Toilet paper.

Stock up.

It'll be more precious than gold.

Stewart

 

As mentioned, having a manual won't help too much. The fuel injectors are fired by the PCM and IDM, so if either one of those go, you'll only be able to move down hill.

As to the other comments, I don't think the intent of carrying the spare parts around is as much to have the only vehicle running as it is to just be able to get home or to where ever your destination is. If you're smart enough to recognize an EMP blast for what it is, and get your truck back up and running, the rest of the folks will still be in shock as to what happened. When you drive by, you'll probably hear everyone try their starter since they see one vehicle working, they'll assume theirs should start up too. Remember no radio and no cell phones means it will take a while for everyone to figure out what's going on.

 

If it does go down, stop by. I'm sure my AK-47 will still work and I can make beer. Let's team up.

Mike

 

I don't know about diesel, but I do know for an 06 FI50 XLT 4x4, this is the (literally) $15.00 answer.


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The list would vary with the severity of the EMP. The basic list would be

Electronic voltage regulator in the alternator
An extra set of relays and fuses fror the relay fuse panel.
An instrument cluster, because it contains microprocessor.
ABS control module
PCM Power train control module


A massive EMP can even fry electric motors. But if you have this list of parts shielded, it can get you through just about anything conceivable. A very good plan is to have an older car from the 60's or early 70's as a backup, because they are virtually immune to EMP, except for the voltage regulators that control the alternator. If you have any more questions, as always, I am here to help. Good luck with it, have a great day, and Thanks for using Just Answer.

 

My AK is in working condition also. Ford Raider Crew.

 

Or just get an IDI, manual shift...good to go.

 

Oh dear lord..................

 

I know this is a old tread but I have a 1989 Ford F150 with the inline 6 with 5 speed manual transmission.what would have to be replaced on it in the event of a emp.

 

And that's where diesel users would have the advantage over the gassers, why?

Simple...even if the pumps go down we still could run to any place with used or new oil, trans fluid, or similar and buy that and top off, ironically I was thinking about this type of situation at work...

 

If we want to play this scenario, then one should simply have a 12v pump rated for suction to pump fuel. Just because the world has ended and there is no electricity does not mean the gas stations are out of gas, they just can't pump any.

A siphon hose down the little covers in the parking lot used to fill the underground tanks will re-fill your tank if you have a 12v pump to run it.

Just don't confuse the gas and diesel tanks.

 

Agreed, but I was thinking more into the scenario with the assumption that other might have already explored that option as well

 

hmmm guess I keep my old Mercedes 300D.

 

or really any older Diesel engine honestly...thats what I would be going to if I had....oh wait...I already got the great 7.3

 

Cept the old 300s got no PC. Old fashioned Bosch Mechanical Ip and accelerator linkage hooked up to the pedal. 25-30 MPG and will burn just about anything you can find to pour in there.

 

Just noticed this is a 5 year old thread, and nothing has happened yet. Maybe I'll sell the Benz after all.