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Jan 12, 2006 | 11:48 AM

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I was wondering if anyone could hlep me on this,, I have an 87 F150 4x4 efi, The motor went and craped out on me, but i need to get back on the road, i am planning on rebuilding it later, but for now I am going to buy a salvaged motor, ALRIGHT,,Here's the question, the only motor i can find is a 94 4.9 unknown miles? I know it will bolt up, but am curious about the computer and other electrical parts and also the vacum lines etc,,

any ideas?
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Jan 12, 2006 | 12:20 PM

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the '94 should be a speed density control like your '87 - so there shouldn't be any problem; however, there will most likely be some small stuff to deal with.

Jan 12, 2006 | 12:38 PM

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THANKS,
I hope it is Just small stuff, I am pretty sure that alot of the vacum ports and some of the electrical plugs will be different.

Jan 12, 2006 | 01:18 PM

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i just thought about something else, the 94 model has air ports on the heads,

any ideas?

Jan 12, 2006 | 01:24 PM

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There should be an air pump on the '94 to match up with the system.

Jan 12, 2006 | 02:22 PM

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Take what parts you need off the 87 to make everything hook up on the 94. I would plug the air ports and use the 87 air system.

Jan 12, 2006 | 02:39 PM

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That Would Be Nice 'but' I Would Be Buying Just The Motor From A Salvage Yard, So I Would Be Just Buying The Motor. I Wonder If That Could Be Bypassed?