1990 FS with 302

[yvon]

OK, so I finally figured out what was wrong with the Bronco. I figured out the fuel problems. I finally found that I had an air leak btwn the fuel cell and the pump, but I did not have any leaks. Strange, so I decided to take out the cell and check the inside lines. As it turns out there is a brass line that goes to the bottom of the cell and the nut the holds that to the top connector was cracked. So I think once the pump primed for the first time, it would run fine for 5 mins but then would start to suck air from in side the fuel cell. That is why I could not find any leaks air or other wise in the lines. Once I fixed the nut and retaped all the connections and the put new rubber gaskets on the top of the cell - it purrs like a kitten again. I also put RTV all around the connection on the outside.

I also changed out the Throttle Control Sensor, the Idle Air Control Valve,and the spark plugs. Those also seemed to have helped. I also had 2 dead yellow top batts, I will not buy them again. I only got 2 yrs out of them, way to much money for them to only last 2 yrs. I got a Battery from Tire Kingdom now that has a 3 yrs free replacement on it that is also a spirrel cell. I also got a Compression Test done on the engine and that came back strong, so I don't have to worry about the engine for a while at least.

So I am going to Uharrie on the night of the 12th for the weekend, if anyone wants to join me. It is the last weekend before they close. Now that I have the Bronco fixed I need to wheel at least one time before the end of the year. I am going with a couple of friends but more the marrier. Later,

Yvon