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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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DS swap

Anybody took an 89 f150 5.0 back to DS 2.

Any schematics /pics would be appreciated.

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Haven't done that swap or know whats involved, but here's how to wire it.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dorymate88
Anybody took an 89 f150 5.0 back to DS 2.

Any schematics /pics would be appreciated.

Thanks.
What are you doing tearing the fuel injection system off?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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yes no efi, i have an accel super ignition coil 12vlts. Is the ballast resistor still required in the start and run circuits?

Thanks guys for the schematic
 
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If you run a duarspark II, yes the ballast resistor is required. If you run another type of ignition, the answer could be yes or no. For example a HEI Ford system, no.
 
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