The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Let's start a junkyard fuel injection discussion

Kilohertz · 02-14-2021, 11:41 AM

Good morning guys,

Wow! Lots of overnight activity, great.

Well 51-Merc to answer your question first, there are multiple reasons for venturing down the FI path. For one, I am tired of trying to find 60 year old carbs to fit manifolds they weren't designed for, then make them work, fix worn throttle shafts etc. As much as I enjoy tinkering on carbs, points and weights, I've been doing it for 40 some odd years and want to learn and tinker with something newer and combine my electronics knowledge with my mechanical ability. I really like the flathead engine, and this truck build is my first exposure to flatheads, and it's grown on me. It's also my first ground up build, this truck basically has an engine and trans and rear end, all other systems need to be built and installed, so I can pick the fuel tank and pump to work with FI, return lines etc.. I still have the LS engine sitting in the garage, and a couple of good 302s in trucks which would drop right in, but I want this to be a cool old hot rod, with a little bit of a modern twist.

Yes, Megasquirt appeals to me as it comes as a PCB kit and it's something I could assemble in my sleep, although I may find a used one already built. I have a '95 truck with a 350 sitting at the back of the property, under 3' of snow which will have to wait until spring before I can start robbing parts from it, if they are suitable. I think the TB will be too large, but the distributor would be useful if I decide to use GM parts, also the sensors and ECM may be usable.

Some good ideas presented so far as well. I really like the dual motorbike TB idea as they are small and could be a good match for the dual intakes. I have an Offy 4 bbl intake, as well I am in the process of acquiring a Merc 2 bbl manifold which may be what I start with.

I have read about the EDIS system but still need to do more research. O'l Ron I recall seeing a post from you on another forum a few years ago basically asking the same thing, I didn't see much of a reply from that group.

And you boys that have built a system already, yes please, post some pictures for us.

More later.

Cheers

PS here are a few links that I found quite informative.

https://www.fuelinjectedford.com/page1.html

https://www.binderplanet.com/forums/...rt-here.47254/

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=69362

02-14-2021, 11:41 AM	#16
Kilohertz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Slightly left of Vernon, BC Posts: 155	Re: Let's start a junkyard fuel injection discussion Good morning guys, Wow! Lots of overnight activity, great. Well 51-Merc to answer your question first, there are multiple reasons for venturing down the FI path. For one, I am tired of trying to find 60 year old carbs to fit manifolds they weren't designed for, then make them work, fix worn throttle shafts etc. As much as I enjoy tinkering on carbs, points and weights, I've been doing it for 40 some odd years and want to learn and tinker with something newer and combine my electronics knowledge with my mechanical ability. I really like the flathead engine, and this truck build is my first exposure to flatheads, and it's grown on me. It's also my first ground up build, this truck basically has an engine and trans and rear end, all other systems need to be built and installed, so I can pick the fuel tank and pump to work with FI, return lines etc.. I still have the LS engine sitting in the garage, and a couple of good 302s in trucks which would drop right in, but I want this to be a cool old hot rod, with a little bit of a modern twist. Yes, Megasquirt appeals to me as it comes as a PCB kit and it's something I could assemble in my sleep, although I may find a used one already built. I have a '95 truck with a 350 sitting at the back of the property, under 3' of snow which will have to wait until spring before I can start robbing parts from it, if they are suitable. I think the TB will be too large, but the distributor would be useful if I decide to use GM parts, also the sensors and ECM may be usable. Some good ideas presented so far as well. I really like the dual motorbike TB idea as they are small and could be a good match for the dual intakes. I have an Offy 4 bbl intake, as well I am in the process of acquiring a Merc 2 bbl manifold which may be what I start with. I have read about the EDIS system but still need to do more research. O'l Ron I recall seeing a post from you on another forum a few years ago basically asking the same thing, I didn't see much of a reply from that group. And you boys that have built a system already, yes please, post some pictures for us. More later. Cheers PS here are a few links that I found quite informative. https://www.fuelinjectedford.com/page1.html https://www.binderplanet.com/forums/...rt-here.47254/ http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=69362 __________________ 1949 Ford F-47 with a '51 8BA Flatty, GM TBI fuel injection system, and a grey shop cat, Spot. Last edited by Kilohertz; 02-14-2021 at 12:05 PM.