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From: Caracas, Venezuela
Check this out Dylan:
FORD BRONCO Mile Marker Part-Time Transfer Case Conversions 502 - SummitRacing.com
FORD BRONCO Mile Marker Part-Time Transfer Case Conversions 502 - SummitRacing.com
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Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Algona, Washington
Check this out Dylan:
FORD BRONCO Mile Marker Part-Time Transfer Case Conversions 502 - SummitRacing.com
FORD BRONCO Mile Marker Part-Time Transfer Case Conversions 502 - SummitRacing.com
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From: Algona, Washington
Pretty much i don't have any updates... I haven't been up to much with the bronco besides driving it around. I took it on a maiden voyage about a hour away to meet with some other FTE members. It was pretty fun. Today i had the idea to swap the headlights from my 88 ranger to the bronco since the one's in the ranger are more expensive and brighter than stock halogen lights. Otherwise i haven't done much to it other than keeping the oil topped off.
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Post Fiend
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From: Algona, Washington
Nah i'm sure it's a combo of the valve cover, pan gasket, and the rear main seal spewing oil on everything. Mine sits mainly cause i don't have anywhere to go. Work is maybe 1.5 miles away, i tried riding my bike but got pulled over by a cop because i didn't have lights or reflectors that are needed for night time riding.
On a different note, i didn't swap the lights cause it started raining right before i left the house. I did however, drive it to the store and notice my thumping noise came back. Guess i get to search for the thread locker and tighten the driveline down again. At least this time i know where to look and can get it fixed before driving on the freeway.
On a different note, i didn't swap the lights cause it started raining right before i left the house. I did however, drive it to the store and notice my thumping noise came back. Guess i get to search for the thread locker and tighten the driveline down again. At least this time i know where to look and can get it fixed before driving on the freeway.
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Nah i'm sure it's a combo of the valve cover, pan gasket, and the rear main seal spewing oil on everything. Mine sits mainly cause i don't have anywhere to go. Work is maybe 1.5 miles away, i tried riding my bike but got pulled over by a cop because i didn't have lights or reflectors that are needed for night time riding.
On a different note, i didn't swap the lights cause it started raining right before i left the house. I did however, drive it to the store and notice my thumping noise came back. Guess i get to search for the thread locker and tighten the driveline down again. At least this time i know where to look and can get it fixed before driving on the freeway.
On a different note, i didn't swap the lights cause it started raining right before i left the house. I did however, drive it to the store and notice my thumping noise came back. Guess i get to search for the thread locker and tighten the driveline down again. At least this time i know where to look and can get it fixed before driving on the freeway.
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Post Fiend
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From: Algona, Washington
I'll get to the gaskets and seal eventually. Since it doesn't leak really bad yet i am not highly concerned. Once it gets about a quart low the leak gets even slower. And unless i have plans to drive a great distance i usually don't worry too much about the oil level. I'm sure it will live missing 1 quart.
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Algona, Washington
I fixed the driveline issue i had. 4 new grade 8 bolts replacing the smashed up ones i had. Anyways, i do have pictures to show for my work even though it is just 4 bolts getting replaced 
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This is how it looked. I drove it like this for a bit.
New bolts.
And the replacement.
The bolts looked like the head was going to be too big but it actually fit perfect there. I also applied thread lock to it and i think that should cement it in there now.
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This is how it looked. I drove it like this for a bit.
New bolts.
And the replacement.
The bolts looked like the head was going to be too big but it actually fit perfect there. I also applied thread lock to it and i think that should cement it in there now.
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From: Island Southeast Alaska
If they came up good-n-tight without stripping they will be fine with the thread lock on them. Night Bud. I just fought a blizzard for three hours getting home. All I see when I close my eyes is silver dollar size snow flakes.