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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 08:19 PM
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1988 F250. I've replaced my EFI computer with a rebuilt model. It lasted 3 years. Having similar problems. Is there an alternative? I'll be having the 460 rebuilt in the fall.I could go to a carb and change out the heads and manifold.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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1988 F250. I've replaced my EFI computer with a rebuilt model. It lasted 3 years. Having similar problems. Is there an alternative? I'll be having the 460 rebuilt in the fall.I could go to a carb and change out the heads and manifold.

You could co carb, if you like dealing with a cold blooded truck.

Personally I would get a reman ECM with a warranty
 
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Anyone has a source for the reman? I could only find a Cardone unit and their stuff is iffy.
 
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There really is surprisingly little that you can actually rebuild on an ECU. Outside of visible problems, there are 3 electrolytic capacitors that are known to go bad. I would say replace them yourself and your ECU will be every bit as good as any rebuilt unit.Search cap replacement and you will find a lot of threads on the subject.
 
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Anyone has a source for the reman? I could only find a Cardone unit and their stuff is iffy.

I found them on ebay with a lifetime warranty.
Just google your ECM code
 
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