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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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I am in the process of converting my EFI over to a carb system, I am doing this because I am tired of all the computer and wiring problems I have been having. Its not a daily driver just an old farm truck. My only question is what am I needing to do to the fuel system? Thanks
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Next you can find an 8-track to swap in.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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get the fuel pump from a carbed f150 because the pumps for EFI use too much pressure.. other than that, i don't know.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 01:13 AM
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Have 1995 F150 4x4 Auto. Going to switch back to Carb. Same as you are planning to do. What I am going to do is go with manual fuel pump and change the pickup in the tank. Just a thought.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Next you can find an 8-track to swap in.
I got it set up for vinyl , it just seems to skip alot.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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You can use the existing electric fuel pump but you need an adjustable fuel pressure regulator so you can step down the pressure for carbureted.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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Im pretty sure that is what you have to do ... If its anything like switching a gm over to carb.. you have to have a regulater.. becouse the FI blocks have no manual fuel pump location from 87 and on

Im not sure about a ford.. but you might check that
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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BOB you are correct the fuel injection engines do not have a place to mout the fuel pump on the timing chain cover.
A regulator would be the best bet, because you already have the pump. Plus a new timing chain cover will run at LEAST $60, and to change it, the water pump comes off, (replace it), the dampener an pullies have to come off, and you maight as well change the timing chain if your going that far. it would be cheaper and easier to do a regulator. I'm doing the same thing so I had to do my homework.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Thanks for the input. It oughta be back on the road shortly.
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Forgot to mention reason going back to carb in my 1995 F150 4x4, Putting older BB for more power not gas mileage. Have 4:56 With detroit with 35s.
Want to have fun
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