Starting engine with trans out

[dbruce9035]

One of the bronco vendors makes a bracket for starting the engine with the transmission out. I just can't remember which one?

 

[broncnaz]

No idea but if you install the bellhousing you can put the starter back on.

 

[TwoDalesDad]

It will only move....if you have the block in front of the wheels...

 

[john monroe]

Wild Horses has one for a small block,item#9235

 

[Rymadd]

Summit and all the speed shops sell those

 

[DirtDonk]

Yep, thanks John. This is the one we sell: http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Ford-Small-Block-Test-Bracket



Should fit in a flat-rate box too (I think?) so should not cost too much to ship and can arrive relatively quickly.
Where are you located dbruce?

Paul

 

[dbruce9035]

Yep, thanks John. This is the one we sell: http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Ford-Small-Block-Test-Bracket

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Should fit in a flat-rate box too (I think?) so should not cost too much to ship and can arrive relatively quickly.
Where are you located dbruce?

Paul

Yes, that's it. I'm in Texas.
Thanks for all the replies.

 

[dbruce9035]

Next question. I'm assuming you need to jump the natural safety plug. Does the radiator fan need to be removed?

 

[DirtDonk]

What is it you're trying to accomplish exactly? If you don't need it to run for long, simply remove the fan belt so that none of your accessories is spinning.
Good practice anyway, unless you're hunting for a water leak, or need the engine running for long enough to need the alternator to keep the battery charged and the coolant to keep the engine cool.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

Also, in case you're not at the point where the trans is removed yet, you'll want to at least remove the fan shroud so that when the engine tilts one way or the other, it won't damage the shroud, fan, or water pump.

If you're not going to run the fan, the shroud can simply rest there hanging on top of it.

Paul

 

[dbruce9035]

Trying to find out what's out of balance. Just had the engine rebuilt (only a faint vibration revving it up). Then had the trans rebuilt and had a bad vibration revving it up. Smooth at idle.

 

[DirtDonk]

Gotcha. Well, some of your diagnosis can be done quickly, so the belt could come off. But to really take some time with it and play around, just leave it all connected and let 'er rip.
Make sure the fan clears the shroud of course. If not, either remove the shroud, or, as you suggested, the fan.
Personally, I'd take the shroud and leave the fan to do it's job. But whatever works for you.

Good luck tracking it down. And be safe.

Paul

 

[dbruce9035]

Just an update to my old thread.
Believe it or not I just got my bronco back after 2 years. It's been a side job for a recommended mechanic. Worked on it between jobs trying to find the right flex plate/torque converter combination. Even had a custom flex plate built.
Finally had it towed to a place called Old school performance. He had it figured out and fixed with in a couple of weeks. Turns out the original mechanic put the wrong flex plate on it. The transmission shaft was not mating up with crank either. Good thing I never returned the 28 oz BC flex plate (the original mechanic said was wrong), because that is the one that worked.
What a pain in the ass this has been.

 

[redwards69]

2 years? Wow, that sucks. Glad you got it fixed and have it back!

 

[Justafordguy]

Wow, two years? That's just crazy, no way I could do without my Bronco for that long.