I Think I Don't Want These Computers in Cars Anymore
The very reason I took the old TBI Engine Management computer out of the loop on the '89 truck.
Went with a 4 bbl and mopar HEI ignition conversion. Ditched the "In the Tank" fuel pump. Has simple 904 automatic trans non-lockup.
Did an earlier '85 Ford Alternator 1 wire conversion to eliminate the onboard computer controlled voltage regulator, now the regulator is part of the alternator.
Even has manual crank up/down windows. They glide nice after lubing them up.
Eliminated (bypass) the rear only ABS brake system and supporting computer.
The factory PS/PB is nice to have that works simple and well.
The whole idea is to have a truck I can simply fix myself if need be, without going into a panic attack about cost and how it's going to get fixed if anyone even knows how.
The '76 D100 I previously owned was the perfect non-computer, non-bs truck to own, but can't find anything worth while in those years anymore > all used up.
So stumbled across this clean '89. Have it set up now the way I want it.
Heading into the future without worry.
The price of new/used vehicles today, I am happy with this. Build it the way you want it.
☆☆☆☆☆
The very reason I took the old TBI Engine Management computer out of the loop on the '89 truck.
Went with a 4 bbl and mopar HEI ignition conversion. Ditched the "In the Tank" fuel pump. Has simple 904 automatic trans non-lockup.
Did an earlier '85 Ford Alternator 1 wire conversion to eliminate the onboard computer controlled voltage regulator, now the regulator is part of the alternator.
Even has manual crank up/down windows. They glide nice after lubing them up.
Eliminated (bypass) the rear only ABS brake system and supporting computer.
The factory PS/PB is nice to have that works simple and well.
The whole idea is to have a truck I can simply fix myself if need be, without going into a panic attack about cost and how it's going to get fixed if anyone even knows how.
The '76 D100 I previously owned was the perfect non-computer, non-bs truck to own, but can't find anything worth while in those years anymore > all used up.
So stumbled across this clean '89. Have it set up now the way I want it.
Heading into the future without worry.
The price of new/used vehicles today, I am happy with this. Build it the way you want it.
☆☆☆☆☆