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Old 11-18-2004, 10:25 PM
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I just bought a 1987 ford f150 pickup regular cab short bed, 351 w say high out put v-4,holley 550 4 barrel (i believe) has dual gas tanks, i havent seen a 1987 ford truck like this just wondering did this come from the factory like this or did somebody put this engine in the truck. this is my first ford i have bought dont know much about ford any information would be helpful Thanks.
 
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Old 11-18-2004, 10:50 PM
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i believe 87 was the first year for EFI. I didnt think they still had carb engines
 
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Old 11-18-2004, 11:44 PM
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86 was the first year for EFI on the 302 the 351 and 300 stayed carbed until 87/88 I believe.
 
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Old 11-20-2004, 12:15 AM
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I did some research and found that in 87 the 302 and 300 were EFI and the 351 was still carb. Then in 88 the 351 was EFI
 
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Old 11-20-2004, 12:30 PM
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Re: need help

Originally posted by dragracer
I just bought a 1987 ford f150 pickup regular cab short bed, 351 w say high out put v-4,holley 550 4 barrel (i believe) has dual gas tanks, i havent seen a 1987 ford truck like this just wondering did this come from the factory like this or did somebody put this engine in the truck. this is my first ford i have bought dont know much about ford any information would be helpful Thanks.

Just read the emission decal mounted under your hood. It will tell you which engine, and fuel system it is supposed to have.
 
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Old 11-20-2004, 01:17 PM
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Thanks guys for the help
 


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