Recent content by RobbieD

An '89 BII doesn't have a power window relay, at least not from the factory. Check for a break in the wires, like a previous poster suggested. It's most likely that causing your problem, followed by a bad ground, or bad switches. It's a reversal-rest-at-ground circuit; a good old test light...

Be careful jumpering power to wires. Power window wires (like door lock wires) are grounded (they "rest at ground") except when a switch is moved. Jumpering power into one of these grounded circuits usually burns up the contacts in the switch. The right way to test a motor is to unplug the...

Excellent explanation, and picture, BlackBII.

Honestly and sincerely, I agree. It's not just the "emissions crap", it's the whole engine management arrangement. I put off Durasparking my '84 for a long time, wanting to keep it stock. But man I'm glad I did it; it's the best thing you can possibly do for the 2.8. The factory system...

Are you going by the stock gauge in the dash? If so, there's the chance that you have an electrical issue instead. Before deciding on junking or repair, it'd be worth the trouble to put a mechanical oil pressure gauge on it to get true reading straight from the motor.

Nice truck! I tried keeping my '84 Ranger 2.8 stock as long as I could stand it, but the Duraspark conversion is definitely the way to go. Good call on the valve cover gaskets and valve seals; it'd also be a great time to adjust the valves, if needed. Good luck with the new BII; I hope that...

Congratulations! Glad to hear that it went well.

Yep; same thing twice on my '90 B2. Second time around I used Loktite on the tranny bolts AND added lock washers. Seems to be a fairly common problem on the 2.9 with the A4LD.

1984, left, 1985, right. Original Ford sales brochures. Hope it's what you're looking for. [/IMG]

Sounds like you're on the right track with everything. Good luck, and be sure to let us know how it turns out.

I don't know about any "pearls of wisdom" (as my oysters are ALWAYS empty), but I will give you some advice, and then tell you a little about how I did mine. First, the advice. Pull together all of the information that you possibly can before you start the conversion job. You do seem to be...

I Durasparked mine a few months ago, and here's what I found for the adapter. Check with AutoZone, for a Duralast P/N F960. It can be looked up in their computer system under a 1981 F150 4.9L (300cu) 2WD. It fit perfectly, and I paid $4.99 for mine. Good luck on your conversion; it is a...

Lotta nice looking B2s; cool thread. Here's the available factory striping options for all year Bronco II's, from an aftermarket collision estimating guide (but note that the Ford part numbers are listed). Notice that option #5, is the XLS striping that's often seen with ground effect...

Thanks, ya'll. I've been wondering about those LMC dash covers, as I have to redo my '84's interior. But, if anybody does makes a repro replacement dash pad (not cover), it'd be nice to know.

That is really a nice looking truck! It certainly shows a lot of hard work, well done.