Hi all,
Probably a common topic so looking for some general advice.
From my research, to convert EFI to carb on a 90's Windsor, I have pulled off the EFI intake and associated parts and installed an early windsor intake and carburettor.
I have also removed the serpentine belt and related pulleys (including power steer and AC motors) and will use conventional pulleys for crank, water pump and alternator. I assume I can't re-use the alternator that came with the motor if I just change the pulley on the front (I don't want to use the gigantic alloy bracket that previously held it).
I am aware that I need to change the water pump to a conventional one that rotates in the opposite direction to the one on it and need a conventional timing cover that provides an opening for a mechanical fuel pump (I don't want an electronic fuel pump). Please confirm this is true as I would prefer to use what I have to avoid spending unnecessary money. This goes for the alternator also, if anyone has used the late model one with a traditional bracket, let me know!
As far as engine mounts are concerned, I have read the roller Windsors have the same mounts but they don't look right to me. The ones on it are round and protrude a long way out. Do I remove these and gets the traditional type that connect to the metal brackets on cross member?
Do I have to move the dipstick which connects directly to the pan? I'd prefer not to. I am hoping the oil pan on the later windsors fit the early mustangs? (65).
Distributor - do I have to replace this with a non-electronic one? Again, hoping not to. Can the later distrubutors on these motors be simply wired?
I know the harmonic balancer is 50oz and has to stay on the front and I need a certain wheel for connecting to a T5 transmission?
Anything I've missed, please let me know. I'm looking for budget ideas to keep this a daily driver. Any recommendations for parts suppliers for the main bits - water pump, timing cover, possibly alternator, pulleys, brackets, fuel pump etc aimed at budget not performance in melbourne, please let me know.
Thanks all.
Tony