Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help

[jjacobs05]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has a good Bronco shop in the Denver or Golden area? Or is anyone out there looking to provide some much needed help to get my Bronco back to purring? A buddy of mine rebuilt the engine about 4 years ago and things were running smoothly for quite a while. He has since moved away and I am without a shop that I trust. Since I don't have a garage, the time, or really the knowledge to tune it back up to how it was running back then, I thought I would ask the crew here to get recommendations.

I suspect that my immediate issues could be solved with some minor tuning or perhaps a new fuel pump, but I would defer to a more knowledgeable person to diagnose it. Currently the Bronco is in Golden and would have to be towed somewhere to be looked at.

Thanks!
Jay

[mickphatmac]

Are you getting fuel up to the carb? Have you messed with the points and timing yet or do you just want someone to take care of it for you?

[jjacobs05]

It is pretty strange in that it seems to be an intermittent issue. It runs completely fine for maybe 10 minutes, and then will stall out (once while I was going 60 mph). After I pull over, it will just barely start and with the gas pedal fully down will not rev up at all for about 5 minutes (sounds like I'm in a slow-putt competition). If I let off the gas pedal at all, it will die and I will hear a loud backfire out the exhaust. After about 5 minutes, it will rev up fine again and I can get another 10 miles down the road.

I have messed with the points and timing years ago, but don't really trust myself to do a good job. I would love some help or recommendations on where to go.

[Eck]

Dusty Dog Garage is a Bronco guy and is part of this club. I am not sure what his expertise or experience is with carbs, but give him a call.
http://dustydoggarage.com/

Jason's Auto Repair in Arvada is another club member and shop owner that comes highly recommended-- again, not sure about carb expertise but probably worth a call.
Address: 6439 Miller St, Arvada, CO 80004
Phone: (720) 787-4695

[jjacobs05]

Thanks Eck - The recommendations are much appreciated. I will check them out.

[mickphatmac]

on FB there's a guy I believe close to your neck of the woods, Andy Janes. Specializing in Broncos and classic cars...
Shop # is 720-681-8105

[Rox Crusher]

I would replace the fuel filter.

[jjacobs05]

Thanks mickphatmac, I will also look into Andy Janes' shop.

And thanks Rox Crusher, I will check the fuel filter.

[mickphatmac]

Mine was doing the same thing a couple years ago and the timing was out about 20┬░ so I will check the points and throw a timing light on it and I bet that fixes your problem

[jjacobs05]

Thanks mickphatmac. Sorry to hear that you also had this issue, but that's great to know.

[Justin]

I've got a timing light. If you want to swing by I'd be happy to check it.

[jjacobs05]

Thanks Justin,

I sent you a personal message. Would be awesome to get some knowledgeable help!