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hazmatyates · 09-29-2009, 02:51 PM

This is my new toy. A freind had an engine fire from a broken fuel line so he gave me the truck and said here you go. Took it home and about 80% complete. Here are some pics from the day i took it home. I will post some in process pics later. Thanks

amraam840 · 09-29-2009, 03:45 PM

Aw, that thing's awful! You should give me the wheels and tailgate and scrap the rest!

Seriously, nice score! Just gave it to you? That's not bad off at all! Looks like a fun project, good luck and post 'em pics.

hazmatyates · 09-29-2009, 04:13 PM

LOL, actually Im almost done with the rebuild. Should have it started up this weekend with an almost new engine bay. Will post some pics on the next few days of the whole thing.

PolarrrBearrr · 09-29-2009, 04:25 PM

OH THE HUMANITY!!

hazmatyates · 10-03-2009, 05:51 PM

OK Some shots of the work done so far. Engine will rotate and the starter will work. Have spark but there is s fuel pressure issue. I have fuel in the fuel lines and at the regulator but it does not seem to be getting to the injectors. I took off the shrader valve and can see and smell fuel but no pressure in the the fuel rail. Any ideas? Im thinking its a clogged fuel rail.

**SoCalFSB** · 10-05-2009, 01:04 PM

In tank fuel pump?

hazmatyates · 10-06-2009, 04:25 PM

Yes intank fuel pump. Got the fuel pressure issue resolved.....fuel filter....go figure....LOL. Starter works and turns the engine, I have spark to the plugs, and fuel in the lines but no turn over. I am thinking that somehow the injectors are not getting the signal. The entire harness was replaced also. So my new question is how to check of the signal is going to the injectors? Any ideas....? Thanks

mettler · 10-25-2009, 02:14 PM

How much of the motor is origanal pre fire. Im assuming that youve replaced the injector wire harness but did you replace the injectors aswell? What about the ECU? Was it damaged in the fire? Was it replaced? Great job BTW. It visibly looks all stock. What mods have been done?

There are ways to check the signal. Get a test light on 1 of the injector wires. It should blink as that injector fires. I know that there is a company makes a test light specifically for testing injector harnesses. But its not hard to rig one. If your getting injector signal then Id say look into timing.

edselsouth1 · 11-02-2009, 08:37 PM

How long since FRESH fuel was put into the system? Just had a similar issue on a Sable. The old fuel wouldn't even ignite. A dose of fresh hi-octane fuel got it going, but took quite a while to run out the mixture. Runs great now after a tank or so of hi-octane.

Black93Bronco · 11-03-2009, 12:23 PM

wow, went from one of the worst engine bays to one of the cleanest, nice work

09-29-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
hazmatyates Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 iTrader: (1) hazmatyatess Garage	1990 ford Bronco This is my new toy. A freind had an engine fire from a broken fuel line so he gave me the truck and said here you go. Took it home and about 80% complete. Here are some pics from the day i took it home. I will post some in process pics later. Thanks

09-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
amraam840 I Shear Bolts Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greenville, OH Posts: 701 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1991 XLT, 5.8L, E4OD, BW 1351, Just Stock... amraam840s Garage	Aw, that thing's awful! You should give me the wheels and tailgate and scrap the rest! Seriously, nice score! Just gave it to you? That's not bad off at all! Looks like a fun project, good luck and post 'em pics. __________________ "Respect The Mountain Or It Will Consume You" -NSP Far West Region

11-02-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
edselsouth1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Huntsville, Al. Posts: 3 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1990 Eddie Bauer, 5.8, 88,000 miles. edselsouth1s Garage	fuel issues? How long since FRESH fuel was put into the system? Just had a similar issue on a Sable. The old fuel wouldn't even ignite. A dose of fresh hi-octane fuel got it going, but took quite a while to run out the mixture. Runs great now after a tank or so of hi-octane.

11-03-2009, 12:23 PM	#10
Black93Bronco No longer a Bronco owner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southeast NH Posts: 1,022 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 89 F350, 460, ZF5, Project Street/Mud Truck Black93Broncos Garage	wow, went from one of the worst engine bays to one of the cleanest, nice work __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero: Daily Driver. 1989 F350 Lariat: 96 Front End, Rebuilt 460, ZF-5 Speed, 4:10's, Comp Cam, Valve Job, K&N Intake, Heddman Headers; soon to be lifted on 38.5's Parts For Sale!

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09-29-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
hazmatyates Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 iTrader: (1) hazmatyatess Garage	LOL, actually Im almost done with the rebuild. Should have it started up this weekend with an almost new engine bay. Will post some pics on the next few days of the whole thing.

09-29-2009, 04:25 PM	#4
PolarrrBearrr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shores of Jersey Posts: 624 iTrader: (8) Bronco Info: 1988 Ford Bronco XLT,302 EFI w/ Ghetto Fab K&N Air Filter, Centurion Tow Package, Westin Brush Guard PolarrrBearrrs Garage	OH THE HUMANITY!!

10-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#5
hazmatyates Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 iTrader: (1) hazmatyatess Garage	OK Some shots of the work done so far. Engine will rotate and the starter will work. Have spark but there is s fuel pressure issue. I have fuel in the fuel lines and at the regulator but it does not seem to be getting to the injectors. I took off the shrader valve and can see and smell fuel but no pressure in the the fuel rail. Any ideas? Im thinking its a clogged fuel rail.

10-06-2009, 04:25 PM	#7
hazmatyates Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 iTrader: (1) hazmatyatess Garage	Yes intank fuel pump. Got the fuel pressure issue resolved.....fuel filter....go figure....LOL. Starter works and turns the engine, I have spark to the plugs, and fuel in the lines but no turn over. I am thinking that somehow the injectors are not getting the signal. The entire harness was replaced also. So my new question is how to check of the signal is going to the injectors? Any ideas....? Thanks

10-25-2009, 02:14 PM	#8
mettler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 11 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1989 Eddie Bauer mettlers Garage	How much of the motor is origanal pre fire. Im assuming that youve replaced the injector wire harness but did you replace the injectors aswell? What about the ECU? Was it damaged in the fire? Was it replaced? Great job BTW. It visibly looks all stock. What mods have been done? There are ways to check the signal. Get a test light on 1 of the injector wires. It should blink as that injector fires. I know that there is a company makes a test light specifically for testing injector harnesses. But its not hard to rig one. If your getting injector signal then Id say look into timing.