Pilgrim's Progress

[Howard2x4x4]

Looks very Nice ba123!! Also looks like a wheel well full of tire. Any scrapping issues? Gotta nuther sorta time filler/ponder fodder kinda thing. Installing gauges in the dash and the new wiring harness (diggin' on that, btw!) and I'm wondering about placement of the gauges. What I have now is fuel gauge (13 gal tank), oil pressure, temp gauge and then voltage. Thought that made sense on a "need to know" basis. What say you?

 

[El Kabong]

Looks very Nice ba123!! Also looks like a wheel well full of tire. Any scrapping issues? Gotta nuther sorta time filler/ponder fodder kinda thing. Installing gauges in the dash and the new wiring harness (diggin' on that, btw!) and I'm wondering about placement of the gauges. What I have now is fuel gauge (13 gal tank), oil pressure, temp gauge and then voltage. Thought that made sense on a "need to know" basis. What say you?




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I usually go left to right Temp, Oil, Volts, & Fuel, based on what has been the order of importance in my vehicle issues over the years.

Yes, oil is more important than temp. And it should be checked frequently, but in my life temp has needed the close watching in difficult situations. I like temp on the top left.

Fuel doesn't normally change much, so for me it gets the least important location.

An old trick is to rotate the guages so all needles point straight up at their normal operating values. Then a quick scan across the guages draws your eye to any needle that isn't pointing straight up & needs further attention.

 

[Yeller]

I find an oil pressure light more important than a gauge. Having oil pressure to start with is important. In the race cars we always use a big bright LED that has $ sign in it lol.

 

[ba123]

Looks very Nice ba123!! Also looks like a wheel well full of tire. Any scrapping issues? Gotta nuther sorta time filler/ponder fodder kinda thing. Installing gauges in the dash and the new wiring harness (diggin' on that, btw!) and I'm wondering about placement of the gauges. What I have now is fuel gauge (13 gal tank), oil pressure, temp gauge and then voltage. Thought that made sense on a "need to know" basis. What say you?
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Haha, yeah, I had 33's on there with a smaller lift but it with a ground-up resto, it was clearly gonna take me a while and a close buddy asked if he could have my tires. I knew I was going to change sizes anyway, so I said ok. He took my 33's and put those sorry things on my wheels. I went through a lot with that buddy. He went along with me on the long road trip to buy my Bronco way back when, he was my roommate when I built the engine, and lots of stories over the years... Sadly, he passed away far too young.

Life is too short. Don't take it for granted. And yes, you should laugh every day (I'm gonna go read that thread now...)

 

[Howard2x4x4]

I guess I'll interepret the responses as saying, "Do what you like. Maybe this would be a nice upgrade." So, thanks for the responses. And now to another question - How in the dickens do you put a tumbler back in a new ignition switch? Thanks in advance!

 

[Slowleak]

Find a paper clip and watch this:

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Thanks Slowleak! Does Tom's Bronco Products sell paper clips?

 

[DirtDonk]

Staples. "That was Easy!"
You don't always need the clip for the re-install. Just for the initial removal. But of course, if the lock cylinder was turned past the notch, then yeah, you've got to re-turn to the unlock position.
You got a neighbor that's got a stash of paperclips?

Since the switch itself can also be moved while the two are apart, the installation also requires that you double-check the alignment of the actual switch slot way in the back of the switch with the finger of the cylinder. It's the rectangular slot just visible in your picture.
Once you get the tumbler back, you can stick a screwdriver or other suitable tool into the switch to rotate it to the needed position to match the cylinder.
When you've done that, you can just insert the key/cylinder and turn it clockwise to lock it in.

Paul

 

[Yeller]

Howard, not sure why I haven’t said so before but that dash is GORGEOUS!!

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Thanks Paul, that sounds familiar. I know I've installed tumblers before, but it's hard to recall the particulars. What you have said could well be the issue.

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Thanks Steve, I sure appreciate your input. Waiting on some billet knobs that are back-ordered.

 

[ba123]

Howard, not sure why I haven’t said so before but that dash is GORGEOUS!!

I agree...those gauges are cool lookin' too!

 

[BronCowie]

This is one ride-in-progress lookin' exceptionally great. So tell us Howard in beautiful West Michigan... when the heck do you think you will get it goin' on the maiden voyage?

 

[bronkenn]

Perhaps Super Celebration?

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Man, you guys are the BEST! Very, very apropo question, and I think I can respond. Admitedly, I often get mired in not critical issues, marker lights for example. Today (03/24/2023) I was hoping to re-unite body and chassis because it's a nice day in beautiful West Michigan, follow up with recruiting son, son-in-law, and sundry fellas persueing the grand-daughters to help install the clip. BUT, I am working on installing the American Autwire harness (fun & challenging, btw) and I am not sure how the fuel tank wiring and the rear end wiring may intersect. Do it now or later? One big time suck - A grand-daugher wants to have her bridal shower here at our shack on May 6, 2023. Need to re-build the deck (pictured earlier), clean up the dog turds, etc. That kinda wipes out Super Cel, darnnit. Bronco Swapmeet is also May 6. Pretty sure I'll make it but don't know in what condition. A reasonable target date would be Fourth of July. I know - Man plans, God laughs, but I'm hopin'. I sure appreciate all the help and encouragement I've recieved from y'all. I'll keep the ball rollin', keep posting and keep looking up. Hang in there, Ken. It's not your time yet. Howard, grateful and humbled in beautiful West Michigan

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Finally! Some combination of Slowleak, Paul, Staples, paper clips and perserverance did the trick! Tumbler looks deep set due to billet grommet.

 

[BronCowie]

Finally! Some combination of Slowleak, Paul, Staples, paper clips and perserverance did the trick! Tumbler looks deep set due to billet grommet.
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Good job Howard in beautiful West Michigan. I had to replace the one in my '92 Bronco a few years back... YouTube was my friend and it turned out to be a no-brainer.

 

[sprdv1]

Finally! Some combination of Slowleak, Paul, Staples, paper clips and perserverance did the trick! Tumbler looks deep set due to billet grommet.
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hell yeah

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Seems like it's moving along at about the same rate as evolution. Maybe not quite that fast. I am not sure were each piece and part begins and ends. To get a better handle on things, put in the steering column. That help a bit, as I was able to shorten some of the longer wires. Funny how past mistakes can come up and bite you in the butt. I re-located the glove box in order to clear the cage, and when I re-installed it, I inadverdantly put it back in upside down. That goof affected the wiring project, as the fuse box is located in the glove box. Not the end of the world, but a bit of a pothole. Still having fun and still a believer in the American Autowire harness. Check the before and after pics. One this morning and the other after today's 'evolving'.

 

[sprdv1]

Seems like it's moving along at about the same rate as evolution. Maybe not quite that fast. I am not sure were each piece and part begins and ends. To get a better handle on things, put in the steering column. That help a bit, as I was able to shorten some of the longer wires. Funny how past mistakes can come up and bite you in the butt. I re-located the glove box in order to clear the cage, and when I re-installed it, I inadverdantly put it back in upside down. That goof affected the wiring project, as the fuse box is located in the glove box. Not the end of the world, but a bit of a pothole. Still having fun and still a believer in the American Autowire harness. Check the before and after pics. One this morning and the other after today's 'evolving'.
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the part that always seems to take some time... I don't envy you on that part