kpinnc 17,575 #1 Posted February 15 (edited) I love my Bronco 14. That being said it tries my patience more than most of the others. It has alot of hydraulics mods and it has always had leaks to fix. But this latest was my fault. Or at least I thought so... I removed the balance gears last year and had no correct oil pan gasket. So I made one up, and as soon as I cranked it up it started leaking oil. So last week I changed out the oil pan gasket with a correct part. After driving it around, I see oil around the base of the engine again. Turns out the oil was coming from behind the fuel pump. It didn't contaminate my oil but it sure spit pretty bad. So today I made a steel plate cover for the fuel pump hole and added a low pressure (2-3psi) electric pump. This makes 3 tractors now using them and I've been very happy so far. When all back together she fired right up and ran like a champ. Absolutely zero oil leaking now and everything seems good. Even with the pump pulling on the rectifier it is still charging strong. It settles down to 12.6VDC after a few minutes. Edited February 15 by kpinnc 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,829 #2 Posted February 15 (edited) Different place to mount KP but if it fits it ships I guess. Don't ya just love those mini volt gauges ... yah not orginal to my specs but again... @c-series don nailed it that is one boss tractor. Edited February 15 by WHX?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,575 #3 Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Different place to mount KP but if it fits it ships I guess. Yeah I just used an "L" shaped bracket and used one of the engine bolts to hold it. With the tank under the steering wheel there isn't much room behind the engine. I made a second floor on the battery box for another tractor, but since the Bronco has all that room between the engine and hood it just made more sense to me. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,829 #4 Posted February 15 Yep upon further review we'll call it "custom" 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,575 #5 Posted February 15 9 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Don't ya just love those mini volt gauges ... yah not orginal to my specs but again... Yes I do. I've had one on one of my tractors for 3 years now and it works fine. Given they can be had for about $6 each, I'll buy them in bulk if I have to. I have them on 4 tractors so far. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,575 #6 Posted February 15 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Yep upon further review we'll call it "custom" All of my tractors fall under that name! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 45,886 #7 Posted February 15 Here's where I mounted my pump on my C-160. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,109 #8 Posted February 15 15 hours ago, kpinnc said: It settles down to 12.6VDC after a few minutes. Actually, this seems a bit low. At steady state, five minutes or so after starting, I’d expect it be ±13.5vdc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,575 #9 Posted February 15 5 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Actually, this seems a bit low. At steady state, five minutes or so after starting, I’d expect it be ±13.5vdc. I'll keep an eye on it. This machine rarely runs more than a short while in winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 1,096 #10 Posted February 15 Ive been meaning to do this to my B-80, but I haven't. The fuel pump finally went out 3 days ago so now I need to do it. How did you wire it so it would be key on or cranking on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,130 #11 Posted February 15 Wire it to the "I" terminal on the ignition switch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 1,096 #12 Posted February 16 7 hours ago, pfrederi said: Wire it to the "I" terminal on the ignition switch Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,575 #13 Posted February 16 20 hours ago, Easton Rich said: How did you wire it so it would be key on or cranking on? Mine doesn't have battery ignition (1971 with magneto) but it still wires up the same. 19 hours ago, pfrederi said: Wire it to the "I" terminal on the ignition switch Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,575 #14 Posted February 17 Got some seat time today. Fuel pump is great! I was concerned it might flood the bowl but it works great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
