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howdy folks
Well picked up an 84 bronco and it runs well but i was wondering if ya'll would be able to take a look at the picks i just posted of it in the garage and let me know if you saw anything i needed to be aware of other than needing new rubber. Thanks ahead of time folks 
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here is what i have on it so far
Your VIN number: 1FMEU15G1ELA24122
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: MPV
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class E, GVWR 6,001-7,000 pounds, None
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: Bronco XLT
Chassis Type: 4x4
Body Type: 2-Door
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 5.8L (351cid)
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Horse Power: TBD
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 1984
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Michigan Truck: Wayne, Michigan
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: A24122
Your VIN number: 1FMEU15G1ELA24122
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: MPV
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class E, GVWR 6,001-7,000 pounds, None
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: Bronco XLT
Chassis Type: 4x4
Body Type: 2-Door
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 5.8L (351cid)
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Horse Power: TBD
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 1984
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Michigan Truck: Wayne, Michigan
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: A24122
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Seems like what it is, a 27-8 YO truck, i wouldn't worry too much, do preventive maintemance, pack the bearings, the u-joints, change fluids, and hope for the best, when some parts star failing, just replace them, good luck, and welcome to this section 
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P.S.: Might want to try Seafoaming the truck, and doing the sixlitre tune-up.
.P.S.: Might want to try Seafoaming the truck, and doing the sixlitre tune-up.
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Seems like what it is, a 27-8 YO truck, i wouldn't worry too much, do preventive maintemance, pack the bearings, the u-joints, change fluids, and hope for the best, when some parts star failing, just replace them, good luck, and welcome to this section .
P.S.: Might want to try Seafoaming the truck, and doing the sixlitre tune-up.
.P.S.: Might want to try Seafoaming the truck, and doing the sixlitre tune-up.
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any thoughts on the pro's / con's of putting hummer tires on this thing since they unlike most off road tires are affordable? - for example if i'm going to have to lift it further not gonna happen
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You will need beefier axles (minimum Dana 60 front and rear, Sterlings would be better) and way higher gearing (something near 5.) if you decide to use 37" tires in the truck, that would make the truck an off-road toy mostly.
Do a search on Seafoam on this section or the F-150 contemporary section, basically it's a product that cleans the deposits in the engine and helps it run better.
Do a search on Seafoam on this section or the F-150 contemporary section, basically it's a product that cleans the deposits in the engine and helps it run better.
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You will need beefier axles (minimum Dana 60 front and rear, Sterlings would be better) and way higher gearing (something near 5.) if you decide to use 37" tires in the truck, that would make the truck an off-road toy mostly.
Do a search on Seafoam on this section or the F-150 contemporary section, basically it's a product that cleans the deposits in the engine and helps it run better.
Do a search on Seafoam on this section or the F-150 contemporary section, basically it's a product that cleans the deposits in the engine and helps it run better.
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I wouldn't go nowhere higher than 33" with the stock axles (maybe 35" at most, but new gearing would be in order).
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Encho has covered everything I can think of. Humvee tires are really heavy, your truck will not like them. Aside from all the mods mentioned, your gonna have to worry about the transmission and u-joints if you put those tires on.
A good tune up and exhaust upgrade will make the 5.8 a real nice motor.
A good tune up and exhaust upgrade will make the 5.8 a real nice motor.
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Encho has covered everything I can think of. Humvee tires are really heavy, your truck will not like them. Aside from all the mods mentioned, your gonna have to worry about the transmission and u-joints if you put those tires on.
A good tune up and exhaust upgrade will make the 5.8 a real nice motor.
A good tune up and exhaust upgrade will make the 5.8 a real nice motor.
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That could be bad news it means you have a coolant leak, and it's probably mixing with oil from other leaks, even worse, it could be a blown head gasket.
On edit: You did mention the floor was wet? then dis-regard this, you probably have oil or ATF leaking somewhere. Then it's easier to find out the cause, check the power steering setup, the front and rear of the engine for oil, the front, rear or the pan of the tranny for ATF leaks, if all these check, then try the diffs.
On edit: You did mention the floor was wet? then dis-regard this, you probably have oil or ATF leaking somewhere. Then it's easier to find out the cause, check the power steering setup, the front and rear of the engine for oil, the front, rear or the pan of the tranny for ATF leaks, if all these check, then try the diffs.
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Could also be gas. I've seen small leaks from the fuel filter clips if it wasn't installed correctly.
You're gonna have to go park it on some stores nice, dry parking lot and see approx where the leak is and any colors.
You're gonna have to go park it on some stores nice, dry parking lot and see approx where the leak is and any colors.
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looks like its an oil leak but there is too much crud for me to be sure so i'm gonna spend the next couple days degreasing the engine bay and undercarriage so i can find where it is coming from - in the meantime stocked up on oil until i can find it - as to atf fluid i'll check that again but the 3 times so far (once a day since i've had it) it has been constant but i'll keep an eye out for that as well. As to coolant everything seems to be fine w/ that but i'll keep an eye on it. Fuel is a possibility that i originally considered and will still watch for but i don't smell any and the fuel level seems stable. Anything i should be aware of as i do the degreasing since i won't be starting that until i pick up my kid from school in a couple hours.