anyone know about 87 broncos?
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I am guessing it's a full size Bronco since you are going to use it for a plow vehicle? A little more info wouldn't hurt.
The team or the SUV?
Sorry, I had to. All I know is that a friend of mine just bought a bronco II and I really like them.
Sorry, I had to. All I know is that a friend of mine just bought a bronco II and I really like them.
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
Didn't even know they come in different sizes
It's an 87 2 door, with removable top, 351W and c6 4x4 transmission (with Trans go shift kit)
And that is about all the add said
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A 351 suggests full size.
Very cool
I think the little ones had 2.8 or 2.9 and maybe 4.0.
It aint a Cleveland unless somebody swapped it in. The Cleveland's last year was 1974. And it aint a 351M unless somebody swapped it in because their last year was 1982, so it's probably a 351W.
Most of the full size Broncos were pretty badass and reliable. The C6 behind a small block will be pretty much indestructible......behind a big block either for that matter.
Most of the full size Broncos were pretty badass and reliable. The C6 behind a small block will be pretty much indestructible......behind a big block either for that matter.
Ddaddy
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I had a '96 Bronco with the 351. It was a tank. Just look for the usual frame and body rust and suspension bushings. Just go over it with a basic mechanical evaluation and trust your instincts. Those trucks were solid and well built.
A full size should be pretty easy to find parts for. basically a short F 150
Ddaddy
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Mine was a '96, last year for the Bronco...
The 351W has six bolts holding the valve covers on, like all other Windsor small blocks. The 351C, 351M and 400 all have 8 bolts holding the valve covers on. From the 221 to the 400, they are all small blocks. A lot of people think the Cleveland family (351C, 351M and 400) are big blocks. They are not. They all share the same bore spacing as the 221, 260, 289, 302 and 351W so that makes them small blocks.
The 351M and 400 do however have the dedicated big block C6 bellhousing pattern, same as the 460, but they are still small blocks. You should be able to identify which engine family you have by the number of valve cover bolts as I outlined.
The 351M and 400 do however have the dedicated big block C6 bellhousing pattern, same as the 460, but they are still small blocks. You should be able to identify which engine family you have by the number of valve cover bolts as I outlined.
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That's a fine engine. Like the Chrysler 360, they like gas. LOL
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
Can't imagine it being thirstier them my 408 duster
Not too concerned with gas mileage anyway
The goal is a reliable plow vehicle I could run into town with, if needed and the wife won't be embarrassed to be seen in
Ddaddy
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It looks pretty good. None of the usual rear wheel well opening rust. That's a good sign.
Moparman1806
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Look for front diff leaks- quite common, ball joints, u- joints. Probably had a 9 inch rear, so you know they work well. Looks like a decent piece
spl440
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If I remember correctly they used a funky carburetor up to the mid 80's, had like rotating trap doors, most people swapped to a holley
That was called a variable venturi carburetor. Biggest POS Ford ever tried.
spl440
Everybody's Fool
Yes, first time I saw one I thought what the F### where they thinking?
Here it is in all its horribleness.
spl440
Everybody's Fool
At that time it seemed the carb had got to the best they where going to get for mileage and emissions, think thermoguad and gms version. So why would you come up with a whole new design when the major three knowing that fuel inj would be the only way to met the upcoming standards?
In the immortal words of Rodney King when Bryant Gumble asked his opinion of the LA Police Dept......."Beats the **** outta me!"
WTF? won't be embarrassed with that big
on the side?
Park THIS duster next to your OTHER Duster.
Last year huh? You must not have watched Super Bowl 50!!
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
The ram charger and trail duster were both on my radar (as was the k5 blazer) but everyone I've seen was iether rusted out, turned into a mudrunner or way overpricedWTF? won't be embarrassed with that big
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on the side?
Park THIS duster next to your OTHER Duster.
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