351w Fuel Injection Conversion

[mdainsd]

I have a new cowl hood, but really didnt want to use it. I may have to rethink that.

 

[1969]

Got the manifolds back from powder coating. I am going to use Cometic gaskets for the install. Next parts to get are the fuel rails, injectors and heater tubes.

 

[.94 OR]

You're almost done and don't even have my shipping address yet.
Looks good though.

 

[Timmy390]

Engine porn.....me like

Tim

 

[399strokerEB]

Man that looks really tall, I hope it clears the hood. Looks great though!

 

[1969]

Man that looks really tall, I hope it clears the hood. Looks great though!

I have a strong feeling I’ll need a different hood or a scoop now.

 

[Chub_Rock]

Dave Y., read all this so you can set me up.

 

[1969]

@kman67 what is the plug you used for the PCV on the rear of the intake manifold?

 

[904Bronco]

@kman67 what is the plug you used for the PCV on the rear of the intake manifold?

Looks like an expandable rubberized freeze plug...

 

[1969]

Picked up Explorer return style fuel rails.

As previously mentioned you need to change the cross over hoses. I used a map gas torch and burned the factory lines off the barb fittings while prying.

Purchased 5/16 EFI fuel line and 5/16 EFI fuel clamps.

Fuel line
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-240431310

EFI fuel line clamps
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-390564

 

[1969]

Copying @kman67 I purchased a rubber expansion plug to block off the rear PCV port on the lower manifold since I’ll be using the valve cover port.

Dorman 02600, size range 1” - 1 1/8”
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIt8TvsPLykQMV2iatBh0efxFPEAQYASABEgJsc_D_BwE

 

[1969]

I received the Explorer heater tube. The tube has a push in adapter, and my lightning manifold has a threaded insert. Other than that the fit looks pretty good.

Any thoughts on adapting these?

After doing some digging you need this adapter that Ford no longer sells (https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/explorer-heater-tube-question.212861/)

@tasker are you able to help here again?

I do see now that this Foxbody heater tube has a threaded insert instead of a push in.

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-9424BB/Mus...MIpqu3naz6kQMVChGtBh0MvDpVEAQYASABEgLeVPD_BwE

 

[904Bronco]

Is your picture from a used cooling tubes or brand new? I have never seen them apart like that...

So if you go with the Mustang tubes, one of them is 3/4" at the rear discharge. Easy to adapt with a bypass hose like the one from the water pump to the thermostat housing. Drops it down to 5/8", built in 90* turn and almost perfect placement for the heater control valve.

 

[1969]

Is your picture from a used cooling tubes or brand new? I have never seen them apart like that...

So if you go with the Mustang tubes, one of them is 3/4" at the rear discharge. Easy to adapt with a bypass hose like the one from the water pump to the thermostat housing. Drops it down to 5/8", built in 90* turn and almost perfect placement for the heater control valve.

It is listed as a new Ford part.

https://ebay.us/m/AhYPCm

Thank you for the advice.

Hoping someone comes along with a line on the connector. I suppose I could get a used one also.

 

[1969]

I found the heater tube adapter at the junkyard.

Assembled the lower manifold! Time to get it bolted to the engine!

 

[DirtDonk]

Great! What model vehicle did you pull it from?

 

[1969]

Great! What model vehicle did you pull it from?

The engine I pulled it from was sitting out of the vehicle. I want to say it was an early 90s 351w from my memory. Been a few weeks now since I got it.

 

[1969]

Any suggestions on which new distributor to get?

 

[ntsqd]

Go EDIS?

I'd seriously consider going with the remote mounted TFI module. Your first post doesn't mention what kind of cam you're going to use. If a roller cam I'd use the late 90's 351W EFI engines as the source for a distributor. My '96 FSB w/ 351W has a remote TFI, find one of those or an F-150 donor and you can harvest all of the bits needed.

 

[1969]

I am running the stock 1996 roller cam.