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what would you do with the old Bronco II
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Got it back from the shop and it appears the fire started at back of fuel rail. should I rebuild the 2.9 or go ahead and find a 4.0 and swap engines ?
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If my truck did that, I would probably cry a bit. Glad you have something left that is worthy of repairing.
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Check for crispiness of rig.
That kind of thing can warp and change the temper of steel.
That kind of thing can warp and change the temper of steel.
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Keep the 2.9. Hell replace the crispy pieces, wireing, etc, that engine would pry run.
This is also why all my older stuff has an fire extinguisher
This is also why all my older stuff has an fire extinguisher
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Well, I wouldnt have burnt it.....
My vote is 4.0
My vote is 4.0
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I would do a 2.8L with carb and duraspark swap, if a manual I would put in the 4.0L clutch and starter.
Other then that, a 5.0L swap. I would not do a 2.9L engine rebuild.
Other then that, a 5.0L swap. I would not do a 2.9L engine rebuild.
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Why not the 2.9?
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Look at the user name. Probably trying to avoid the electronics.
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but even rusty ol ranger said keep the 2.9 
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