Fed up with computer in my truck
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Fed up with computer in my truck
Right now I have a 90 F250 and so tired of chasing CEL stuff. I have a friend that has a 68 F100 that I am thinking of fixing and driving. Hate to give up on the 90 as just got done rebuilding the motor 10000 miles ago but dang thing just will not idle right among other things.
This is the truck I am replacing the 90 with probably a lot of people will call me insane, the only thing I probably will add living in Texas is AC. Not scared of rebuilding another motor or body work either, have not determined if it is a 360 or 390.
This is the truck I am replacing the 90 with probably a lot of people will call me insane, the only thing I probably will add living in Texas is AC. Not scared of rebuilding another motor or body work either, have not determined if it is a 360 or 390.
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If you really like the '90, you can probably convert it to non-computer. Engines of that time period will have a version with a plain old fashioned carburetor and distributor (for example, 300 I-6, 351, 460). Shouldn't take major surgery to swap parts or entire engine. Plenty of aftermarket support for these engines.
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I don't think the aftermarket transmission controllers are very hard to program these days. I've seen some youtube videos and it seems largely plug and play as long as you know all of the details of the trans, rear end, etc.
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Swap the 351W in to the 68 and if you do not want any electronics but want the overdrive you can do to an AOD. Get the AOD built with all the upgrades and it will be as strong as the E4OD..
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Originally Posted by MIKES 68 F100
looks like a good project truck , but you are trading a few problems for a lot of problems IMHO .
Not saying don't do it, but I bet fixing your 90 would be a lot easier and cheaper in the end.
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