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  1. widowmaker77

    Instrument gauge question

    So I’ve been restomodding a 66 for the last few years. Finally got it drivable and legal. Took it out this weekend and about 25 miles into my shake down trip my temp,oil pressure and gas gauge have maxed out. They have been doing fine with no issues then all of a sudden they pegged out. My...
  2. widowmaker77

    Need some help Electrical gurus!

    I’m almost done with my 66 build. 5.0 Explorer with c4. I’m running the centech harness and an 77 steering column. All my lights and turn signals work fine , HOWEVER if I Have the parking or headlights on the front blinkers won’t flash. Rear work fine and they both work fine if headlights are...
  3. widowmaker77

    Opinion on heat/sound deader over raptor.

    So I guess I jumped the gun on my 66 build. I sprayed my tub bottom and inside with raptor. I have no issue with the raptor, I actually really like it and the look of it. Now after driving my rig a little I’m pretty sure I need some type of insulation on the floors. I’m running an explorer motor...
  4. widowmaker77

    Question for those that have done the explorer pump 6.0 upgrade

    So before I had broken both the explorer and power stroke pumps apart, both seemed to have some shaft end play. I transferred all the internals of the 6.0 into the explorer pump with a new gates seal kit and now shaft has zero end play and it is now somewhat harder to turn. I have torn the...
  5. widowmaker77

    best heat insulation material for hard top

    Hey guys. Im about to start reworking a full hard top . Ive looked at several threads and several different products like dynamat, fatmat and one called siless liner. Im looking for the one that will provide the best insulation against heat ( mainly for my wife). Sound deadning is a definite...
  6. widowmaker77

    Rebuilt vent window issues.

    So over the weekend I installed both of My vent windows. My passenger side vent window is a rebuilt unit from northeast and I had to do my driver side As they don’t do them anymore. I’m having an issue im hoping someone can help me with. Both window are doing the same thing. Once I open...
  7. widowmaker77

    Bronco design half cab skin

    So I’m thinking of running a half cab on my 66 I’m building. I have always wanted a half cab so I’m going to try it and see if I like it or or not. I have a top I’ve stored for probably 35 years now. Problem is the roof is in terrible shape and I’m tired of replacing/fabbing panels on this...
  8. widowmaker77

    Fuel gauge sending unit

    Need to pick your guys brain. I have installed an explorer efi 5.0 in my 66. I modified an old nwmp 23 gallon tank to accept oem explorer pump. I decided to use the floatless sending unit from tanks inc. I ordered the 73-10 ohm one for old style ford gauges. Don’t remember the exact length but I...
  9. widowmaker77

    Transfer case shifter bolts

    So I’m in process of a total rebuild of my 66. Explorer efi 5.0. This has been a 3-4 year build so far. I seem to have misplaced my transfer case shifter bolts. Can anyone tell me the size and lengths of the two bolts? I’m using a j shift transfer case. I already have everything installed so...
  10. widowmaker77

    Gauge cluster mounting screws

    So I’m trying to replace the 4 screws that hold the cluster housing in the dash. I cannot seem to find the correct thread pitch to screw into clips on the cluster housing. I want to replace them with stainless ones. Can anyone tell me what the screws are?
  11. widowmaker77

    Need some opinions on a old set of flares

    I have a old set of dura flex flares that I bought back in 95 from k bar s. They have been on my 77 ever since then. I’m currently building another bronco and my budget is getter a little low now, but I need a set of flares. These appear to be in good condition with no cracks or anything. Am I...
  12. widowmaker77

    77 automatic column shift tube

    So I’m rebuilding my 77 auto column and i found that the upper key that goes into the shift collar has broken off the shift tube. I’m tempted to weld the end of the key back on but was wondering if anyone knows if this shift tuber will fit the 77 column?? I can’t find a new one anywhere I’ve...
  13. widowmaker77

    Explorer crossover coolant line

    So I’m using a 99 explorer motor on my 66 build. The coolant crossover tubes are rusted pretty bad and I need to replace them. The one I have has a fitting that screws into the intake. I found a NOS one on eBay for a 96-97 explorer motor but it has a different type of fitting on the end with...
  14. widowmaker77

    Explorer O2 sensors

    I’m currently installing a explorer efi in my bronco. Was wondering if any of you guys that run efi and long tube headers had any pics of your 02 sensors installed? Thanks for any feedback.
  15. widowmaker77

    Need help with explorer valve cover options. PLEASE

    Ok I’m trying to use the explorer efi on a 94 f150 engine I had. I got all the efi stuff from a 99 explorer but didn’t get the valve covers since my idiot self thought they would be the same as to what I already had on the f150 engine. The salvage yard has since closed down and there are not...
  16. widowmaker77

    Gauge cluster rebuild thread??

    I’m looking for a thread that I thought was in the archive. It’s a step by step on rebuilding a whole gauge cluster and I remember it gives like a certain paint he used the repaint the speedometer pointer. Does anyone remember what I’m thinking of or am crazy?? I’ve looked everywhere I can think...
  17. widowmaker77

    Explorer disk brake question

    Have a question for any of you guys that have the done explorer rear disks. I’ve searched around and can’t find any info on this. According to Currie, in order to use the explorer setup i have to install a spacer ring on the axle. They are using the set 20 bearings in the video on their website...
  18. widowmaker77

    Need some help on ecu box name or info on building one

    Ok so I’m putting explorer efi in my 66. I’m looking for suggestions on either fabbing up a enclosure to house and protect my ecu or can someone tell me the actual name of the box that most everyone uses from like a 03 escape or explorer? Because I can’t seem to find one when doing a search...
  19. widowmaker77

    Scout ac unit

    So I was watching a video on YouTube with this guy installing a under dash either factory or dealer installed ac unit in a scout. It’s sorta the same design as the newer aftermarket units but looks more compact. got me to thinking if one of these would fit a bronco dash. Anyone ever tried to put...
  20. widowmaker77

    77 torque convertor and flexplate

    So I wanted to ask what you guys think or have run into in your own builds. I am using my c4 and dana 20 out of my 77 in my 66 build for the time being. I’m using a 94 5.0 with explorer efi. Started installing the motor and the torque convertor studs wouldn’t line up with holes in flexplate...
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