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| Author: | jjacobs05 [ Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has a good Bronco shop in the Denver or Golden area? Or is anyone out there looking to provide some much needed help to get my Bronco back to purring? A buddy of mine rebuilt the engine about 4 years ago and things were running smoothly for quite a while. He has since moved away and I am without a shop that I trust. Since I don't have a garage, the time, or really the knowledge to tune it back up to how it was running back then, I thought I would ask the crew here to get recommendations. I suspect that my immediate issues could be solved with some minor tuning or perhaps a new fuel pump, but I would defer to a more knowledgeable person to diagnose it. Currently the Bronco is in Golden and would have to be towed somewhere to be looked at. Thanks! Jay |
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| Author: | mickphatmac [ Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Are you getting fuel up to the carb? Have you messed with the points and timing yet or do you just want someone to take care of it for you? |
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| Author: | jjacobs05 [ Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
It is pretty strange in that it seems to be an intermittent issue. It runs completely fine for maybe 10 minutes, and then will stall out (once while I was going 60 mph). After I pull over, it will just barely start and with the gas pedal fully down will not rev up at all for about 5 minutes (sounds like I'm in a slow-putt competition). If I let off the gas pedal at all, it will die and I will hear a loud backfire out the exhaust. After about 5 minutes, it will rev up fine again and I can get another 10 miles down the road. I have messed with the points and timing years ago, but don't really trust myself to do a good job. I would love some help or recommendations on where to go. |
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| Author: | Eck [ Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Dusty Dog Garage is a Bronco guy and is part of this club. I am not sure what his expertise or experience is with carbs, but give him a call. http://dustydoggarage.com/ Jason's Auto Repair in Arvada is another club member and shop owner that comes highly recommended-- again, not sure about carb expertise but probably worth a call. Address: 6439 Miller St, Arvada, CO 80004 Phone: (720) 787-4695 |
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| Author: | jjacobs05 [ Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Thanks Eck - The recommendations are much appreciated. I will check them out. |
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| Author: | mickphatmac [ Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
on FB there's a guy I believe close to your neck of the woods, Andy Janes. Specializing in Broncos and classic cars... Shop # is 720-681-8105 |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
I would replace the fuel filter. |
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| Author: | jjacobs05 [ Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Thanks mickphatmac, I will also look into Andy Janes' shop. And thanks Rox Crusher, I will check the fuel filter. |
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| Author: | mickphatmac [ Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Mine was doing the same thing a couple years ago and the timing was out about 20° so I will check the points and throw a timing light on it and I bet that fixes your problem |
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| Author: | jjacobs05 [ Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Thanks mickphatmac. Sorry to hear that you also had this issue, but that's great to know. |
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| Author: | Justin [ Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
I've got a timing light. If you want to swing by I'd be happy to check it. |
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| Author: | jjacobs05 [ Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for Denver Shop or Tuning Help |
Thanks Justin, I sent you a personal message. Would be awesome to get some knowledgeable help! |
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