Help Get'n R Going Please????
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Help Get'n R Going Please????
Question..... I am putting a carberated 460ci into a 1989 f150 4x4. I do not want it to be run by the computer.
What are the most basic things i need to get the motor running in this truck once it is installed? wiring for the electic fuel pump, the coil, distributor, and things such as these. any help will be appreciated. if you have the answer or need more info please feel free to ask. a list of the neccessities would be very helpful. thanks in advance!
What are the most basic things i need to get the motor running in this truck once it is installed? wiring for the electic fuel pump, the coil, distributor, and things such as these. any help will be appreciated. if you have the answer or need more info please feel free to ask. a list of the neccessities would be very helpful. thanks in advance!
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On my 1990 F250 with a 429 swap. I found a keyed power to run the distributor (sorry dont remember which one I used tho) as for the fuel, since mine had the high pressure pumps in the tanks, I ran the pressure and return lines to a AreoMotive pressure regulator and then the carb feed thru a deadhead regulator and to the carb. Also, if you stick with the elec pump(s) you will need to run the fuel pump relay under the hood to a constant ground, otherwise the computer will turn the pump off after the intial pressurization of the lines. Also, you can run a feed wire to the tach on the inside and use the factory tach. The oil and water temp sensors can be reused, just chase the wires thru the factory harness to the old engine and hook them up to the sending units on the new motor. Then just pull the "check engine" light or put a piece of tape over it, as it will stay lit all the time.
