"1973 Ford Bronco 302 CID engine rebuild project" |
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Engine Rebuild, Part II | |
Here's a mostly complete
list of work and items purchased through Don at Sunnyslope Auto.
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Other items:
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Assembly time!!! We started nice and slow and double checked our work! We installed the cam shaft, then crankshaft bearings, and crankshaft main seal. |
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Next, we assembled the rings on the pistons, installed the pistons in the cylinders, and installed rod bearings. Once that was completed we installed the timing set. We went with a 4º advance at the crankshaft. Recommended by Don and Crower based on the information provided on the cam card. |
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Front cover, water pump and other accessories next. Head gaskets were sprayed with high temp paint and installed. My oil pan had always leaked around the dip stick, so I removed the rivots and gasket from the dipstick area and mig welded them solid. Once the pan was installed the block, heads and pan were painted dark Ford blue. |
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Installed the intake, and then the distributor, wires and prelubed the engine using a drill. Static oil pressure was at 87 psi. Woohoo! She's just about ready to go in!!! Next detailed and painted the engine compartment satin black. |
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On to Part III........... | |
See all the pics!!! Broke into individual
sections Removal ... Disassembly ... Assembly ... Installation |
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