"I have a three speed column shift that will not shift into 2nd or 3rd.
The shift arms appear to move on the column while going through the gears,
but it does not go into 2nd or 3rd. Is this a column problem or a tranny
problem. Any suggestions on how to trouble shoot it ?"
The instrument panel is composed of 6 gauges: the speedometer, odometer, ammeter, coolant temp, oil pressure, and fuel level. The Instrument Voltage Regulator (IVR) supplies power to the coolant temp, oil pressure, and fuel level gauges only.
Exhaust manifolds fit, but will be raised about an inch. You may have enough play in your exhaust pipes to stretch this extra distance or you may not.
The "ten pin" connectors are these salt and pepper shaker looking things found at the back of 5.0L engines -between the intake manifold and firewall. These connectors are notorious for developing poor connections and causing strange EEC quirks, like idle fluctuations, check engine lights, and unexplainable diagnostic codes to be triggered. On many Mustangs there may be a dealer installed extension harnesses, making it appear as if there are a total of four of these connectors.
All of the Early Ford Bronco's on the road are at least 20 years old. Many of them driven by motors equally old and with 150,000+ miles. While rebuilding these older motors is certainly an option, a popular alternative is to install a late model, Electronic Fuel Injected motor. These motors are relatively cheap and with modern electronics are incredibly reliable. This guide will help you to install a late model EFI motor into an older truck, with an emphasis on installation in an Early Ford Bronco.
Yes Disc, not Disk:)
Also known as the Chevy Disc Brake Conversion. Yes Disc, not Disk:) And for the purests, the parts are actually Dana, not Chevy manufactured.
If you have a 76 - 77 Bronco with the inverted Y tie rod assembly and do any kind of serious off-roading you have probably already bent or spaghettied your tie rod assembly more than once. Tired of straightening the mess out time after time, it only gets worse once it has been bent once. Consider changing back to the T-style steering linkage, it's stronger, doesn't bend as easily and can be reinforced if necessary.
The parts that you will need are as follows:
***Power Steering Pump Upgrades***
NAPA POWER STEERING PUMP UPGRADE,
This is an easy power steering pump upgrade. This pump is supposed to be identical internally to the Saginaw 'canned ham' pump that's so popular, but with a different style reservoir.
Parts Required:
Napa - Part # 20-6244 Power Steering Pump Napa - Part # 1563 Pressure hose fitting adapter
Most of the early Bronco's came without factory power steering. While this provides for a simple, low maintenance steering system, it can make serious rock crawling "interesting". If you own a early Bronco with factory power steering, consider yourself lucky. For those that don't, this article will describe several possible solutions to your steering woes.
