where's computer
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL.
where's computer
Anyone know? I've heard that an E-250 w/carbed 351W manufactured 7/86 has a computer but have been unable to find one. Thought the only electronics was the ignition box @ driver-side on top of wheel well.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL.
Didn't see anything like that.
I took the entire A/C-heating system out. Too many parts needed to be replaced/repaired, door flaps rusted out, etc. Took out all ductwork, controls, and 90% of the wiring. Finally found some space to put some decent hidden speakers. I live in miami where it's only cold about 7-8 mornings a year. Plan on putting power-converter powered "In the room" A/c behind driver seat w/exhaust going to a fabricated floor outlet. Want A/C but don't want all the mess (primarily the drain on engine) in the engine compartment. Besides, the best price I could get for replacing the necessary components was around $950.00. From Home Depot, the parts, including duct material so I can have the a/c coming out where I want it, cost about$675.00. This afternoon I'm planning to cut a piece of sheetmetal to block off the hole where the housing for the heater core and A/C core went through the firewall on the passenger side. I'll look around again for a computer.
Thanks.
I took the entire A/C-heating system out. Too many parts needed to be replaced/repaired, door flaps rusted out, etc. Took out all ductwork, controls, and 90% of the wiring. Finally found some space to put some decent hidden speakers. I live in miami where it's only cold about 7-8 mornings a year. Plan on putting power-converter powered "In the room" A/c behind driver seat w/exhaust going to a fabricated floor outlet. Want A/C but don't want all the mess (primarily the drain on engine) in the engine compartment. Besides, the best price I could get for replacing the necessary components was around $950.00. From Home Depot, the parts, including duct material so I can have the a/c coming out where I want it, cost about$675.00. This afternoon I'm planning to cut a piece of sheetmetal to block off the hole where the housing for the heater core and A/C core went through the firewall on the passenger side. I'll look around again for a computer.
Thanks.
Last edited by munrow; Nov 28, 2004 at 06:25 AM. Reason: add more
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 8,140
Likes: 4
From: Oak Harbor, OH
An E250 may not have the computer. In 86 the 351 was probably a 4bbl model with duraspark ingntion. You may get more drain on the engine from that "aftermarket" unit than actually fixing the factory a/c.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL.
I looked all around under dash and still didn't find anything. No room for hidden stuff with all the A/C duct-work gone.
Do you think using a power inverter to run an A/C unit will be more taxing on the engine? And, if so, could I change alternators to make up for it?
Do you think using a power inverter to run an A/C unit will be more taxing on the engine? And, if so, could I change alternators to make up for it?
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 512
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by munrow
Do you think using a power inverter to run an A/C unit will be more taxing on the engine? And, if so, could I change alternators to make up for it?
[Ohm's law: watts/volts = amps]
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
smittys5xs
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
4
Mar 12, 2015 10:11 PM
raheed2
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
5
Jan 18, 2008 08:45 AM
