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Bronco Custom 1979 400 rebuild

Hi Guys, Im from Argentina and this was my engine rebuild project

Bronco 400 with TMI pistons, the first one here.


this is my 79 bronco custom, it has a 351M engine with C6 auto trans.



I got 400 crank and pistons, and I´ll swap the C6 for a ZF5 manual trans.

I turned off the engine in may 2010...

 
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5/19/2010

removing the engine





C6 broken part...













bronco coming home without engine



 
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First I got an used Edelbrock Performer 400 intake, but I sold it and finally I got this brand new weiand action plus +










 
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oil pan and the carburetor



Barry Grant Demon 625CFM













 
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Tmeyer sent me these

400 Hypereutectic Piston 9,3:1
Premium Rings
Kit Gasket Set
Expansion Plugs, Brass
Oil Pump
SBF Lifters
"335" series-Gear Drive-Quiet
Ultra Slick Engine Assy. Lube
Plastigage
ZDDP oil additive- 4oz. bottle
Cam Bearing Set- Grooved
Valve Spring, Retainer and Locks kit
HARMONIC BALANCER
Engine Bolt Kit- 351M/400
400 Crankshaft Kit
rod and Main bearings
351M/400 Push Rods
BBF Roller Rocker Arms
1.650" Exhaust Valve
2.040" Intake Valve
351M/400-Water Pump
 
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you can see a friend working, also he is developing the new Radius Arm Drop Brackets for my custom.





 
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