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I just wanted to say hello...I've been lurking here for a few weeks as the "new" owner of an "83" F150 and have enjoyed some info I have gleened here. I'm not new to Fords, but haven't owned an F150 before i guess. (My first Ford was a 49...second one a 55 etc)..My last "big" Ford was a 94 E150 Leisure van I enjoyed and maintained till I sold it last year. I also owned and maintained an 88 Bronco II and enjoyed it till I sold it last month. I also own an 84 Bronco II.
I am familiar with EEC-IV stuff, But have decided to drive a carburated vehicle for the duration I think...I have accumulated a few early 2100's and some 2150's and enjoy tinkering with them. I am "dura-sparking" this 83 currently and if anyone near me needs a helping hand I am generally available if the need arises...Good will to all and if you don't mind a question or two now and then I may speak up again...In the mean time... I'll be listening ...
I am familiar with EEC-IV stuff, But have decided to drive a carburated vehicle for the duration I think...I have accumulated a few early 2100's and some 2150's and enjoy tinkering with them. I am "dura-sparking" this 83 currently and if anyone near me needs a helping hand I am generally available if the need arises...Good will to all and if you don't mind a question or two now and then I may speak up again...In the mean time... I'll be listening ...
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Thanks for the welcome man.(ctubutis) .I've enjoyed your comments here..I actually had to laugh at myself..I actually owned a 99' Lightning...i guess it WAS an F150..albeit a very tuned one..I bought it new in 99 and put about 38K miles on it. I think it was about the neatest driving PU I have ever owned, even got about 18mpg when driven sensibly.. Reminded of a 56 F100. I just wish it had had a Y-block 312 for power. It would've made a neat keeper for sure. Lotta power though..again thanks for the welcome...
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btw i made another post in the sbf forum..
but as of now..no response..I probably should've made this post here since most of the guys here seem to be up to speed with the unique needs of trucks of "this vintage"
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-83-351w.html
Anyway w/o doubling up..it pertains to the use of a 16 bolt intake (early 351w) on this 83 I have. I haven't had the intake off of a v-8 since 312 days..I have an opportunity to score a cheap 2v iron manifold from a 69 (I'm eliminating the EGR) and wondered what the fitment issues may be with this newer E7 head ..well if any here know feel free to chime in and thanks for the input in advance..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...n-83-351w.html
Anyway w/o doubling up..it pertains to the use of a 16 bolt intake (early 351w) on this 83 I have. I haven't had the intake off of a v-8 since 312 days..I have an opportunity to score a cheap 2v iron manifold from a 69 (I'm eliminating the EGR) and wondered what the fitment issues may be with this newer E7 head ..well if any here know feel free to chime in and thanks for the input in advance..
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John - Welcome to FTE. I've not used the earlier manifolds, although I've read about them. But, I have to agree with baddad - why? The later iron 2V manifolds are easy to come by, but the aluminum 2V manifolds are available as well and a block-off plate for the EGR is easily made. Having said that, if you have the manifold off why not put on a 4V? Used ones run ~$100 on CL around here and 4bbl carbs are $75 - 100.
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John - Welcome to FTE. I've not used the earlier manifolds, although I've read about them. But, I have to agree with baddad - why? The later iron 2V manifolds are easy to come by, but the aluminum 2V manifolds are available as well and a block-off plate for the EGR is easily made. Having said that, if you have the manifold off why not put on a 4V? Used ones run ~$100 on CL around here and 4bbl carbs are $75 - 100.
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Good plan. And, btw, a 4bbl isn't everything and I'm not suggesting you need to change. The '82 Explorer I sold had a 351W that I built with a low RPM torque cam and heads I ported that flowed through factory manifolds into a "streamlined" exhaust. That rascal ran even with the 2150 on it. In fact, I was very happy with the performance and am not sure I would have gone to the trouble to change to a 4bbl.
However, if I pull a 2bbl and am going to keep the truck then I'd seriously consider installing a E'brock Performer manifold and E'brock 1406 carb.
However, if I pull a 2bbl and am going to keep the truck then I'd seriously consider installing a E'brock Performer manifold and E'brock 1406 carb.
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this brings me to another point..
Do you know what venturi size the stock 2150 was? The carb on here now is 1 1.08. (the feedback one is gone). I'm curious what venturi would work best with the stock 2v manifold and along with that what would be the ideal jet range for say sea level-3000 ft any idea? BTW I like these 2100 autolites...for smplicity and would stick with one i have already most likely..
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Do you know what venturi size the stock 2150 was? The carb on here now is 1 1.08. (the feedback one is gone). I'm curious what venturi would work best with the stock 2v manifold and along with that what would be the ideal jet range for say sea level-3000 ft any idea? BTW I like these 2100 autolites...for smplicity and would stick with one i have already most likely..
However, I will say that the #'s on that carb say it came from an '81 351M with C6. So I assumed that it was the same as the one that is on Dad's '81 351M w/a C6. But, when I pulled this one down the other night for a rebuild it was very different. For instance, this one doesn't have metering rods while the other one did. And, the choke on the other one was fully electric, and 7 volts at that, while this one is hot-air with electric assist and it is 14v.
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I am familiar wiht the metering rod version
and I actually have a couple original 84 feedback carbs from Ranger/Bronco II's that are 1.08 venturi . Can I ask what venturi is the carb that is on your current project?..
I actually will use an older 2100 variant i think..and I have a couple good cores with non-kickdown throttle shafts to use and they are 1.08...I guess I'll kit one of those.
My 83 has a feed wire from the S term on the Alt which usually is lower voltage than line volts. I'm not particularly a fan of electric chokes in general i think I will use a hot air automatic when i get that far running with a choke stove tube from the manifold. I also have a choke housing bracket that allows the passing of the heater hose to help keep the choke warm so I will use that I think..again when i get that far...right now I just want to see reliable exhaust coming out the back end of the truck not all thru the undercarriage...well in time I guess...
I'm off to get a friend to fab me an EGR plate from my valve...then I'll finish up my "spark" wiring.. I may fire it up this weekend but there is no rush..thanks again for the input...
I actually will use an older 2100 variant i think..and I have a couple good cores with non-kickdown throttle shafts to use and they are 1.08...I guess I'll kit one of those.
My 83 has a feed wire from the S term on the Alt which usually is lower voltage than line volts. I'm not particularly a fan of electric chokes in general i think I will use a hot air automatic when i get that far running with a choke stove tube from the manifold. I also have a choke housing bracket that allows the passing of the heater hose to help keep the choke warm so I will use that I think..again when i get that far...right now I just want to see reliable exhaust coming out the back end of the truck not all thru the undercarriage...well in time I guess...
I'm off to get a friend to fab me an EGR plate from my valve...then I'll finish up my "spark" wiring.. I may fire it up this weekend but there is no rush..thanks again for the input...
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and I actually have a couple original 84 feedback carbs from Ranger/Bronco II's that are 1.08 venturi . Can I ask what venturi is the carb that is on your current project?..
I actually will use an older 2100 variant i think..and I have a couple good cores with non-kickdown throttle shafts to use and they are 1.08...I guess I'll kit one of those.
My 83 has a feed wire from the S term on the Alt which usually is lower voltage than line volts. I'm not particularly a fan of electric chokes in general i think I will use a hot air automatic when i get that far running with a choke stove tube from the manifold. I also have a choke housing bracket that allows the passing of the heater hose to help keep the choke warm so I will use that I think..again when i get that far...right now I just want to see reliable exhaust coming out the back end of the truck not all thru the undercarriage...well in time I guess...
I'm off to get a friend to fab me an EGR plate from my valve...then I'll finish up my "spark" wiring.. I may fire it up this weekend but there is no rush..thanks again for the input...
I actually will use an older 2100 variant i think..and I have a couple good cores with non-kickdown throttle shafts to use and they are 1.08...I guess I'll kit one of those.
My 83 has a feed wire from the S term on the Alt which usually is lower voltage than line volts. I'm not particularly a fan of electric chokes in general i think I will use a hot air automatic when i get that far running with a choke stove tube from the manifold. I also have a choke housing bracket that allows the passing of the heater hose to help keep the choke warm so I will use that I think..again when i get that far...right now I just want to see reliable exhaust coming out the back end of the truck not all thru the undercarriage...well in time I guess...
I'm off to get a friend to fab me an EGR plate from my valve...then I'll finish up my "spark" wiring.. I may fire it up this weekend but there is no rush..thanks again for the input...
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thanks for gettin back...
erformance is why the search..stretchin' that petrol dollar..thanks again
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I get the chasing the tail...
On edit..I should add that for me driving anything that is NOT computer controlled and easily maintained by me is part of the smile of this process...