TBI to Carb/ DUI distributor ques.
 

I have an '84 LTD LX w TBI 5.0. I searched and got info about the fuel system. What do I do with the sensors? Just leave them unplugged? Will this cause the computer to mess with the ignition? The DUI dist. only needs a 12V hookup, it's self contained. Will the computer mess with anything else? I'm not worried about the cruise control. Thanks, Al

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'85 ltd lx with pace car front clip, 10-holes, RR's, K&N, shorties/3-inch.

As for the fuel systems, it's pretty easy. Disconnect the in-tank pump and the inline pump that's along the frame (yes, CFI cars should have both) and jerry rig a wiring harness to run another electric pump OR simply replace the intank pump with one from an SVO that runs between 7-9psi and use a regulator. As for the computer stuff, just leave it and disconnect it from the EEC. It doesn't serve any purpose to remove it other than bare mounting holes (and I haven't had any problems). Any self contained (carbed) distributor should work fine. As long as the distributor doesn't require a signal from the EEC to operate then you're in business. Some MSD and Accel models will work too. I originally had a Mallory and ended up buying an MSD Billetech with an MSD 6A box. Works really well. Everything else is pretty straight forward. Might I also suggest that this is a great time for a cam. Everything will be off anyway (intake, valve covers). Your cruise may still work. I had to remove mine because I got a Weiand Stealth which is technically a high rise intake so it wouldn't reach far enough.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s