restoration...making it original...

gvrangr98 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 08:52 AM

I am doing by best to get my 69 bronco back to original. unfortunately, the motor is out of a 72. which is really ok by me. my question is...Is there any number or I.D. tag on the block that will tell me or rather, give me a sort of "build sheet" for the 302 v8? what kind of fuel pump; distibutor; original carb...etcetera.....My goal is to restore this ole' girl back to original the very best possible. Any one been through this before have any tips on where to find related info? Thanks in advance!

gfw1985 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 09:04 AM

There is a number cast into the block behind the starter. Sticky's under small block V8 forum will help decipher. Points distributor, standard fuel pump and 2bbl. carb will be stock. Stock 72 302 will be 140hp, 8.5:1 compression. NumberDummy will come up with any part numbers. Classicbroncos.com is the best source for EB related questions since that is all it deals with. Enjoy.

hofuf · #3 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 08:35 PM

Get a catalog from LMC. They've got all of the info you need in there. I'm sure classicbroncos is good, too but it's nice to have hard copy.

gvrangr98 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gfw1985

There is a number cast into the block behind the starter. Sticky's under small block V8 forum will help decipher. Points distributor, standard fuel pump and 2bbl. carb will be stock. Stock 72 302 will be 140hp, 8.5:1 compression. NumberDummy will come up with any part numbers. Classicbroncos.com is the best source for EB related questions since that is all it deals with. Enjoy.

thanks for the info. how many digit number am I looking for? right behind the starter you say?

gfw1985 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 02:08 PM

The first 4 digits will give you the year, what it came out of etc. Example 72 wil be D2**, 69 wil be C9## the next four just says its an engine, 6015. Look at the stickies, pretty well self explained.

gvrangr98 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gfw1985

the first 4 digits will give you the year, what it came out of etc. Example 72 wil be d2**, 69 wil be c9## the next four just says its an engine, 6015. Look at the stickies, pretty well self explained.

great, thanks! I'll keep on posting...

Broncoholic1 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-2009, 06:17 PM

You prolly have a D1xx block

Call mark At Jeff's Bronco Graveyard he knows everything.

Fungus232 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gvrangr98

I am doing by best to get my 69 bronco back to original. unfortunately, the motor is out of a 72. which is really ok by me. my question is...Is there any number or I.D. tag on the block that will tell me or rather, give me a sort of "build sheet" for the 302 v8? what kind of fuel pump; distibutor; original carb...etcetera.....My goal is to restore this ole' girl back to original the very best possible. Any one been through this before have any tips on where to find related info? Thanks in advance!

I'm currently upgrading my '69 and have quite a few original parts stacking up if you need anything.

Fungus

gvrangr98 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fungus232

I'm currently upgrading my '69 and have quite a few original parts stacking up if you need anything.

Fungus

TAILGATE! I will geta small list going, then we can maybe figure out details...thanks.

Broncoholic1 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 04:45 AM

Did you check above your starter & see what casting number your block is yet?

gvrangr98 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Broncoholic1

Did you check above your starter & see what casting number your block is yet?

no. didn't get a chance because of the snow. yeah seriously....it's snowing out in October! I will do it tomarrow for sure. BTW, I was tinkering around with the oil sending unit,(I think that is what it is...next to the fuel pump?; with one small wire attatched?...) I was going to remove it a have a look inside(the best i could); didn't even get a 1/4 turn an it snapped off leaving a good portion inside the block!!!....now what?

I would have to say, someone else before me broke it and tried to glue it..er, something of that nature; There is glue residue left on the part that snapped. Someone has been there before me.
! uuuggghh! it might be plastic, I might be able to tap it out...carefully.

gfw1985 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 06:19 PM

It's not plastic. If you still have enough sticking out vise grips may get it. Get your new one first so you can see what you're dealing with and proper size and threads before you start drilling.

gvrangr98 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gfw1985

It's not plastic. If you still have enough sticking out vise grips may get it. Get your new one first so you can see what you're dealing with and proper size and threads before you start drilling.

That's good advice......Are they exspensive?

gfw1985 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 09:49 AM

Jeff's Bronco Graveyard has them for $13. Should have an extention tube between sender and block $21. But any parts store should have them.

firefighter2134 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 09:56 AM

i have a 69 bronco with a 170 engine in it. looking to upgrade to v8. old 6 banger only has 112,000 orig miles on it. anyone interested or know anyone interested in a hard top?