My 76' Work in Progress

[Moab Mike]

I failed to mention earlier that Landshark was an integral part of the install crew. My humble apologies for my omission.

Here are some pics as promised!

[Moab Mike]

More pics................

[Moab Mike]

I also found I made a grave error with the placement of the drivers side O2 sensor. It sits above the front drive shaft about 3/8" which means it would be taken out on the first bump. The remedy is to pull the header, cut out the O2 bung and patch it then re-drill and re-weld it back in. It appears it will cost me another day I don't have.

[Rox Crusher]

Mike you are really making great progress.

I got the beer on ice !

[Moab Mike]

Items remaining:

Cold air intake
Install throttle cable
Install kick down cable
Correct the serpentine belt
Wire the fuel pump and sending unit
Wire the OBD II (5 Wires)
Ground the battery and add positive wire to the alternator
Time the Cam Position Sensor
Install the Coil Pack
Install the plug wires
Pull the drivers side header and correct my f**K up
Tighten cross member bolt and transmission shift rod
Install the drive shafts
Add gasoline
Install exhaust
Install the hood

[akaFrankCastle]

Why long tube headers instead of shorties?

[Viperwolf1]

Add route serp belt correctly.

[Moab Mike]

Why long tube headers instead of shorties?

It's what I had in stock.

[Moab Mike]

Add route serp belt correctly.

Will do!

[landshark]

use a pipe plug on the exhaust pipe, cut a new hole and don't pull the pipe... thats what they did on my exhaust.. not leaks so I would assume it would be ok?

[Entourage]

Was going to say the same thing as Landshark - saves time, money, headache, and back on track.

[Eck]

Great progress. Glad to see someone else enough to take on a huge undertaking right before Moab!

[Gregg]

Looking good! Especially the dude wearing the V8 hat.

I also looked at the serp set-up and thought something didnt look right compared to mine but since "It's just your truck" I let it go. Here's the common pic I use minus the AC.
http://www.google.com/search?q=v8+explo ... B576%3B432
I'm so happy that this is your truck....and not mine!

[EFI Guy]

Looking great! You're making good progress.

Why do ya have to re-wire the OBD2 port? Did you need to cut it or de-pin it it to get it through the firewall?

[Moab Mike]

Looking great! You're making good progress.

Why do ya have to re-wire the OBD2 port? Did you need to cut it or de-pin it it to get it through the firewall?

Poor choice of words on my part. I just need to hook up the wires under the dash. Everything is/was very easy to install. Your wire lengths are perfect!

[Moab Mike]

I hope to fire it up tonight.

Items remaining:

Install throttle cable
Install kick down cable
Wire the fuel pump and sending unit
Wire the OBD II (5 Wires)
Ground the battery and add positive wire to the alternator
Time the Cam Position Sensor
Install the Coil Pack
Install the plug wires
Add gasoline
Install exhaust
Install the hood


Cold air intake - DONE
Correct the serpentine belt -DONE
Pull the drivers side header and correct my f**K up - DONE (Thanks Landshark)
Tighten cross member bolt and transmission shift rod - DONE
Install the drive shafts - DONE

[Jesus_man]

*fingers crossed!*

[akaFrankCastle]

Fire it up tonight? So we should see you at breakfast tomorrow then. :)

[Moab Mike]

Fire it up tonight? So we should see you at breakfast tomorrow then. :)

The exhaust shop I'm using is pretty close to the breakfast. I may show up if all goes well. Fingers are crossed!

[Moab Mike]

Got the new engine fired up tonight. I need to work out some bugs. My JY fuel pump is barely putting out enough pressure to keep it at idle. When it does have enough fuel pressure it sounds great! I have to clean up the wiring and get the exhaust but it is getting there.

A special thanks to both EFI Guy and Viperwolf1 for their tech support!

[Kinder]

Congrats, I know you feel great!

[Rox Crusher]

That is awesome !

Moab here we come !

[landshark]

nice job mike

[Gunnibronco]

Nice. Looking forward to actually running some trails with you!

[Gregg]

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! My Bronco sense was tingling just about that time. But it was just gas. I've got another JY pump if you want to give it a go. I hope it's not a bad filter or the crap I put in the fuel lines.

[Jesus_man]

I heard it from here!! Now I am looking forward to the convoy of Bronco's West Bound and Down!!

[Justin]

Sweet!

[EFI Guy]

Any updates?

[D&D72]

Nice Job Mike! I like how you mounted your computer too. Thats how I want to mount mine as well.

[Gregg]

Any updates?

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