Part 1 here.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...new-truck.html

Part 2..


Today I hope to have the brake system complete. all the lines are in except the front. I need to go get a self bleeder and probably more fluid.

 

Its amazing how much stuff you get done on that thing, it takes me months just to get around to changing a power steering pump!

 

it getting harder. I have a regular job from 6am to 4pm then my gun business from 430pm to 7pm I work on the truck between the customers and that is a PITA because they only come when i get started with the work. If i want business all i need to do is go start work on the truck. I get the rest done between 7pm ant 830 when the bugs come out.

 

man I am glad to see this revitalized! It's gonna get there. We are here for support!! Oh, and guns....

 

Agree on all points!

 

Mcali

Did you ever have an issue with the gauges in your dash suddenly not working? Temp fuel and oil pressure?

 

I'm pretty damn impressed by your progress.

 

No not yet.

 

I was able to get the new brakes all done















I was not able to bleed the front brakes i just cant get the bleeders open. I just loosened the bolts that hold the hose on the calipers and let fluid flow in. the should not have had any air in them anyway but who knows. They feel solid so I'm good for now. I may just replace the calipers too, why not everything else is.

The truck ran great. burned the tires on the asphalt. still only get 17 or so boost empty on flat ground. I would like to go try and see what it can do with a load now.
I also hooked up the trans cooler sending unit. The ABS light did not go out. I dont know what to do now. I do have 1 wire in the rear of the truck that is not hooked up to anything. I don't remember if it was before. Its green and it come out of the loom that goes to the brake and tail light, Here is a pick of it... Anyone know what it goes to?

 

You get chit done! Not sure about the wire.

 

If the wire is in the trailer light connections (and I think the color is the same I saw on my truck) then I think it might be for a third brake light on a camper shell. See the first diagram here: 1996 Bronco/F-Series and notice the line marked "Aux marker lamp connection".

 

I need to get the steering aligned, get tags and pay the huge tax NV gets. then work on the AC! it's hot here.

 

Did you pull the ABS code again to see if it is anything different this time?

Kevin

 

On the ABS light, check fuse #15 in the in cab fuse panel. It is a 20 amp fuse. I hooked a trailer up to my 97 that had faulty wiring, and it blew that fuse, which made the ABS light come on.

 

Hmm
Wouldn't that be sweet!
I have never taken the time to hook my camper shell third brake light.