1978 Ford Bronco 400ci V8 | Amsoil Z-Rod 10w30 | 6k km OCI

[JavierH19]

Use 15w-40

 

[CheezWhiz]

any hope there was some old bearing material in the oil pan when the engine was rebuilt?

 

[mechjames]

Pics of this beast?

 

[mechjames]

any hope there was some old bearing material in the oil pan when the engine was rebuilt?

Doubt it. Pan was blasted, hot tanked, and jetwashed.

 

[addyguy]

I’m really digging you taking this old gas-guzzling beast on a long road trip; not many try that these days! Good show!

 

[DuckRyder]

I'd be concerned but not panicked if you're positive there's no glitter in the oil or filter...

Any new aux coolers - for example oil cooler ...

Who built it and why? (like did something fail or was it just worn out?)

I'd consider running a bore scope as far as i could form VC and perhaps oil drain....

 

[mechjames]

I’m really digging you taking this old gas-guzzling beast on a long road trip; not many try that these days! Good show!

It's not cheap, but split between 3 people it's reasonable.

 

[mechjames]

Any new aux coolers - for example oil cooler ..

Nope

Who built it and why? (like did something fail or was it just worn out?)

A local machine shop that specializes on pushrod ford engines.
Original motor in the truck had low oil pressure, burned oil and had the beginnings of a bad head gasket.
Another 400 was acquired and rebuilt and swapped in.

 

[We're Metals]

Nope

A local machine shop that specializes on pushrod ford engines.
Original motor in the truck had low oil pressure, burned oil and had the beginnings of a bad head gasket.
Another 400 was acquired and rebuilt and swapped in.

How has the beast been holding up?