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Rebuilding the RAT 3 speed in my '69 Bronco and the rebuild kit from USA Standard Gear (purchased at Wild Horses) has plastic thrust washers. Sorry, but that just seems cheap to me. The thrust washers for the counter gear look fine, but I think I will get some new copper ones for the reverse...

I have a 1968 302 that I plan to rebuild and install in my 69 Bronco project. It will be a mild build; stock pistons with new rings, mild hydraulic flat tappet cam, etc. I sourced a pair of inexpensive GT40P heads a few years ago; they have a broken exhaust manifold stud or two that I'll need...

So, I rebuilt my Dana 20 transfer case and extension housing and I need to rebuild the original 3 speed manual next for my '69 project. I'm having difficulty finding a good video on YouTube; anyone have a good thread, video, or similar? Thanks, Scott

So, I learned something new over the weekend. You can actually surface cylinder heads quickly and accurately with some 60 and 80 grit ceramic sandpaper (Don't use box store sandpaper! Get Hercules ceramic sandpaper from Harbor Freight), a feeler gauge, an OEM Tools 2' machinist straightedge...

So I was perusing FBMP this morning and saw and ad for a table full of carbs for $500. Owner is closing his shop and these were carbs that were removed from customer cars and tossed on the shelf. Most are in as-removed condition, but some are rebuilt. I got everything for $500 and he threw in 4...

Any tips on rebuilding the adapter/intermediate housing? I've done the Dana 20 (T-shift) and need to rebuild the 3.03 trans, but I might as well tackle the adapter housing next. In reading the shop manual, it just looks like you have to remove two snap rings, remove the shaft, remove the...

I'm in the middle of a rebuild on my 1969 T-shift Dana 20 and realized my shift rails are boogered up. I tore down one of my spare t-cases and the shift rails in that are worse. I don't want to go twin stick, but that's all that's out there that I can find on shift rails. Anyone know where I...

I'm rebuilding a Dana 20 T-shift for my '69 Bronco barn find project. When I drained the fluid, it was really thick and sparkly, so that made me nervous. Anyway, this is my first time rebuilding one, so I'm not sure what right looks like. I don't need perfect (i.e., I don't want to spend $500...

Tearing down the Dana 20 in my '69. It's a t-shift so it has the lock ring. Any tips on getting it out? I can get on it, but just barely, with some Knipex snap ring pliers that I slightly modified, but still no joy. Also, if I ever manage to spread it, which way do I go with it? Thanks! Scott

I see Wild Horses has a rebuild kit that has decent ratings, but I'm wondering if anyone had any recent experience and recommendations on kits. I blew my '69 apart and need to rebuild the trans. . Thanks, Scott

Time to get moving on the project barn-find '69 Bronco that I bought way back in 2019. I got it running several years ago but the original 302 block is cracked, so that has to go. I'll yank the engine/trans/transfer case this weekend. I sourced a 302 out of another early Bronco to build...

I'm disassembling a 19968 model Dana 30 and the king pins are giving me trouble. Any tips besides using heat, Kroil, and a bigger hammer? thanks, Scott

Bought a Dana 30 to build for my '69 Bronco. Yes, I know they're weak; it's just a stopgap measure until I build a D44. Anyway, I pulled the front cover yesterday after work and found some carnage. Fook. There were a few smallish chunks of metal in the oil when I drained it; some were just a...

My stock 302 is tired and has a crack in the front of the block, so I've been looking for a while for an affordable roller 302, bare block, or short block. There's an affordable 1999 Exlplorer 5.0 available nearby that I'm interested in. I want to run carbureted and with manual fuel pump (I...

I'm selling my 1966 Fairlane convertible. It's restored. I just retired from the Army after 26 years and need the funds to start a business. Currently on eBay with No Reserve -...

One of my favorite things to do is revive an engine that's been sitting for a while. I recently did a start-up on the 302 in a '72 project Bronco and I thought I'd post it here, since it appears to be a fairly common topic. The video includes a step-by-step list of the steps that I took...

1968 Bronco U14 Bronco – Original Half-Cab. $10,000. Located in New Braunfels, TX at Badass Broncos. Clear Texas title in my name, Warranty (glovebox) Tag, title, and frame VIN stamp all match; that's getting pretty rare these days. It was originally Medium Turquoise, which is a...

I have some stock 28 spline axles from my 69 that have the stock sealed bearings. Rear diff is apart for a basic cleanup and inspection, and I'm going to change out axle bearings, axle seals, and pinion seal/nut/crush collar. On the bearing removal, what I usually do is cut the suckers off...

Fellas - Removed the redneck* rear springs from my '69 yesterday noticed that the holes are hogged out on the frame mount where the front eye mounting bolt passes through. I'm guessing the PO removed the rear springs at some point (or at least unbolted them) and didn't torque the bolt down...

Fellas - I'm ready to upgrade the 28 spline small bearing 9" and wanted to check to see if I was on the right track. Intended use of this '69 Bronco is on and off road, but it won't be a hard core rock crawler. Tires are currently 32 x 11.5 x 15. Plan to add a fairly stout 347 in the...