Recent content by Lost Bushman

89 2.9 Bronco 2... After cold start up, when I shift from 1st to 2nd, no matter how much throttle I apply or how much I wind up the rpm's, the motor bogs down hard. Not enough to choke it out, but pretty close. 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, no issue. Once the motor warms up, the 1-2 shift is normal. Thoughts?

When switching from the A4LD to a FM146, what should I adjust my timing to? it's idling high and has a weak top end. Sent from my Casio G'zOne Commando 4G, it's the John Connor of Smartphones. You cannot kill it... Using Tapatalk.

Does anybody know the size of the O-ring that goes on the quick connect line into the slave cylinder? One came with my new one, but it pulled a Houdini. I've got a little metric and SAE O-ring set, but none of them seem to fit right. They either won't go all the way in, or they will, but leak...

Alright guys, I'm into the wiring phase of the A4LD to FM146. The tech article doesn't exactly specify how the wiring should be done, it just references the two plugs from the A4LD, but not exactly what to do with do them. I know there's splicing that needs to be done, but I don't know exactly...

How bad did I just screw up? 2.9 to 4.0 clutch swap. I got everything in and realized that I drove the pilot bearing into the crank, not the flywheel like the tech article says. It's two forward, three back with this thing. Aside from having to pull everything off, go buy the tool to pull it...

I wrestled the oil pan off my 2.9 and I found this in the pan... What is this? Sent from my Casio G'zOne Commando 4G, it's the John Connor of Smartphones. You cannot kill it... Using Tapatalk.

Hey guys, I posted this over in the Bronco II section, but wasn't getting any luck in finding an answer... Will any of the bolts from the A4LD bellhousing transfer over to the FM146? The thinner ones look like they'll work with about a half inch of thread into the block, and the fat ones won't...

Will any of the bolts from the A4LD bellhousing transfer over to the FM146? The thinner ones look like they'll work with about a half inch of thread into the block, and the fat ones won't. Can I just get a couple of grade 8's to match the thin ones or should they all be changed to something...

I read the tech article about swapping the standard 8 7/8" clutch for the 2.9 to the 10"... Is it worth it? I don't plan on EVER going bigger than maybe a 32" inch tire and I don't climb any rocks bigger than a microwave, just trail riding and camping. :dunno:

I've got the transmission out, (because I'm in the middle of the A4LD to FM146 swap), I noticed that the oil pan gasket could use changing. I'd rather not get into anything other than the swap right now, since I have limited space and resources. So is the pan gasket GREATLY easier to change...

I've decided to go big and SCRAP the A4LD and switch to 5 speed, (Knee pain be damned) I'm going to pick up a parts 88 bronco tomorrow. It has no engine,axles, or wheels but Tranny, T-case, and everything else is there. My question is, what do I need to pull to convert my 89 EB Bronco to a...

In the ever continuing battle with the A4LD, I've read that a failed shift solenoid can prevent torque converter lockup. I've already pulled the transfer case off and taken the pan off and I'm in the process of pulling everything out for either another A4LD or maybe a 5spd, I haven't really...

So either the pump is bad or the torque converter is out. Either or, here are my options... Fix it. Replace it with another A4LD. Replace it with another A/T that will fit up with the 2.9 I don't have a lot of cash, and I do everything by myself. So take that into consideration when...

Trying to test the condition of the torque converter. Anybody know what the desired outcome should be? This is going along with my "Mystery Time" post. I did the test per the instructions I read online, but when I step on the gas, the motor lags for a second then will shoot up to 5K before I let...

So I rode around a little bit today and got high centered. After numerous attempts, I had to have my cousin come pull me out. Here's where the problem begins... Despite the fact that there's nothing physically impeding anything, it drags. I mean is barely moves. I had to throttle it to get it...