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Dec 4, 2002 | 03:34 PM

mud duck

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RE. engine swap

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 04-Dec-02 AT 04:37 PM (EST)] I have a 88 F-350 with a EFI 460 and wanting to put a carbureted 460 in. The question is can I use my EFI parts. Power steering pump and bracket,alt and bracket,valve covers,oil pan,timing cover, and water pump on new motor. The new motor is a 78 block and 78 heads, block is bored .40 over with a 480 cam. And can I use my existing fuel system. If I can use my existing system do I leave my fuel pumps on my frame rail and let that feed the carb or do I have to remove them and run a line to a mechanical fuel pump on block to carb. If any you could help me I would appreciate it.

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Dec 4, 2002 | 07:44 PM

RanDawg

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RE. engine swap

The fuel pumps for EFI are too much for a carb. Use the mechanical one on the new engine, or get a regulator.
Call a part store and ask about water pumps, etc for both engines and see if they match

Dec 4, 2002 | 11:43 PM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Dec-02 AT 00:44 AM (EST)]Yes, all the accessories should bolt right up. As for the fuel pumps as stated above you will need a regulator set to about 7-10psi for use with a carb, or remove them and use a stock mechanical pump.