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My family from LA area had one of those we used on the trip from MS to CA on the southern route in May of ‘72 and it would almost freeze us out of the car. It’s the only time I’ve ever had to get a blanket to get warm in a car in May. Didn’t know they were called “Swamp Cooler”. Randy

If you’re changing out the starter and haven’t already made the order, you might consider getting a high torque starter…they are smaller (space saver) and cranks rig easier. Randy

Google and YouTube can be a good source. Nashville Early Broncos on YouTube for the ‘how to’ and google for a shop. See below. Randy

Auto or manual transmission? Had trouble with mine when a new high torque starter installed. The nose on the starter was too long and didn’t work properly. Changed to proper starter for manual transmission. May not be your problem but worth a check. Randy

I’m thinking he is meaning that he wants to shorten the circled filler neck. But I have been wrong already today, so there’s that. Randy

Go to the Bronco Chat section and there’s a post about how to upload photos. Randy

I’m probably gonna go with some header wrap to help with engine bay temps, plus I’m hoping to get a little bit of scavenger effect from keeping the exhaust gas hot at the collector and flowing out better…at least that’s how it works on motorcycles. Randy

Worst day fishing was way more better than the best day working. Randy

While I do appreciate your offer, Lars, I’m pretty sure that would be an expensive item to drive/fly out to pick up and then return it. Lol 😂. Think I’ll just loosen the header bolts and use my ‘little’ crowbar to make the adjustment. Randy

Holy cow, Steve! That’s hard core wheeling right there. I think I’ll stick to the mud holes and woods trails…BUT that does seem like a good time and much fun. Randy

Steve, Thanks for an explanation that I am able to understand. I guess going to a higher stall TC would not work either. I think I’ll just stay with my 3-on-a-tree. lol Randy

Yeah, I’m not exactly sure how that happened. Lol I was calling it the starter housing for the simple fact that that’s where the starter bolts up. Should have said the bellhousing at the point where the starter bolts up. Mea Culpa Randy

Preach! I only intended to do some wiring and brakes and fuel lines…4 years ago. Every part I’ve taken off to upgrade has led to 3 more. Randy

I’m confused with part of this delving off into the weeds about the brakes and/or TC not holding at idle speed. If the TC is a 1,300 stall and idle of 650 rpm, looks like the TC would not ‘lock up’ until it got another 650 rpm. Mind y’all, I have driven and still drive auto transmissions but...

Well, looks like I’ll be working on a header tube. Only consolation I have is that there’s nothing in the way to get to the header…and I do mean nothing. Inner fender and wheel tub removed for replacement so it’s just a matter of doing it. Thanks to everyone for the advice. Randy

May be a non-issue but gonna ask the question anyway. One of the header tubes is touching the starter housing. Is there a risk of the heat from the exhaust causing a problem for the starter? Really don’t want to take the header on that side but will if it’s necessary and dent the tube and...

I’m thinking she might POSSIBLY be wearing down. She actually told me to “not waste your time on these raggedy front wheel tubs. It will be cheaper to buy new ones than fool around with trying to make them fit.” I ordered them the next morning. As an aside, I hope to be able to be driving the...

Sent you a PM. Randy

Nothing like having a plan…or planning…anyway, looking forward to seeing the results! Randy

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