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    charging????

    guys, after sitting in my garage for 4 days , my 1977 302 will not start only starts if i boost. i cant think of anything that is using power,while off. newer battery, charges fine while driving. can you guys help?suggestions? it is now winter and i drive often dont want to get stuck...
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    steering problems

    guys, ihave 77 3.5 lift 33 tires p.s. i have about a 2 inch play in steering wheel. i have a steering sabilizer. is there any aftermarket product to cure this? when windy its back and forth. nice road nice day its ok. any suggestions...
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    need 302 tranny help

    guys, my bronco almost finished.i picked up a factory five cobra that was finished then messed up. never ran right blah blah blah. pulled engine and am going through now.302 bored.030 over. my question to the 302 guru's is. it has a tremec 5 speed tranny but ineed to change to a...
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    bilsteins

    guys, saw the bilstein thread. i have a 1977 3.5 lift. im looking for ride comfort more than rock crawling. which one would you recommend and where is best price on internet? 5100? 5150? 7100? what size do i need with a 3.5 lift?? thanks...
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    New Mirrors, what do you think?? NEW COLOR!!!

    i think they look great-- "in canada"
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    Hot Engine Compartment!!

    friend, if i were you i wouldnt even bring that subject up.check the old threads on this subject and there are plenty of good suggestions and quality input on your topic. if you are lucky you wont get some childish response from beer boy out west. i am being sincere about info on this...
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    headers and mufflers

    guys, many claim headers easy install bolt right up. i have 77 302 3.5 lift can anyone tell me which header these are? good quality easy install. also looking for throaty mufflers not glass packs or mufflers that sound like they have a hole in them. any help...
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    motor mounts

    guys what is involved in motor mount replacement. do things need to be disconnected? can you lift motor slightly to put in new ones? what is a good replacement above stock for 1977 302? thanks...
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    cooling ??

    thanks dave frank
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    cooling ??

    guys, i to replaced all related cooling parts .that is what i meant "in general" do older v8's run this hot. 302,almn rdtr,stock wtr pmp,thermostat,hoses, manifold etc. no big deal . i got alot of answers even through the sarcasm. im at 190-195 @ idle . sensor new gauge not.no leaks ,yes...
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    cooling ??

    guys, thanks for help. all under control thanks
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    cooling ??

    ok you win , dumb question. whatever. thanks to everybody who sent me constructive info.
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    cooling ??

    hey "chica" ca. it was an observation that there was some extreme heat coming off the engine. thus my question. not like i started to change plugs or something. beer man from hell ,chill out ,grab another two dollar six pack and relax. i only hope some day i will be as knowledgeable as you...
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    cooling ??

    guys, this is my first bronco and 302. i changed just about everything short of rebuilding. (1977) is it normal for these engines to be so hot! new 4 bbl new intake new wtrpmp new alum rdatr. cant touch anything after driving 30 mins.is there magic cooling dust or something...
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    leak at start up

    oil leak thanks for help false alarm. i guess the new grip tite hand tighten oil filter should still be double checked with a wrench. thanks guys
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    leak at start up

    guys thanks to everyone who helped me with timing/distributor problem. motor starts perfect ,idle perfect.new ebrk intk,ebrk carb. idles apprx 5 mins gets hot something leaks onto driver exhaust mnfld. smokes like crazy. oil? what is back there that would leak onto mnfld? dont get it...
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    another startup ??

    yes new accel factory replacement nothing special . clip together attach coil and go. no spark is problem . i took motor down to block and replaced easy stuff all the way up. never touched elctrical. new intake and carb,water pump .etc. im confused
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    another startup ??

    guys, turned dist 180 still nothing . only cranks beautifully! i checked for spark #1 plug. nothing . where to go now? new accel dist, new wires, new plugs.etc. no spark ??? what now?? thanks
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    tdc question

    where should rotor point when #1 piston up (tdc)? thanks for help
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    start up problems

    where should rotor point at tdc? thanks guys
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