351w Fuel Injection Conversion

[1969]

I came across this adapter for the distributor. I may or may not get it - we’ll see.

“Matthew shows you how to install the Temotion Crab Cab adapter and an MSD 8541 crab distributor cap on a Ford TFI distributor in a Foxbody Mustang. This part will work on any TFI distributor including the 5.0 and 351W versions, and the Edelbrock Pro Flo. After installation, the distributor assembly is 1.5" shorter and 1 3/8" smaller diameter giving clearance for aftermarket intakes, fuel rails, drop style air cleaners and other modifications that interfere with the large factory TFI distributor setup.”

 

[ntsqd]

I have one of these inbound tomorrow: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-al482 for test fitting and future use. Reportedly fits an Autolite distributor without the large cap adapter.

 

[1969]

I have one of these inbound tomorrow: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-al482 for test fitting and future use. Reportedly fits an Autolite distributor with the large cap adapter.

This is just a smaller diameter cap, correct? But doesn’t give you any height advantage?

 

[ntsqd]

It is roughly the same height and diameter as the points cap. Why you need something shorter than what cleared without the BL?

 

[1969]

Couldn’t pass up getting this tubular GT40 intake for $600! But now I have fitment issues… see next post.

 

[1969]

The vacuum collector on the bottom side of the manifold lands right where my fuel rail is. Any fix to this other than raising the manifold height with a spacer? I am trying to keep this under the stock hood. Can I cut the collector off?

Pictures show it offset..

 

[1969]

3/8 phenolic spacer and it still doesn’t clear and the stock hood won’t close with the spacer on. I think I’m just going to change the hood out of scoop the stock one. I’ll need the 1” spacer to clear the fuel rails now. Plus the TPS on the throttle body is even taller than the manifold.

Or do I cut the “log” collector off the bottom and weld the holes shut…. Hmm decisions.

 

[ntsqd]

I think it's the "Highlander" hood that frequently gets the call for a situation like this. Looks like a stock hood, only a bit taller where it needs to be.
Yup: https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/early-bronco-highlander-fiberglass-hood

 

[1969]

1” spacer installed and now the intake clears the fuel rails. Just going to give up and replace my hood or put a scoop on it now.

For reference the Explorer GT40 upper intake cleared without having to use a spacer.

 

[1969]

Also picked up an A9L from @p butler on here! Thanks again!

Going to send it off to the ECU exchange so they can give it a look over.

 

[904Bronco]

If I may make a suggestion, get a spare as well. They will only go up in price...

 

[1969]

If I may make a suggestion, get a spare as well. They will only go up in price...

Agreed!

 

[bigmuddy]

I came across this adapter for the distributor. I may or may not get it - we’ll see.

“Matthew shows you how to install the Temotion Crab Cab adapter and an MSD 8541 crab distributor cap on a Ford TFI distributor in a Foxbody Mustang. This part will work on any TFI distributor including the 5.0 and 351W versions, and the Edelbrock Pro Flo. After installation, the distributor assembly is 1.5" shorter and 1 3/8" smaller diameter giving clearance for aftermarket intakes, fuel rails, drop style air cleaners and other modifications that interfere with the large factory TFI distributor setup.”

Cool find! I am not seeing it available currently though.

 

[1969]

Cool find! I am not seeing it available currently though.

I spoke to the guy he said he pulled it off the web due to the tariffs and fees since he’s in Canada. You can still order it - just need to give him a call.

 

[bigmuddy]

Hey thanks for the intel!

Appreciate it.

 

[1969]

Got a gift card to Summit. Thoughts on this distributor?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850315-1r/make/ford

 

[904Bronco]

The steel drive gear seems compatible with the later roller motors...

How easy is it to find that distributor cap if you needed a replacement when you are in the back country.

Where is it made?

And here is a story... Good buddy of mine has had me do a bunch of work for him on his Bronco over the years. New chassis and EFI wiring harness, new 5.0 motor, 4-spd to a 5-spd conversion. During the first test drive with the new 5-spd, the rig died about two miles from the house. No restart, with me checking for reasons why along side the road. Distributor wasn't turning .
Called him and asked about it, oh there was some idling issues so a local shop to him installed a new (Offshore) distributor from Summit. It lasted about 2K miles.
I had his rig towed home and I dropped in an old factory distributor I had from my fox body days (It was Fox body EFI system) Fired right up and I continued the test drive. (It was beyond the 1 year warranty for replacement...)
My recent experience with Off-shore components has created trust issues, buyer be where comes to mind. Chat with a Summit Rep and ask more questions about the part is my suggestion. Hopefully, they will have something to share.

 

[1969]

Picked up an ECU bracket/mount from a 92-97 OBS Ford truck. Going to mount the ECU behind the upper intake in the indentation of the firewall like everyone else. Time to clean it up!

 

[gnsteam]

Picked up an ECU bracket/mount from a 92-97 OBS Ford truck. Going to mount the ECU behind the upper intake in the indentation of the firewall like everyone else. Time to clean it up!

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The fire wall behind the intake is a great location for the ECU. But if you would ever want to add Vintage Air. It will interfear with the VA evaporator housing. Just thought I would throw that out there if A/C is in your future.

 

[1969]

The fire wall behind the intake is a great location for the ECU. But if you would ever want to add Vintage Air. It will interfear with the VA evaporator housing. Just thought I would throw that out there if A/C is in your future.

Thanks for the heads up! What did you end up doing?