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My first suspect would a bad, or failing, wire, especially on the ground side. Case in point- The starter is grounded through the engine block, to the battery negative via the thick primary grounding cable: the primary ground cable. The fuel pump itself is grounded back to the battery...

I thought that that was the Rapper Ranger . . . oh wait . . . the Rapper Ranger had a turntable and pile of scratched records, too. I think it was, anyway. My memories of the '80s and '90s are gettin kinda hazy at this stage . . . .

SHAME ON YOU! Go stand in the corner.

Well, if you can figure it out, then I'll have to try it myself. A while back RockAuto had a lot of the Ford wiring repair pigtails on closeout sale; I don't know if they still have any or not. Repair pigtails are the way to go, but damn they're expensive!

I don't know; sorry. I think that it's time well spent doing what you're doing, in going through the wiring and fixing things where needed. These are simply old trucks, and wiring repairs are just part of the fun (yeah, right . . . ).

Agreed. If you were looking for an almost time-capsule perfect example, and money was no object, this would be the truck. True, for a new "today's" truck, but sadly, the asking price is about double what the truck originally sold for in 1990. Saya a lot about inflation over the 34 years...

That is a nice truck. But, is it really worth that much?

OK, get more zeroed in on what you need as far as scematics and component views from the EVTM, and I can post what you're needing. There is a part to the connector called a "wedge" which is pried out from the connector "face" side. Then you'll see fingers inside the connector that lock the...

You need the EVTM pages? Where is that in the engine bay?

It's original (OEM). That's an insulation blanket on the evaporator housing, to make the AC more effecient.

1) SCORE! 2) No comment (we're all idiots here, for loving these old trucks the way that we do). 3) Congratulations! In case you've never had a B2, once you make it a runner, YOU'LL FREAKIN' LOVE DRIVING IT! It might even cure you of that pitiful Jeep disease . . .

You are really doing good with that old truck. You'll probably have to be treated for depression, after you've fixed everything and are out of stuff needing work.

What I would try first . . . Pull the fuse for the dome circuit, then bend a peice of solid strand wire (you can even use a coat hanger) into a hook, and go fishing. If you can hook it and get it to the hole, it may take some fancy work with a seal pick, scriber or jeweller's screwdrivers to...

"will fit" has several definitions.

Yes indeed. I always spit on brake parts before touching them, and even then lick my fingertips before a first touch. I learned the hard way. And I've seen a hub boil spit it was so hot from dragging pads. It's just little tricks that you learn, when you choose to drive a peice of shit . . .

What's gonna be hilarious, is when you do pull that thing, oncoming traffic is going to pull over to the shoulder and turn on their headlights, thinking that you're a funeral. Cultural context: This is a custom we have down south; and perhaps in other parts of the country, too.

If you drive like me, the less that the passenger can see, the better.

A 283 is even better. I just have a soft spot for the old 327s.

Chevy IIs are vastly under-appreciated, and that is a NICE one. Please tell me it's running a 327, and are those old-style Americam wheels? I love how y'all finished it, and it's nice to see seat belts in it (the interior just looks "right", like the rest of the car). Can I come live in your...

Won't know 'till you crawl under and check it. I had to settle for a Mitsu when I converted my B2. They're not strong transmissions, but I like how smoothly they shift over the M5OD. For an occasional trash truck or a daily I think the Mitsu is fine. Make sure that you check for excessive...