Fuel System for 460 Swap
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Fuel System for 460 Swap
I'm in the process of swapping in a 1985 carbed 460 in place of the fuel injected 5.8 my '88 Bronco came with. The 460's from a 1 ton van which used an electric fuel pump from the factory. At first I thought I could use my stock pump setup with a fuel pressure regulator and Ford has a fuel filter that has a return line fitting built in that could be used for the return to the tank. However, with the pressure turned down enough for the carb, I think the stock dual pumps will probably burn up from restricting the fuel flow so much.
Next idea, take off the factory dual pumps and use an aftermarket electric pump which would be no big deal but... does anyone know if the pickup/float assembly out of an earlier Bronco like an '85 would fit into my '88 tank? I'm guessing that the newer fuel pump/pickup combo might use a larger opening to screw into and I'll have to use a complete assembly from an earlier Bronco...
Any other ideas, I'd love to hear what others have done.
Thanks!
Next idea, take off the factory dual pumps and use an aftermarket electric pump which would be no big deal but... does anyone know if the pickup/float assembly out of an earlier Bronco like an '85 would fit into my '88 tank? I'm guessing that the newer fuel pump/pickup combo might use a larger opening to screw into and I'll have to use a complete assembly from an earlier Bronco...
Any other ideas, I'd love to hear what others have done.
Thanks!
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Fuel System for 460 Swap
How about just using the pump in the tank I believe this is a low pressure pump and should be enough for the carb. I am not sure but might be worth a check. Good Luck, 
Rick
86 302 EFI, bored 60 over, AOD,
Headman Headers, Flowmaster 40 series,
2 inch dual exhaust, MSD ignition
Rick
86 302 EFI, bored 60 over, AOD,
Headman Headers, Flowmaster 40 series,
2 inch dual exhaust, MSD ignition
