I want to convert my SOHC and OHV to Carb'd non-DIS

[Campo]

I'm looking for some information on how to convert my 99 SOHC and 96 OHV(Ranger) to get rid of the fuel injection and DIS/computer, and make it carb'd

Any Ideas where to start, or is this even possible with the current engines?

Any help would be appreciated.
TIA

 

[aldive]

Just curious, why would you want to do that?

 

[Campo]

Well, I think about thing's in a worst case to better prepare myself if TSHTF.
Like, natural disasters, terror attack's or anything that would cause mayhem, societal / government collapse.
Being prepared for anything..

It's just something I was thinking about and how to remedy it besides buying a 73 burban or heep...

Anyway
Let's just say that in a worst case scenerio, that terrorists dropped an EMP device in my area, I'd like to be able to drive my truck's out of the area (Bug out).

 

[Alec]

I don't think it's possible at all with the intake and block designs. At least carb isn't. There may still be a legacy spot for the distributor, at least in the OHV. The SOHC 99% likely has no such thing.

 

[Hartman]

Carbed engines aren't the best for off roading. They don't like inclines. I still don't understand your reasoning.

 

[jimbo74]

they were never designed for it... and as far as i know, no 4.0l ford ever had a carb.... so unless you plan on becoming and engine design engineer with tons of time, machining tools, and testing facilites... i would say do a 302 swap from an old mustang with a carb.....

 

[N7XME]

Not too mention that the engine still has computer control. Unless you are planning to go to a manual choke and such. My 84 heep that I got rid of last year used a carb, but still had an ECM and GEM in it. Not too mention that a tube style AM radio just won't fit or look as good.

 

[Campo]

Carbed engines aren't the best for off roading. They don't like inclines. I still don't understand your reasoning.

Ahh, I've seen carbed jeep's run upside down, it's all in the setup..

It's one of those " Hey, I wonder if I can.... ?" Then let's see what I can come up with and do...

 

[aldive]

My son's carbed Jeep can do amazing things.....

 

[Ford_Racing_Guy]

um good luck with that

 

[jimbo74]

there are offroad carbs that allow a lot of angle

anyways... unless palnning the whole engine swap to a pre smog version i doubt you can do it....

also, it woont be smog legal either...

 

[james t]

You cannot do what you want to do. There are no carb intakes for the 4liter OHV. Easiest/cheapest would be to go with a carb'ed 302.