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I always hate asking for car advice, as I pretty much know the right answer - Frame off restoration of every part. Value per dollar long term isn't in bailing wire, duct tape, and POR15, it's in repairing rust, painting metal, replacing rubber, and repairing worn assemblies. But I don't really want to.
Questions first, and then background.
Is it appreciably more work to swap out an engine as carbed, then convert it back to factory EFI later? Or does configuring the new engine with the factory EFI from the outset save much redundant work?
If I have to rewire (and or re-engine) my bronco, is that the best time to pull the tub, dolly it, and send it out for body and paint? Is there a better time? I think the major components between the tub, the frame and drive train are wires, steering, pedal linkages, and gas tanks hang off the body, right? Is there a better (more synergistic) time to pull the tub?
Background
I guess my problem is I already have two non-running projects, a 1967 mustang coupe I've tinkered with since maybe 2004, and a gutted 1964 convertible falcon with belly rot. I bought a (more or less) running and driving Bronco because I didn't want another 'project', but here I am.
So I'm looking at replacing my engine, it's worn out. I've got a 91 roller that was converted to carb/V belt. I've also got an explorer serpentine front dress from a 96 or 97, and an EFI setup from an 89 Lincoln Town car (EEC-IV A9F19). I'm debating converting to EFI when I rebuild the roller, knowing that includes a new rear tank with an internal pump, and new wiring.
Which is probably OK, since my current wiring is pretty shot. All my exterior lights work, and a couple in the cluster. The oil pressure gauge appears to be working, but it's reading low, and I've got nothing for water, fuel, or alternator. The heater doesn't work, and the hose is crumbling.
My floors are rusted through (localized to the floor pan/tunnel) , though fairly solid still, but that's just a slow rotting and spreading. My rear quarters and tail light panels have been cut up, and other than that it looks about like Doug's patina build. Between floorboard weakness and ancient body mounts, it's sagging a bit, and the bottom of the doors are kicking out, as are the tops of my tailgate. I'm thinking of doing a 1 inch lift when i replace the mounts to facilitate the EFI swap whenever that ends up happening.
And I guess my transfer case is stuck in rear High, but i can still disengage the front.
It also reeks, I mean wow. it doesn't leak enough for anything to get to the driveway, but most everything is wet. I'm trying to trace the lines for the vapor separator to see if any are broken or disconnected, but i haven't been able to yet.
Questions first, and then background.
Is it appreciably more work to swap out an engine as carbed, then convert it back to factory EFI later? Or does configuring the new engine with the factory EFI from the outset save much redundant work?
If I have to rewire (and or re-engine) my bronco, is that the best time to pull the tub, dolly it, and send it out for body and paint? Is there a better time? I think the major components between the tub, the frame and drive train are wires, steering, pedal linkages, and gas tanks hang off the body, right? Is there a better (more synergistic) time to pull the tub?
Background
I guess my problem is I already have two non-running projects, a 1967 mustang coupe I've tinkered with since maybe 2004, and a gutted 1964 convertible falcon with belly rot. I bought a (more or less) running and driving Bronco because I didn't want another 'project', but here I am.
So I'm looking at replacing my engine, it's worn out. I've got a 91 roller that was converted to carb/V belt. I've also got an explorer serpentine front dress from a 96 or 97, and an EFI setup from an 89 Lincoln Town car (EEC-IV A9F19). I'm debating converting to EFI when I rebuild the roller, knowing that includes a new rear tank with an internal pump, and new wiring.
Which is probably OK, since my current wiring is pretty shot. All my exterior lights work, and a couple in the cluster. The oil pressure gauge appears to be working, but it's reading low, and I've got nothing for water, fuel, or alternator. The heater doesn't work, and the hose is crumbling.
My floors are rusted through (localized to the floor pan/tunnel) , though fairly solid still, but that's just a slow rotting and spreading. My rear quarters and tail light panels have been cut up, and other than that it looks about like Doug's patina build. Between floorboard weakness and ancient body mounts, it's sagging a bit, and the bottom of the doors are kicking out, as are the tops of my tailgate. I'm thinking of doing a 1 inch lift when i replace the mounts to facilitate the EFI swap whenever that ends up happening.
And I guess my transfer case is stuck in rear High, but i can still disengage the front.
It also reeks, I mean wow. it doesn't leak enough for anything to get to the driveway, but most everything is wet. I'm trying to trace the lines for the vapor separator to see if any are broken or disconnected, but i haven't been able to yet.
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