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79GreenHorn

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Hello everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself to the community.  I recently purchase a 79 Bronco and for the most part she’s in great shape.  I don’t know anything though about Broncos or automobiles in generals so I’m a true greenhorn.   There is a lot of interior work I want to fix and a wobble in the rear passenger tire which I can’t seem to pinpoint.  I’ve had the wheels checked, weights checked,  and new tires put on but still have the issues with a minor wobble. 

Here are some pictures 

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Yo 79GreenHorn,

Welcome to you and your Great looking 79!

Here is some info for you;Ford 1979 Bronco/F Series Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual via topsig (Ziggy) @1979 Ford Bronco Wiring Manual pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.netIt shows Electrical component location, operation, troubleshooting, with wiring and vacuum diagrams.1979 Ford Bronco Wiring Schematics, Connector Pin-outs, etc by Ranger429 @ https://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum...chematics.html1979 Bronco Brochure (partial) @ http://broncohq.com/Broncosales/79/79salesinfo.html1979 Ford Bronco vs. Blazer Article by Ford via Indybronco @ 1978 Ford Bronco Bronco vs. Blazer (79) pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.netSee Technical Service Bulletins @ BBB Industries- Premium Alternators, Starters, Power Steering Products and Turbochargers | TSB and Wiring Diagrams DatabaseFord Shop Manual Diagrams: 1978-1979 Full Size Shop Manuals, partial @ https://broncograveyard.com/rt-1273-...-archives.htmlMy Tablet takes hours to download, so try the first in this list as long as you have Adobe Acrobat 9 or later installed.Includes:Wiring Manuals & Diagrams Download PDFThis complete manual for the 1972-1979 Ford Bronco Includes Rear Lights DiagramMotor Manuals & Diagrams Download PDFThis complete manual for the 1972-1979 Ford Bronco Includes Air Cleaner DiagramChassis Manuals & Diagrams Download PDFThis complete manual for the 1972-1979 Ford Bronco Includes '78 Brakes Diagram, Gas Tank Setup DiagramBody Manuals & Diagrams Download PDF This complete manual for the 1972-1979 Ford Bronco Includes; Upper Body Diagram, Front Clip Diagram, heater Ducts Diagram, Tailgate Diagram, Console Diagram, Front Clip Diagram, Grill Setup Diagram, Heater Controls Diagram, Interior Trip Diagram, Rear Sheetmetal Diagram, Tiltwheel Diagram, Tire RackLet me know if the downloads are worth the effort.See Bubba's M-Block Ford V8 Workshop by Dave Resch @ Bubba's M-Block Ford V8 WorkshopPartial Chilton Manual for 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Bronco. Scanned by broncocity.com @ https://web.archive.org/web/20130419...6-81manual.htmDave Graham's 1979 Ford Truck Manual on CD @ https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...r+manual,10335Authorized copy of the Ford manual for all systems. Ask seller if it will run on your PC, etc. with it's operating system such as WIN10. Three Volumes!Search Google for a better deal.

wobble;

A wheel weight may have fell off, or a balance weight on a brake drum  may have come off. 

bent wheel.

a bent axle shaft  will ruin a bearing and seal, may hear a grinding sound. 

 
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79GreenHorn

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Thank you for the welcome and the links!  
 

I’ve already gotten the wheel weight checked and the rim.  I’ll look into the balance weight on the break drum and then check the axel.  Right now there is no grinding sound that I can hear. 

 
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Hello everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself to the community.  I recently purchase a 79 Bronco and for the most part she’s in great shape.  I don’t know anything though about Broncos or automobiles in generals so I’m a true greenhorn.   There is a lot of interior work I want to fix and a wobble in the rear passenger tire which I can’t seem to pinpoint.  I’ve had the wheels checked, weights checked,  and new tires put on but still have the issues with a minor wobble. 

Here are some pictures 

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Awesome bronco.  You think you got a good deal on it?

 

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