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Re: A.H. EFI conversion.

To: "List Healey" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: A.H. EFI conversion.
From: "Chris Masucci" <sooch@houston.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:43:06 -0600
Actually you can use a modern EEC V computer from any modern Ford and run
just a supply line for fuel.  No return needed, since they work on a dead
head system and modulate the pump voltage to regulate pressure.

Just an FYI.

Cheers,
Chris
BJ8

>> On 2/16/06, rjhco <rjh@hockertlaw.us> wrote:
>>> I have a complete electronic fuel injection and engine management system
>>> installed in my BJ8.
>>>
>>> If you are considering EFI, remember that there is a lot more to the 
>>> system
>>> than merely plugging in an injector or two.  A properly designed and 
>>> safe to
>>> drive system must have at a minimum:
>>>
>>> Recirculating fuel supply
>>> High pressure fuel pump with high pressure fuel lines
>>> Large in line fuel filter
>>> Fuel pressure regulator
>>> Programmable computer with logging functions
>>> Air temperature sensor
>>> Engine temperature sensor
>>> Throttle position sensor
>>> Manifold absolute pressure sensor
>>> Fuel pressure gauge
>>> A crankshaft position sensor/rpm sensor
>>>
>>> Other helpful additions:
>>> Low pressure fuel pump to feed the high pressure pump
>>> Oxygen sensor, either wide band or narrow band, depending on computer
>>> capabilities
>>> Vented fuel cell
>>> Mass air sensor, if you want to design the system for throttle 
>>> transition
>>> based on air mass instead of manifold absolute pressure
>>> Vacuum gauge
>>> Air box
>>>
>>> Make sure you understand the proposed system and how it is designed to 
>>> work.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Jim Hockert
>>> Dallas, TX
>>> BJ8 Rallye




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