First time Ford Owner in Dallas

ThrustMaster · Post by **ThrustMaster** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:06 am

Hey everyone! Just picked up a blue 5.8 C6 with rust and cracks in the usual places. My plan is to get it ready for inspection then swap on efi then fix rear fender rust then cut turn extend the front beams and long travel Leafs in the rear. Im new to broncos, but not go fast desert fun as I'm originally from CA and have built a long travel S10 and jeepspeed style XJ. I also used to rebuild shocks on the side, but haven't done that in a while.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:14 pm

Welcome!

Becks_Bronco · Post by **Becks_Bronco** » Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:55 pm

Welcome!

zachwabbit · Post by **zachwabbit** » Tue Feb 26, 2019 7:36 pm

Welcome man! Let’s see some pics of that sucker!

ThrustMaster · Post by **ThrustMaster** » Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:03 am

Shes in the garage due to a suicidal cam bearing. Big updates coming in the spring though.

Becks_Bronco · Post by **Becks_Bronco** » Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:18 am

Bummer she's down! But good reason to upgrade!

hobbyturnedobsession · Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:15 pm

Welcome! What decided to leave it's home in a hurry? Main bearing?

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ThrustMaster · Post by **ThrustMaster** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:23 am

Cam bearing Number 3, I only found it becasue i was going to replace the oil pan gasket and this is what i found. I am finishing up my rebuild now, new rings and bearings. The exhaust valves needed to be repalced but the seats themselves are perfect. Luckily 351w parts are nearly free.

hobbyturnedobsession · Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:45 am

I had that same issue with my old Windsor. I lost the cam bearing and it shut down the cylinder so I ran it on 7 cylinders for 40 miles. Needless to say not much was worth keeping.

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ThrustMaster · Post by **ThrustMaster** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:13 am

Shes getting close now, will hopefully be back in the bronco this weekend.

hobbyturnedobsession · Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:47 am

Nice!

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THEJESUS · Post by **THEJESUS** » Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:58 am

Welcome!

ThrustMaster · Post by **ThrustMaster** » Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:14 am

Crosssmember is now ready for the new engine