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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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I have a 79 bronco that i bought from somebody that didnt know 2 much about it because he received it for a past debt. he mentioned a motor swap but was unclear as to what was swaped in so the question is how do i tell what motor and transmission was put in any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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do you have haynes manual. i beleive it will show the different valvcovers and the number of bolts and there arangement on the heads to help identify the motor. or posting a pic might help as well
 
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yes i do i will have to check on that. thanks
 
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