Recent content by needabronco

I'd leave the front open and put a locker in the rear. It's amazing where I've gone with a detroit in the rear and an open front. So much so I can't stand the lunch box locker in the front, but I'm too lazy to take it out.

It wont run at all? If not run compression with a gauge. If you need to loosen the rockers up and see if it will hold compression. If you can get it to run pour a quart of cheap ATF in the oil and let it run at about 1500-2000 rpms for 15-20 minutes, block part of the radiator so it...

I've run a derale cooler and fan mounted under the passenger floor board for 10+ years with no issues. I have an AOD with no other cooling and it's been wheeled and abused fairly well. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Don't over think it.

Ben, I'm using the explorer TB and MAF with a mustang based wiring harness. All I did was swap the plug to match the explorer MAF. The way I understand it and from studying the Probst manual the MAF's are close enough to be fine. I've never had any issues. Regardless of a couple of...

Tom, if it's a chevy conversion you can, if it's a Ford disk setup you cannot. The chevy conversion has the spindle with with narrow bolt pattern.

We're supposed to unlock them?

My very first set of gears I set up took me 45 minutes on a 9", second time less than 30 minutes. You need about $50 in specialty tools to set up gears. They are literally the easiest axle to set gears up on, especially if your are learning how. I've run and beaten on a Detroit for over a...

A couple of things you can do to prolong/clean up an engine is dump a quart of cheap atf in the oil and run it for a few days, then change your oil. It will clear up any internal sludge and varnish. You can also put a little through the carburetor at an idle to clean the valves, just beware...

No. You need a 28 ounce flex plate and balancer. There is an adapter pulley, or have the explorer balancer rebalanced

There's nothing wrong with a re-cored stock radiator. My rig still has one and I don't have overheating issues at all, even in 100+ degree heat.

The window felt can be bought by the foot at any window shop. It's literally a buck or two a foot, save some money and buy local...

I run heims, the first set lasted 7 very hard years, with fairly easy driving I think they'd last a long time if you buy quality parts.

Why not go to a local automotive paint store?

I recommend 5.13s with your drivetrain. 4.88s would be okay, but you'll be happier with more gear. One of these days I'll pull my 4.88s for 5.13s, so I do know what I'm saying here.

Has the "mechanic" verified spark and fuel delivery? Ran compression, verified timing and if in fact there's a lot of slop in the timing chain?