nikwho
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So, upon having my sons truck diagnosed by a shop, they told me that the ECM was fried. The mechanic is going to call me to discuss further, so info isn't lost in translation from him, through secretary, then to me.
So, basically I was told so far that the mechanic wants to "bypass" the ECM. This was an early idea that I had. IF we end up going this route, what are all systems/considerations that will be effected?
I'm thinking the following will be needed:
-Carbureted intake manifold
-carburetor
-vacuum advance distributor
-fuel pump
I didn't see much of a reason to run a high pressure fuel pump, then regulate it back down to a carb friendly pressure, just to have the potential of a fuel regulator failure causing carb flooding issues! So, either a mechanical or electric fuel pump (I'd prefer mechanical).
Might be a good time to add an "RV" cam & new lifters to the mix, along with a new timing set, as the timing chain has likely stretched, having 154,000 miles on this 318.
What about the transmission? This transmission is a Torqueflite 727, I believe it to be of the non-lock up variety, but I don't know why I think that. I may have looked it up when looking for a transmission rebuild kit and torque converter.
I'm not inquiring about smog laws, or looking for a discussion as to the merits of anything related. I'm simply asking what it would take, mechanically, to get this 1988 318/727 setup to run and function as a NON-computer controlled engine, with a vacuum/mechanical advance distributor, mechanical/electric fuel pump and a carburetor.
My biggest concern would be with the transmission, depending on how much control of it the computer has. I know that it's possible, as guys are putting 3rd gen Hemi's/545RFE's (or whatever trans) and LS based engines and 4L60-e's into new Jeeps and old hot rods. So, how much does it take?
Thank you in advance for any help! I'm searching and reading as we speak!
Nik
So, basically I was told so far that the mechanic wants to "bypass" the ECM. This was an early idea that I had. IF we end up going this route, what are all systems/considerations that will be effected?
I'm thinking the following will be needed:
-Carbureted intake manifold
-carburetor
-vacuum advance distributor
-fuel pump
I didn't see much of a reason to run a high pressure fuel pump, then regulate it back down to a carb friendly pressure, just to have the potential of a fuel regulator failure causing carb flooding issues! So, either a mechanical or electric fuel pump (I'd prefer mechanical).
Might be a good time to add an "RV" cam & new lifters to the mix, along with a new timing set, as the timing chain has likely stretched, having 154,000 miles on this 318.
What about the transmission? This transmission is a Torqueflite 727, I believe it to be of the non-lock up variety, but I don't know why I think that. I may have looked it up when looking for a transmission rebuild kit and torque converter.
I'm not inquiring about smog laws, or looking for a discussion as to the merits of anything related. I'm simply asking what it would take, mechanically, to get this 1988 318/727 setup to run and function as a NON-computer controlled engine, with a vacuum/mechanical advance distributor, mechanical/electric fuel pump and a carburetor.
My biggest concern would be with the transmission, depending on how much control of it the computer has. I know that it's possible, as guys are putting 3rd gen Hemi's/545RFE's (or whatever trans) and LS based engines and 4L60-e's into new Jeeps and old hot rods. So, how much does it take?
Thank you in advance for any help! I'm searching and reading as we speak!
Nik