24v questions....

[JourneymanD]

hello everybody,

I am new to the forum, and I recently lost my 7.3L IDI to cavitation... I am looking at the option of re-powering my 87 ford E350 box truck with a Cummins turbo engine. I found a wrecked truck ('98 dodge 3500 dually been rolled) for 4K complete. when I went to look at it I thought I was going to see a 12V, but it turned out to be a 24V.

My question is how difficult is it to strip the engine control system (harneses and gizmos) to put in another truck? I was looking at the 12V for easier install due to no ECM. I have background in electronics and practical experience in mechanics (yes I can twist a wrench), so basics arent a prob. Just wondering how big a chore it is to remove all the needed "stuff" to make a go of it.

Also if anybody can point me in the direction of anyone who has put a CTD in an '87-88 Ford E250/350 I would be much obliged. Haven't been able to talk to anybody who has actually done it, just seen a few pics on the web of it.

Thanks in abundance,

Dylan

 

[Whit]

24v is difficult but it can be done

12 v ya need a hot wire to the fuel solinoid and yer done

 

[argve]

If it were me I would get a 12v and skip the computer controlled ones for doing a conversion.

 

[lukesdiesel]

12V

 

[lazermule]

Convert to a P Pump??

Could you convert it to a P Pump and then run it like a 12V??

Just wondering...

LAZER

 

[Whit]

Could you convert it to a P Pump and then run it like a 12V??

Just wondering...

LAZER

94-98 is a 12 valve P-pumped 7100

98-5 and up are computer bullcrap

a P-7100 can be put on a 98.5 and up but very expensive and it doesnt eliminate the electronic crap

my advice would be to find a good doner from

89-93 VEpumper 12 valve
94-98 P-7100 12 valver

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

it can be done, hell I saw a twin cp3 pumped twin turbo 3rd gen in a 02 ford and know of 2 others that plan the same.

 

[ekoms]

12V

For conversion the way to go, i plan to throw one in a 1985 crewcab dually with the 6 speed.

 

[ekoms]

Chevy that is...

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