My 50 roadster pickup build

[oldman3]

I should mention not to pay attention to the dates on the pics. I took alot on 10/9, took 0 on 10/10 and more on 10/11, but this was the order things got done.

Pic 1 Mark had removed part of the exhaust to weld in their bung plate.

Pic 2 This is where my exhaust connects to other side. (crossover H style)

Pic 3 It's hard to see but the 02 sensor is installed in the exhaust pic, and you can see were the old fuel hard line was tied to the old mech. fuel pump.

Pic 4 Here's a better pic of the 02 sensor.

[oldman3]

Hey everyone, I have a 7:00 p.m. meeting to attend, will continue when I return...Jim

[oldman3]

I'm back.

These next two pics will show temp sending units. Took about 4 hrs to get this done. Both of the plugs in the heads, we could not get to move. So I decided to take out my gauge sender and install FiTech sender in that position,
and install mine in the water pump. (I have a Steward pump with bung in the center.) This all sounds simple, but I had to take and move both the alternator and ac units to get this done, plus the bung in the water pump is 1" so had to go to town and get a reducer from 1" down to 3/4" to install sender. I felt it was more important for the ECU to have a better read on temp than my gauge.

1st pic is my old sender in water pump
2nd pic is FiTech in manifold

[oldman3]

If I had any complaint it would be their wiring diagram. Colors do not match wires (but wires are labeled) they tell you a 6 pin connector and it is really a 2 pin and 4 pin connector. The only 6 pin connector is the large one for the 02 sensor.

The two pin connector has one red wire to a constant 12V battery source.
The orange wire goes to the + (plus) side of fuel pump.

The four pin connector has
Yellow wire for fan control ( did not use)
Blue wire to - (minus) side of coil (for tach or rpm)
White wire to a souce which will supply power in the on position and the crank position.
Black wire to AC IN (to kick up rpms)

Everything else is plug and play.

Since I had a Ron Francis wiring panel it was very simple for me to hook the white wire to the fuel pump circuit (which wasn't being use) to take care of both on and crank.

I also hooked the black wire to my AC/Heat circuit.

Here's a pic

[oldman3]

It's getting late, will finish up tomorrow...Jim

[RockinKees]

It seems to be a fair amount of work, Jim
The unit on top of the manifold looks really nice.
Looking forward to see it finished!!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

It seems to be a fair amount of work, Jim
The unit on top of the manifold looks really nice.
Looking forward to see it finished!!

Hey Kees, not really a lot of work, just my problems with my install. Rained all day yesterday, should be dry today and I can drive it...Jim

[oldman3]

During this install, Mark also installed a new stereo for me. The new one Pioneer to replace the old Panasonic. The new one has bluetooth and usb, so I can stop playing the single CD's, and get up to date.

[oldman3]

Prior to starting the engine, Mark and I checked the system with the pump on and no leaks. Fired up the engine on Tuesday, started right up, a little ruff at first, but smoothed out. Mark and I were going thru the hand held controller, and then Mark said shut it off.

The return line was leaking gas at the fill tube to tank. After looking it over I removed the fill tube (Pic 1). It was around 6:00 p.m., so we decided to repair the next day. Pic was taken at 9:35 p.m.

Pic 2 This is the new set-up. You can't see it, but inside the large tube, the small 3/8" tube has been bent so it shoots the gas down the tube.

[Kim57]

Very nice install.
FI unit looks real nice.
Kim

[oldman3]

Sorry to drag this out, but I have to fix myself breakfast, so be back soon...Jim

[oldman3]

Forgot to show pic of fill tube installed. The hose on right is return line from unit up front, hose of left is my vent line from tank that is attached to 1/4" tube at top of fill tube.

[Indian113]

It's about time you get with it on the Music Maker! Just Kidding Good Choice and clean Install on Injection set up. Would like to take another Ride to Compare it to old stuff. Take Care Jim, Glad your keeping busy

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Very nice install.
FI unit looks real nice.
Kim

Thanks Kim, seen your post about you feeling better, great to hear...Jim

Originally Posted by Indian113

It's about time you get with it on the Music Maker! Just Kidding Good Choice and clean Install on Injection set up. Would like to take another Ride to Compare it to old stuff. Take Care Jim, Glad your keeping busy

Thanks Ray, I'm sure the stereo will keep me happy for a few years. Anytime your back this way, your welcome for a ride...Jim

[oldman3]

Here's the last 3 pics.

1st pic This connection is for the hand held controller. Used it like this for a few starts. It can be unhooked and your ready to go. I decided to drill a hole in the firewall and move it inside. Don't have to have it on all the time, but it will be nice to check system from time to time while driving.

2nd pic Black wire above the note is line coming inside. (note is to remind me where I hooked the wires to at the panel)

3rd pic Unit sitting on seat and ready for a drive.

[Advanced Design]

Nice work well documented Mark and Jim. Like everyone else, will be interested of performance perceptions when you have a chance to test drive.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work well documented Mark and Jim. Like everyone else, will be interested of performance perceptions when you have a chance to test drive.

Thanks Doug, will be glad to let everyone know...Jim

[oldman3]

After install of fill tube, started it up, and no leaks. Still need to change a few things thru the hand held, but I'm happy for now. I hope today the roads are dry and I can see how well it performs...Jim

[Indian113]

I put a Marine Stereo with Blue Tooth on my Harley and I love it! I have over 17 hours of music on a memory stick so I don't have to search for stations. I'll take you up on that ride as SOON as I can get a chance to visit your area again. I enjoyed our last visit maybe we can work it to have a longer on next time.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

I put a Marine Stereo with Blue Tooth on my Harley and I love it! I have over 17 hours of music on a memory stick so I don't have to search for stations. I'll take you up on that ride as SOON as I can get a chance to visit your area again. I enjoyed our last visit maybe we can work it to have a longer on next time.

That's what I looking forward too, my music, my way. Ready for a visit anytime...Jim

[oldman3]

Mark and I played around with the system today. Truck runs great, starts so easy. Had a few hic ups, but nothing that the tech people couldn't answer. I even called Leevon for some help, he was very helpful. Still need to learn how to get to some of the adjustments that can be made on the hand held control, but happy right now. I need to do about 100 to 150 miles and let it learn, which may make it even better.

I want to give a big THANK YOU to my son Mark for all his work on getting the truck finished. When he was working with me, his paying customers rides, weren't beening worked on.

Here's a couple shot of the shop with 3 jobs, gets a little tight. The black Firebird was finished up today, and went home. So his next customer is bringing his ride over tomorrow, keep that money coming in.

As I learn more about this FiTech unit I will update you here...Jim

[lower50's]

Great write up. Glad it all worked out, it seemed to be an easy install. If you don't mind how much did the whole thing cost you?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Great write up. Glad it all worked out, it seemed to be an easy install. If you don't mind how much did the whole thing cost you?

Thanks lower. Just a little under $1,000. The main unit was $795.00 and because of the long wait for their $240.00 fuel sytem, I bought my pump, filter, hose, clamps, hard line and put it together...Jim

[joedoh]

outstanding! you will love it, EFI will spoil you.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

outstanding! you will love it, EFI will spoil you.

I'm sure it will, just makes me mad, it's raining again today, so will have to wait to go driving again...Jim