86 Fuel Injected

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 11, 2006 | 07:56 AM

69 and 85

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 633

Likes: 1

86 Fuel Injected

I have a number of 80-85 trucks - all carbed, but am currently looking into an 86 351W FI F150. I need some general info on this truck. I was surprised to see a FI truck with a v-belt instead of a serpintine, a regular distributor, etc. (All the FI engines I have worked on are 90's GM products and they are WAY different.)

So this 86 would it have a computer that also controls the tranny shifts or would it be a standard C6?

Any info would be helpful. When I first looked at the truck, the guy wanted $500 and it is rough so I didn't pay much attention. Body is rusty, but not any rot from the cab corners forward, it idles a little high, tires are junk - not a $500 truck for me.

But now the guy is thinking more in the 200 -250 range and I could part it out to fix a couple other trucks. I have a 351 HO with a 4v that thru a rod that I could either use the FI engine in or move the intake, etc over and make a HO out of it. SO now I want it, but would like to know more WHAT it is before getting it.

thanks.

Apr 11, 2006 | 04:11 PM

Franklin2

Moderator

Joined: Jan 2001

Posts: 57,005

Likes: 2,750

From: Virginia

I do not think the 351w had fuel injection in 86. Only the 5.0. If you go to www.partsamerica.com, and select a 86 f150, you will find the only engine selection in 86 for the 351w is a 4bbl.

Apr 11, 2006 | 05:36 PM

Green Meanie 85

Senior User

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 326

Likes: 0

From: Merryland

I have an 85 it was the first year for FI on it!! Boy has it ever been trouble!!!

Apr 11, 2006 | 06:31 PM

havi

I'll have the Roast Duck

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 9,622

Likes: 110

From: Northshore, MN

351w with fuel injection was 1988. 302 was 1985. My 85 also has v-belts. Maybe check the engine and verify it's a 351W. not difficult to have been transplanted