Nice man, should have shot me a text and I would have met you for a beer! Please do start a thread for the Bronco man, I'd love to follow along on that swap.
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It was just a quick up and back. Couldnt find anywhere to stay! Ended up in Ft. Worth.
I dunno man, but they keep filling up and we keep building them. I hate it but it pays the bills.
I'm leaving for Austin here in a bit, kid has a soccer tournament down there this weekend.
I was able to get everything stripped out of the cab Friday evening. Getting the harnesses out was an absolute BEATING. Saturday, my dad came to help me get the engine out. By lunch time, we had the truck on the trailer headed to the scrap yard.
Here's where the budget stands so far:
Truck purchase w/ delivery: $3020.00
Scrap value: $275
I have the interior listed for $1k, Ill take any offer over $500 at this point. So lets just say I get $700 which knocks the total investment to $2k.
What I need to purchase:
Costs to strip the harness down and make it run standalone: $850
transfer case adapter so I can mount it in the frame: $450
Motor mounts: $130
Fuel system stuff: $400 maybe? Need a pump, regulator, some line and the adapter fitting for the fuel rail.
So that's $3830 and should get the truck running. Itll need hoses, an E-fan (I have a taurus fan I think), an electric power steering pump, and probably a dozen other little things. I sincerely hope its as easy as Im making it sound. If you wanted to do this in a fox, I don't think it would be radically different.
Other things to note:
I'm using the bronco transfer case so I can keep the push button shift on the dash and keep the interior looking factory. You can absolutely use the newer transfer case, you just have to buy a $600 controller.
The factory gauges will be made to work to keep the stock appearance.
They make power steering pump adapters to run PS, but you gotta relocate the alternator too and it gets spendy. Much easier and cheaper to just run the Volvo electric pump.
I think that's about it for now.
Here's where the budget stands so far:
Truck purchase w/ delivery: $3020.00
Scrap value: $275
I have the interior listed for $1k, Ill take any offer over $500 at this point. So lets just say I get $700 which knocks the total investment to $2k.
What I need to purchase:
Costs to strip the harness down and make it run standalone: $850
transfer case adapter so I can mount it in the frame: $450
Motor mounts: $130
Fuel system stuff: $400 maybe? Need a pump, regulator, some line and the adapter fitting for the fuel rail.
So that's $3830 and should get the truck running. Itll need hoses, an E-fan (I have a taurus fan I think), an electric power steering pump, and probably a dozen other little things. I sincerely hope its as easy as Im making it sound. If you wanted to do this in a fox, I don't think it would be radically different.
Other things to note:
I'm using the bronco transfer case so I can keep the push button shift on the dash and keep the interior looking factory. You can absolutely use the newer transfer case, you just have to buy a $600 controller.
The factory gauges will be made to work to keep the stock appearance.
They make power steering pump adapters to run PS, but you gotta relocate the alternator too and it gets spendy. Much easier and cheaper to just run the Volvo electric pump.
I think that's about it for now.
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The fox has always had a vibration since the manual swap 4 or 5 years ago. I finally let it get to me enough to do something about it. Tuesday I dropped the drive shaft off to get rebalanced. They said it was "out 50, got it down to 10." I assume that has to be grams. I put it back in last night and went to a local show but the vibration is better but still somewhat there at freeway speeds.
This is going to sound dumb, but Im doing to ask anyway to make sure. The driveshaft should have NO play in it coming out of the trans, right? My suspicion is that the tail shaft bearing in the transmission is toast along with everything else in the transmission. I'll get it rebuilt soon, I'm tired of not being able to shift it normally.
A few of the cars from the show last night but there was a LOT of nice rides there and lots of friends so I was talking and not taking pics.
This is going to sound dumb, but Im doing to ask anyway to make sure. The driveshaft should have NO play in it coming out of the trans, right? My suspicion is that the tail shaft bearing in the transmission is toast along with everything else in the transmission. I'll get it rebuilt soon, I'm tired of not being able to shift it normally.
A few of the cars from the show last night but there was a LOT of nice rides there and lots of friends so I was talking and not taking pics.
Vice Grip Garage recently purchased a pantera that had been sitting ( his usual get it running and drive it home thing) and I was not very impressed with how it was put together..... Always thought they were the coolest but not any longer...The fox has always had a vibration since the manual swap 4 or 5 years ago. I finally let it get to me enough to do something about it. Tuesday I dropped the drive shaft off to get rebalanced. They said it was "out 50, got it down to 10." I assume that has to be grams. I put it back in last night and went to a local show but the vibration is better but still somewhat there at freeway speeds.
This is going to sound dumb, but Im doing to ask anyway to make sure. The driveshaft should have NO play in it coming out of the trans, right? My suspicion is that the tail shaft bearing in the transmission is toast along with everything else in the transmission. I'll get it rebuilt soon, I'm tired of not being able to shift it normally.
A few of the cars from the show last night but there was a LOT of nice rides there and lots of friends so I was talking and not taking pics.
Does the driveshaft snout slide into the tail shaft snugly?
I think I have a tail shaft busing and possibly the install tool too that I got from a member, if you want I can hunt it down and send it to you, I'm not going to ever need it.
I think I have a tail shaft busing and possibly the install tool too that I got from a member, if you want I can hunt it down and send it to you, I'm not going to ever need it.
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I seem to remember that when you install a new one they can be a tad tight and you may have to hone it. If you are uncomfortable with doing it yourself then you have a couple of choices.
- Call around to transmission shops and see if one can replace it for you. Take the housing and the yolk to them so they can make sure it fits properly.
- Buy a new tail housing...when you price them you will either do it yourself or take it to a transmission shop.
I seem to remember that when you install a new one they can be a tad tight and you may have to hone it. If you are uncomfortable with doing it yourself then you have a couple of choices.
- Call around to transmission shops and see if one can replace it for you. Take the housing and the yolk to them so they can make sure it fits properly.
- Buy a new tail housing...when you price them you will either do it yourself or take it to a transmission shop.
It's not virgin and its not lot lizard. Just a little play. LOL!
This mustang is a jealous biatch, I swear. I said, "Alright, you run well. Let's keep it that way so I can focus on the Bronco for a bit." and she said F U dood, I am the center of attention.
I have a wife already, I don't need a second.
In all seriousness, I drove it to run errands the other day and its acting up in a new way. It's like the fuel is randomly cutting out. I have not had time to try and diagnose but If I were to guess it seems like the fuel pump power supply or the pump itself is acting up. Maybe the regulator but I doubt that.
I have a wife already, I don't need a second.
In all seriousness, I drove it to run errands the other day and its acting up in a new way. It's like the fuel is randomly cutting out. I have not had time to try and diagnose but If I were to guess it seems like the fuel pump power supply or the pump itself is acting up. Maybe the regulator but I doubt that.
Yeah, they get that way, in the middle of re-do'n the intake/exhaust manifolds and carb on Brand X the 'Appliance ' (corolla daily) started skip'n a beat, I was just bragging to someone about how dependable it's been.
I'll update my thread tomorrow or someday, anyway just start at one end, pressure and voltage, start with the easy.......who am I advising....
You're a Pro
fix it in your sleep.
I'll update my thread tomorrow or someday, anyway just start at one end, pressure and voltage, start with the easy.......who am I advising....
You're a Pro
fix it in your sleep.
Bronco Update:
Been collecting parts. I have the t-case to 6r80 adapter and 96-04 mustang motor mounts, so the engine can be installed. Last night, I disconnected everything I could get to and removed 6 of 8 body mount bolts. The remaining 2 will have to be cut off and the body will be free.
I'm working from home today, I suspect lunch will be many hours long...
Mustang update:
- TPS is bad, have a new one to install
- output shaft on trans is bad, vibration bad enough to prevent driving. I suspect the D/S being out of balance for so long cause the trans issue and I only have myself to blame for neglecting to fix it. Oh well. Itll happen soon enough once the lift is freed up.
Been collecting parts. I have the t-case to 6r80 adapter and 96-04 mustang motor mounts, so the engine can be installed. Last night, I disconnected everything I could get to and removed 6 of 8 body mount bolts. The remaining 2 will have to be cut off and the body will be free.
I'm working from home today, I suspect lunch will be many hours long...
Mustang update:
- TPS is bad, have a new one to install
- output shaft on trans is bad, vibration bad enough to prevent driving. I suspect the D/S being out of balance for so long cause the trans issue and I only have myself to blame for neglecting to fix it. Oh well. Itll happen soon enough once the lift is freed up.
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