Bronco from you.
Posted on 6/23/22 at 8:18 am to Papercutninja
Posted on 6/23/22 at 8:27 am to Boat Motor Bandit
quote:
I have a 75 sport with a 2006 frame off done
pics?
Posted on 6/23/22 at 12:12 pm to Papercutninja
I have a buddy that was having the same issue that you are having. He has a 72. He ended up buying the Holley Snipper EFI conversion kit and hasn't had to touch it since.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 4:01 pm to Vlad
Update: Thanks to everyone for the advice and encouragement. I have officially dived into the engine compartment and I’ve got the cuts, bruises, oiled fingernails to provide it. My wife said I look like a heroin addict because of the bruises up my arms.
I’ve replaced the timing cover and water pump. Currently waiting on a mounting bolt to get the power steering pump remounted. Once I’ve got this completed, that should take care of the coolant leak.
I’ll need to replace the fuel line since it snapped during the timing cover replacement and generally looks old and rotted. Next steps are to drive the damn thing and see if there are any lingering issues.
Windshield and seat covers are next for the exterior, as well as some new rivets for the fender flairs. Lots left to do but it’s coming together.
I’ve replaced the timing cover and water pump. Currently waiting on a mounting bolt to get the power steering pump remounted. Once I’ve got this completed, that should take care of the coolant leak.
I’ll need to replace the fuel line since it snapped during the timing cover replacement and generally looks old and rotted. Next steps are to drive the damn thing and see if there are any lingering issues.
Windshield and seat covers are next for the exterior, as well as some new rivets for the fender flairs. Lots left to do but it’s coming together.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 4:37 pm to Papercutninja
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I have officially dived into the engine compartment and I’ve got the cuts, bruises, oiled fingernails to provide it.
I hate that part.
I've been procrastinating spending 6-8 hrs under my CJ since May. When I did the engine install, I installed a new clutch and throw out bearing. The throw out bearing was greasable. After 400 miles or so on the rebuild, I started getting throw out bearing noise. Can't remember if I greased it.
Gotta separate the trans from the motor and hit it with the grease gun. But in order to do that, the garage temp needs to be <90 degrees, and I have to borrow a trans jack.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 9:02 pm to slacker130
I changed the front drums to discs during my last project on my half cab. ‘‘Twas a pain trying to break apart 50 year old brake lines etc.
but rewarding in the end. Just takes time. Forum guys can really help on classic broncos.
but rewarding in the end. Just takes time. Forum guys can really help on classic broncos.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 10:12 pm to BayouBengalRubicon
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do you want it running for cheap, or fixed RIGHT? those are two very different mechanics
This is a factual statement that most people do not understand.
Price shopping for mechanical repairs of any type (plumbing/electrical/HVAC etc.), not just auto repair, is a dangerous gamble.
Price is what you pay, value is what you get.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 10:30 pm to hawkster
They would fix it. It won't be cheap. I bet they even recommend an electronic FI / ignition system. If I was working on this type of vehicle that's what I would do I think. I never had a problem with similar in the past but distributors getting wet just sounds like a hassle now.
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