First time Pete saw this truck he called it "The Donk" and eventhough I've ditched the wheels the name has stuck.
I've started back into it this year. The fuel injected 302 has 400k so I'm doing a swap out. I'm going to drop in a carburated 302 out of an 85 F150. I have a question for the automotive computer folk. Am I gonna have a problem with the computer?
At that point, the ecu didn't have it's fingers into much except the engine, I'd imagine. The only thing I'd figure you might have to address is the distributor, since it'll probably be controlled by the computer. I'm no Ford expert, but I think it should be pretty straight forward.
You'll probably have to swap out the efi fuel pump for a low press/high volume electric carb pump, or run a bypass fuel pressure regulator that will let you bring the pressure down far enough.
Thanks Chad, this is what I was thinking too but these ECU thingamabobs scare the crap out of me. I'll be grabbing the complete engine, sounds like my buddy only wants the body.
I'm also thinking the engine I'm getting is 81-84 and not an 85 cause it's a 2bbl with a mechanical fuel pump.
Are you using the stock Dura-spark ignition. If you are, make sure you use the module with the blue plastic strain relief on the module were the wires come out. It is the best one for general purpose use, others have different controls, feed back systems, California emissions, etc... The blue one has a white wire you hook up to the start side of the solenoid which automatically retards the timing for easy hot starts. Use Motorcraft or Bluestreak brands. Always keep a spare module in the truck. Lots of guys won't use this ignition system thinking that it's sub par but they mount the module wrong and it dies from overheating. These things work great and are cheap. When mounting the module leave a good air gap between the mount surface and the module. Best place is inside the cab on the firewall or on the front of the rad saddle in the breeze. Hope this helps.
-- Edited by Scruff on Wednesday 11th of June 2014 06:54:31 PM
if the tranny as the automatic overdrive the fuel injection and computer stuff may have to do in the shifting of the tranny not sure about trucks but i had an 83 grand marquis with a 302 fuel injected the carb almost looks like a regular but is fuel inj
Are you using the stock Dura-spark ignition. If you are, make sure you use the module with the blue plastic strain relief on the module were the wires come out. It is the best one for general purpose use, others have different controls, feed back systems, California emissions, etc... The blue one has a white wire you hook up to the start side of the solenoid which automatically retards the timing for easy hot starts. Use Motorcraft or Bluestreak brands. Always keep a spare module in the truck. Lots of guys won't use this ignition system thinking that it's sub par but they mount the module wrong and it dies from overheating. These things work great and are cheap. When mounting the module leave a good air gap between the mount surface and the module. Best place is inside the cab on the firewall or on the front of the rad saddle in the breeze. Hope this helps.
-- Edited by Scruff on Wednesday 11th of June 2014 06:54:31 PM
Oh yeah, I'm not sure what's in this truck that I'm getting but I'll grab it all. I'm so used to aftermarket coils and distributors that I may have missed grabbing the stock ignition module. Thanks Scruff
if the tranny as the automatic overdrive the fuel injection and computer stuff may have to do in the shifting of the tranny not sure about trucks but i had an 83 grand marquis with a 302 fuel injected the carb almost looks like a regular but is fuel inj
My 85 is an AOD, I don't believe they ever put the AODE in an F150 at least not in the 80's. I'll take the transmission out and get it checked once the engine is out, I'm thinking its just as tired. Thanks flatduck
