Betsy the Worktruck

[IDIBRONCO]

The crown Vic one looks to have a better style bearing than stock and the larger fan seems to move more air from what I can tell.

I believe, from what I've seen on here, that it does move more air. It certainly doesn't create a wind tunnel effect, but any little bit gained is better than stock.

 

[david85]

Funny, I just stole a blower from an OBS F350 and modified it to fit my Dad's 1990 ranger. The motors are built well but don't last forever. Make sure you keep the vent hose connected to the brush end of the motor. I think it keeps moisture and carbon dust causing premature wear.

 

[Scotty4]

Didn’t come with a hose. Can’t be too too rare though. She’s N/A currently which I hear is nice for the brushes up here in the rainforest.

 

[Scotty4]

Pulled the pesky wisteria from my front yard. It should be illegal to grow this stuff

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

.

 

[Scotty4]

Didn’t realize the back seat folded flat! So much room for activities.

Just pulled my speedo drive gear out of the BW1345 and it’s sadly a green 6 tooth press fit into the bushing. If anyone has a good vendor for one that would be swell. Going to bore the incorrect green one I have to fit in there for now.
Saw eBay has the black (8) and yellow (7) for this style. For my 3.55 and stock wheels I believe I need another green with the wine colored 16 tooth as that’s what was in it.

Hope there’s and easy fix but as the saying goes, hope in one hand...

 

[Scotty4]

The PO had purchased a new 6 tooth drive gear and a wine colored 16 tooth gear from americanhotrodsolutions.com but it was the wrong one. So I cut the old plastic off, bored the new one out, turned down the bushing, then heated and press fit the gear on. Let’s hope this works!

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[Scotty4]

Two questions;

1 - anyone rebuild the vacuum pump yet?

2 - what is the appropriate location for the under steeringwheel/dash light? Mine has been hanging since I've owned it and it's also missing the middle plastic piece under the column.

 

[david85]

No clue about the vacuum pump. The light could be from a few locations. The nearest light I can think of is the backlight for the Wiper and headlight switches. Is the light hanging slightly to the left of the steering column?

 

[Scotty4]

The one dangling by the parking brake pedal in the photo.

You must be registered for see images attach

Edit: The light behind the wiper/lights decals is there and working properly. This one has an angled bracket with a small tab on the end.

 

[david85]

Hmm, I think that's your foot well courtesy light (supposed to turn on when the door is open). It should be attached to the E-brake bracket somewhere. I'll try to get you a photo of the one in my truck tomorrow.

 

[david85]

Here you go.

As you can see, mine broke too. It was actually busted when I got the truck more than 10 years ago (where does the time go?). I repaired it by crimping a steel plate on top and bolting it back in the original location.

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[Scotty4]

Perfect. Thanks again @david85

 

[Scotty4]

Old seats finally coming out!

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[chillman88]

Hey the new seat is even the same color

 

[Scotty4]

Hey the new seat is even the same color

That part is kind of annoying but its in great shape and I plan on getting one of those nice seat covers for it