www.ColoradoClassicBroncos.com

Pretty much copying Viper's build

Going to use same cam as Phil with GT40P heads with BH headers (the fit / spark plug clearance isn't an issue).

Justin wrote:or something more fun?

I wish I could do something more fun but just far too many other priorities draining the life out of my Bronco fund.

Didn't get to work on it much over the holidays but got this installed and wired up.

I still need to wire in the auto-dim cancel function (when in reverse) and maybe a door switch so the courtesy light comes on automatically.

(Nice work, I'll be waiting for your write up and pictures to document how I can do the same :)
BUT,

What in the what???
70┬░ in your garage and there's snow on the ground... dude...
Yeah OK, I'm jealous! My toes get frostbite just going out to get a pop out of soda fridge!

Rox Crusher wrote:Didn't get to work on it much over the holidays but got this installed and wired up.

I still need to wire in the auto-dim cancel function (when in reverse) and maybe a door switch so the courtesy light comes on automatically.

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What's that out of?

mickphatmac wrote:(Nice work, I'll be waiting for your write up and pictures to document how I can do the same :)
BUT,

What in the what???
70┬░ in your garage and there's snow on the ground... dude...
Yeah OK, I'm jealous! My toes get frostbite just going out to get a pop out of soda fridge!

I mighta had that propane heater cranked up a little too far !

: )

Moab Mike wrote:

Rox Crusher wrote:Didn't get to work on it much over the holidays but got this installed and wired up.

I still need to wire in the auto-dim cancel function (when in reverse) and maybe a door switch so the courtesy light comes on automatically.

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What's that out of?

I don't know some sort of closely guarded secret. I've been trying to find one for a couple years now in the yards or on eBay without luck.

So, I gave in and bought it from a guy on CB.com. I think he may still have some.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... p?t=245500

Phil found one in the yard with the integrated compass but no temp sender. He might have paid "slightly" less than me.

Rox Crusher wrote:

Moab Mike wrote:

Rox Crusher wrote:Didn't get to work on it much over the holidays but got this installed and wired up.

I still need to wire in the auto-dim cancel function (when in reverse) and maybe a door switch so the courtesy light comes on automatically.

image.jpeg

What's that out of?

I don't know some sort of closely guarded secret. I've been trying to find one for a couple years now in the yards or on eBay without luck.

So, I gave in and bought it from a guy on CB.com. I think he may still have some.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... p?t=245500

Phil found one in the yard with the integrated compass but no temp sender. He might have paid "slightly" less than me.

$6, $8 if you add in the browsing fee.

Phil, do you have a wiring diagram that shows the best place to tap into the reverse lights ?

Rox Crusher wrote:Phil, do you have a wiring diagram that shows the best place to tap into the reverse lights ?

Right here. I think '77s still used this connector. You want the black-red wire.

thank you kindly Phil

Well today we pretty well determined that I no longer have a Plan B for the Bronco Celebration.

I was counting on the old reliable 5.0 if my 351 didn't get done in time.

Now Plan A is the only plan.

That's surprising. It was a used Exporer transplant, right? Details?

Gunnibronco wrote:That's surprising. It was a used Exporer transplant, right? Details?

Yes, it was a craigslist used Explorer motor which looked super clean so it was installed as is.

Not 100% certain what the verdict is but I have been troubleshooting it since September when one rowdy evening had me hard on the skinny pedal.

Thought it was fuel or ignition but have pretty well ruled that out.

P-heads and BC headers deterred me from completing the compression and / or leak down tests. Phil wanted to press ahead but I lost interest.

It's been a great motor but no time to look back..........351 full speed ahead !

Oh well.

At least it involved a heavy right foot and rowdieness.

Dang! but you will like the 351 once it's finished. time for a hood scoop/body lift.

351!!That's just a starter motor..

JGZ wrote:351!!That's just a starter motor..

I pale in comparison to Big Mike's motors.

Two of our motors wouldn't add up to that displacement.

Gotta take advantage of the next few days of nice weather to install this

did you come pull that outta my garage?

ZOSO wrote:did you come pull that outta my garage?

Mine probably has more rust........gotta sand it down and paint it after getting it where I want it.

Got the exhaust and headers out today (at least a week later than planned)

Started pulling the 5.0, hope to have it out next Saturday morning

Got the 5.0 out today.

Hoped to get the evil body lift on but not just yet.

Rox Crusher wrote:Hoped to get the body lift on but not just yet.

Is this bizaro world? LOL.

Gunnibronco wrote:

Rox Crusher wrote:Hoped to get the body lift on but not just yet.

Is this bizaro world? LOL.

It's "things you have to do to fit an efi 351w under a stock hood" world.

You can get away with a 1" body lift and 351w correct?

landshark wrote:You can get away with a 1" body lift and 351w correct?

Not really. Needs more like 1 3/4".

Viperwolf1 wrote:

landshark wrote:You can get away with a 1" body lift and 351w correct?

Not really. Needs more like 1 3/4".

We're gonna test the constraints of physics.

Rox Crusher wrote:

Viperwolf1 wrote:

landshark wrote:You can get away with a 1" body lift and 351w correct?

Not really. Needs more like 1 3/4".

We're gonna test the constraints of physics.

Just slam the hood a few more times, it'll fit.