[jghflys]

Last June when my Early Bronco build was interrupted by prostate cancer surgery, I found this site. (I'm cured, get that PSA checked boys!!!) At his point I had a newly rebuilt 289 on the frame along with a NP-435/Dana20/9" 3.50 drive train. The more I read the more I wanted a 4BT in the Bronco. Pictures attached. And so the story starts.

James

 

[jghflys]

1971 Bronco 4BT Build - Found an Engine

In mid June after some searching I found a guy in Kansas selling 4BTs from step vans. He had already put one in a 1986 Chevy 4WD pickup. The engine he had was a 1995 Cummins reman with about 86,000 miles on it. It was a good price and close enough for me to go get it. The pictures show the engine when we unloaded it in front of my shop.

James

 

[jghflys]

1971 Bronco 4BT Build - Found an Engine

More as delivered pictures.

 

[jghflys]

1971 Bronco 4BT Build - Stripping the Engine

Over the 4th of July weekend, I built a motor stand and stripped the engine for cleaning and painting. No surprises.

 

[jghflys]

1971 Bronco 4BT Build - Painting the Engine

A couple of pictures after the engine was cleaned and painted. I also replaced a few of the gaskets and seals where there were signs of leakage.

 

[Broncoboy1972]

The motor looks great man!! Nice and cleaaaaan!

 

[stothew]

getting a power steering box to go along with that pump? looks clean, was seeing if you were going auto so i could ask how you're hooking it up to the converter, but you're manual... looking forward to seeing your progress, im doing the same in a couple weeks in my 70.

 

[High Pressure]

Glad your feeling better and nice work with the engine! :beer:

 

[febrocks]

You did a great job with the motor. Everything looks great.

Eugene

 

[Tim-a]

Looking sweet!

 

[jghflys]

1971 Bronco Build - It's Alive!!!

Started and ran it a few times in the last two weekends. I drove around the neighborhood for about ten minutes and the cooling fan didn't run. This thing runs cool. Here are some videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhImn6G_nSU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJE-oDoya14


James

 

[oppy]

Looks great!

I have "shop envy". :grinpimp:

 

[febrocks]

Very nice indeed. Good videos.

Eugene

 

[EBCrazy]

Do you have contact info for the guy in Kansas that you bought your engine from?

David

 

[bigorangecntry07]

any updates on your rig?

 

[F350JOHN]

You did a very nice job! What did you do with the rusty engine pieces? (like the timing gear cover) Did you sand blast it? What engine prep and painting tips do you have to share? Its always nice to see people who take pride in their conversion.